It is important to discuss what mechatronics is and where it is applied.

The name itself saying that it is purely combination of mechanical and electronics = mechatronics

Mechatronics is a combination of various engineering disciplines such as mechanical, electronics, control

system, computer engineering and also includes a combination of robotics, telecommunications and
product engineering.

Or

Mechatronics is a course which includes various subjects in that mainly mechanical, electrical, control
systems and computer engineering.

The profession of mechatronics includes technicians and engineers. They design and maintain
automated equipment.

Mechatronics has large scope for engineers of all fields. Robotics engineer, mechanical design engineer,
project engineer, and electronics technician.

Block Diagram of mechatronics 1

Example of mechatronics diagram 2

Industrial robot

Mechatronics is nothing but “Modern technology in automation”.

Key elements of mechatronics

Sensors – Electrical engineering

Physical system modelling – Mechanical engineering
Computer and logic system – Computer engineering
Actuators – Control engineering
Ex: vehicles etc.
Field applications of MSD
1- Automobiles
2- Medical system
3- Agriculture
4- Defense system
5- Aerospace
6- Chemical industries

Benefits
Time saving
Increasing production
Quality
Accuracy
Cost reduced
Speed

Diagram 3

Mechatronics uses microcontroller, by which precision, position,

speed, flow rate, and variables can be controlled.
Practically
Mechatronics has a good career scope. The demand of
nanotechnology, biomechatronics, and robotics in increasing day
by day in developing countries.
The salary package offered to mechatronic engineers is very high.

Where it is using
Such as intelligent measuring devices like calibration devices,
measuring and testing sensors.

Mainly in home appliances such as dish washer and washing

machines.

In the defense industry it is used for automatically guided vehicles

and mine detection robots.

Diagrams and examples

(Briefly)