Mechatronics

By: Truffles Mansfield

What is it?

Mechatronics is a branch of engineering

that is commonly used to examine
automated systems.
Mechatronics is commonly associated
with robotics as well as instrumentation
engineering and avionics (the design of
electronics and systems aboard
air/spacecraft).
Mechatronics is a blend of electrical and
mechanical engineering.

Some examples of what is made by

Mechatronics engineers.

Education
To become a mechatronics
engineer, you need to have a
Bachelor of Science in
Mechatronics Engineering or
Mechanical Engineering
Technology.

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Median Salaries of Mechatronics Engineers

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Salary (in thousands)

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Why does this interest me?

I am interested in mechatronics
because I like the idea of a
world in which we can have
automated machines not only
help us in daily lives but also
help save lives.