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Course Description

This course provides an overview of:

• Mechatronics systems and their applications,
Adama Science and Technology • Dynamic systems,
University •
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Modeling and simulation of dynamic systems,
Measurement systems, sensors, actuators,
SoMCME • Introduction to data acquisition software’s and
Department of Design and Manufacturing
programming
Introduction to Mechatronics (MEng4204)
By: Tesfaye Olana (MSc)
(Design of Mechanical Systems, Mechanical Engineer)
mez208536@mech.iit.ac.in
2021, Adama 7/12/2021

Course Objective Course content

At the end of this course, students should
be able to
• design and build computer controlled
electromechanical systems and to succeed as
researcher in next levels of study.
1. Introduction
• Definition and application
2. Measurement systems, sensors and actuators
• Sensors and transducers and actuators
3. Dynamic Systems
• Mechanical design, DLS, Modal uncoupling, Forced response
to NHE, beams and bars, Discretization methods, FEM in
Dynamics
4. Modeling and Simulation of Dynamic Systems
• Basics of electric circuits, power variables
5. Introduction to software and data acquisition

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Evaluation method References

1. William Bolton, Mechatronics: Electronic Control
• Mid exam: ……………30% Systems in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, 6th
• Labs…………………..10% ed, 2015
2. G. Genta, Vibration of structures and machines, Springer,
• Quiz: …………………10% New York, 1998
• Project (group): ……....10% 3. Introduction to Mechatronics and Measurement Systems 3rd
ed., Histand, M. B., Alciatore, D. G., WCB/McGraw-Hill,
• Final Exam:…………...40% Boston, 2007, ISBN: 9780072963052.
4. Robert H. Bishop. Editor-in-chief. “The Mechatronics
Handbook”, CRC Press, with ISA–The Instrumentation,
• Group Assignment (5 in each group) Systems, Automation Society (50 Chapters), 2002. ISBN: 0-
8493-0066-5
5. Karnopp, D., Margolis, D. and Rosenberg, R., System
Dynamics: Modeling and Simulation of Mechatronic
Systems, Third Edition, Wiley Interscience, 2000.

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Chapter 1: Introduction Definition II:

What is mechatronics? • Mechatronics is interdisciplinary area of engineering that
Definition I: combines mechanical, electrical and computer science
• The word mechatronics was first coined by Mr. Tetsuro Mori, • Integration of electronics, control engineering, and
engineer at Yaskawa Electric company in 1969, Yasakawa
Electric Co., Chiyoda-Ku, Tokyo mechanical engineering (W.Bolton,).
• Application of complex decision making to the operation
of physical systems. (D.M. Auslander and ..)
• Synergistic integration of mechanical engineering with
electronics and intelligent computer control in the design
and manufacturing of industrial products and processes.
• technologies and developed products will be incorporating (F. Harshama, M. Tomizuka, and T. Fukuda)
electronics more and more into mechanisms.

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Definition III: Cont.

• Synergistic use of precision engineering, control theory, Mechatronics is:

computer science, and sensor and actuator technology to • the synergistic integration of mechanical engineering,
design improved products and processes with electronics and intelligent computer control in the
design and manufacturing of industrial products and
• Methodology used for the optimal design of processes
electromechanical products • the application of complex decision making to the
operation of physical systems
• Field of study involving the analysis, design, synthesis, • a methodology used for the optimal design of
and selection of systems that combine electronics and electromechanical products
mechanical components with modern controls and
microprocessors.

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The generic definition Cont.

• Mechatronics (combination of mechanical and
electronics) is a term that represents the synergistic
integration of mechanical engineering with electronics
and intelligent computer control in the design and
manufacturing of products and processes.
• Mechatronics basically refers to mechanical electrical
systems and is centered on mechanics, electronics,
computing and control which combined, make possible • The mechatronics field is not simply the sum of
the generation of simpler, more economic, reliable and these three major areas, but rather the field
versatile systems. defined as the intersection of these areas when
taken in the context of systems design
The mechatronics field consists of the synergistic • It is the current state of evolutionary change of
integration of three traditional engineering fields for the the engineering fields that deals with the design
system level design process. of controlled electromechanical systems.
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Historical background Cont.

• Mechatronics is a word originated in Japan in 1980s to

denote the combination of technologies which go
together to produce industrial robots.
• Virtually every modern electromechancal systems has an
embedded computer controller. Therefore computer
hardware and software issues (in terms of their
application to the control of electromechanical systems)
are part of the field of mechatronics.
• It is composed of mecha from mechanics and tronics
from electronics.

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Characteristics of Mechatronic systems Why mechatronics?

Since it is a marriage of electrical and mechanical Mechatronics system designs can often lead to
systems and is more than just a control system; it is a • Lower cost of production
complete integration of all of them
• They are generally complex systems with high levels of • Greater product flexibility
integration • Lower maintenance cost
• They have more functionality than conventional systems • Higher performance and potentially hitherto unrealizable
• Functionality is transferred from the mechanical to the products and systems.
electronic and software domain
• They are based on the development of some or real time
system architecture, often involving distributed and devolved
intelligence
• Operation at the system level is generally transparent to the
user

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What are the knowledge requirements? Cont.

• Mechatronics is not a new engineering discipline, but is
rather the current state of the evolutionary process of
engineering disciplines needed in design of
electromechanical systems.
• Engineers faced with the task of developing
mechatronics products must understand the principles of
mechatronic design, which requires multidisciplinary
knowledge.
• Therefore, it is necessary to develop an detach multi and
interdisciplinary courses that provide engineer with
cross-platform skills and expertise to meet the rapidly
changing needs of industry.
Therefore, a mechatronic engineer has a through
knowledge of the following technical subjects:
• Fundamental of mechanical system design and analysis
• Electronic devices, circuits and systems
• Digital systems, computer architecture and computer
interface
• Applied control theory
• Robotics (Sensors, actuators, control, vision, AI, etc)
• Integrated mechanical/electrical systems
• Instrumentation and measurements
• Embedded systems,
• Engineering software: C++, Java, Matlab, Labview, etc

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Application of Mechatronics Transportation applications

This revolution will create exciting
opportunities in:
• Automotive and aerospace industries
• Medicine and biomedical industries
• Robotics and automated manufacturing
• Computer hardware and software industries
• Telecommunication industries
• Automobile typical systems
career • Brake by wire system
• Steer by wire
• Integrated vehicle dynamics
• Cam less engines
• Integrated starter alternator

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High speed trains Medical Applications

• Train position an velocity constantly monitored from • Prosthetics

main command centre • Arms, legs, and other body
• Error margin in scheduling no more than 30 seconds parts can be replaced with
• Fastest trains use magnetic levitation electromechanical ones

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Sports Applications Industrial Applications

• Automatically changes cushioning in shoe for different • Industrial robots are general purpose,
running styles and conditions for improved comfort re programmable machines which
respond to the sensory signals
received from the system
environment.
• Based on the these signals, robots
carry out programmed work or
activity.
• They also take simple independent
decisions and communicate/interact
with the other machines and the
central computer

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Other applications Engineering software

• CNC Machine tool

• Electronic engine management system (ECU)
• It is closed loop control
• Gives better performance with low gas exhaust gas
emissions
• Fuel economy

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Next class

Chapter 2:
Measurements, Sensors and Actuators

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