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Mechatronics major rule play in controller design, plant model, Engine control, active
suspension, chain mechanism. In some of the application like automatic car parking system
and temperature monitoring system.
The term "mechatronics" was first assigned by Mr. Tetsuro Mori, a senior engineer of the
Japanese company Yaskawa, in 1969. Mechatronics can be defined as a multidisciplinary
field that combines mechanical engineering, electronics, control engineering, and computer
science. It involves the integration of these disciplines to design, develop, and control
automated systems and products. Automation, on the other hand, refers to the use of
technology to perform tasks with minimal human intervention.
At its core, mechatronics enables the seamless integration of mechanical, electrical, and
software components to create automated systems. By combining these diverse disciplines,
mechatronics allows for the development of sophisticated and intelligent machines capable
of executing complex tasks with precision and accuracy.
In manufacturing processes, mechatronics plays a crucial role in automation. It enables the
design and implementation of automated assembly lines and production systems, reducing
human errors and increasing overall efficiency. By utilizing sensors, actuators, and
advanced control algorithms, mechatronic systems can optimize production speed, ensure
consistent quality, and adapt to changing requirements.
The applications of mechatronics in automation are vast and diverse, ranging from robotics
and industrial automation to autonomous vehicles and self-driving technology. Robotics
and Industrial Automation: Mechatronics has revolutionized the field of robotics, enabling
the development of advanced robots capable of performing tasks with human-like dexterity
and precision. These robots are used in various industries, such as automotive
manufacturing, electronics, healthcare, and logistics, to automate complex processes,
enhance productivity, and ensure worker safety.
Automated Assembly Lines and Production Systems: Mechatronic systems are
extensively used in automated assembly lines and production systems. By integrating
mechanical components, sensors, and control systems, these systems can perform intricate
tasks, such as product assembly, packaging, and quality control, with speed and accuracy.
Autonomous Vehicles and Self-Driving Technology: Mechatronics plays a vital
role in the development of autonomous vehicles and self-driving technology. By
integrating sensors, actuators, and intelligent control systems, mechatronic engineers can
create vehicles that can perceive their environment, make decisions, and navigate without
human intervention. This technology has the potential to revolutionize transportation,
improve road safety, and enhance mobility for people worldwide.
Fig.1.6 Architecture
Sensors to measure the controlled variables. Sensors of all types provide the computer with
information. it needs to perform monitoring and control tasks. Actuators convert digital
signals into physical or chemical quantities as required to correct errors in meeting the
required performance. Instrumentation subsystem. This involves all necessary signal-
conditioning (SC) circuits to interface actuators, sensors, and other devices to the control
computer. Control computer.
Proper control of a process requires intense processing of information representing a
complex interplay between sensing the environmental conditions that affect the outcome of
the process, interpretation of the sensed values, recognizing effect of these values on the
integrity of the operation, and initiating a response by signaling the actuators to take the
necessary corrective actions. Coordinating all these activities is the responsibility of the
control computer, which involves embedded microprocessor systems. it handles the flow of
information between the various components by integrating the software and hardware
dedicated to controlling the process in question.
The hardware, also referred to as the target system, consists of all computers needed to
manage the inputs and outputs of the mechatronic device. This includes sensors, actuators,
mechanical components, power supplies, control computer, and the SC circuits interfacing
the computer with the sensors and actuators. As a first step, a prototype of the hardware may
be built using wire-wrapped boards to test the application software before the final product
is realized.
The software manages all activities of the target system. It consists of the program (or
code), which is developed to meet the application requirement. Development of the
application code can begin concurrently with the hardware prototype development once the
system specifications have been completed. The code could be modified as it is developed to
reflect design changes and/or new requirements as they emerge. The application code may
be developed using machine language, assembly language, or a high-level language such as
C. The machine code, or object code, contains binary codes that represent the instructions to
the computer. It is the only language the microprocessor can understand and execute. High-
level languages such as C use words and statements that are easily understood. A program
written in a high-level language must be translated into executable machine language using a
program called a compiler. Assembly language represents a middle ground between the
extremes of machine language and the high-level language. An assembly language program
is written using mnemonics in which each statement corresponds to a machine instruction.
The assembly program must be translated into machine language by a special program
called an assembler.
4. Sensors/Transducers
Additionally more from Automotive sensors, like Exhaust Gas Sensors, Induction Side
air flow sensors, speed sensors, temperature sensors, knock sensors, etc.,
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7. Robotics in industry