Course Outline

 Introduction
 Fundamental Concepts Of Measurement
 Signal Conditioning and Sensors
 Basics of Mechatronics
 Accuracy And Error Analysis
 Measurement Statistics
 Data Presentation And Curve Fitting
 Slide Content

 Introduction
 Components of a Mechatronics System
 Features of a Mechatronics System
 Components of a Control System
 Types of Control Systems
 Practical Examples of Mechatronics Systems
 Career Paths in Mechatronics
 Introduction
The term "mechatronics" was first coined by a Mr. Tetsuro Mori, a
senior engineer of the Japanese company Yaskawa, in 1969.

Basically, it refers to mechanical electronic systems and is normally

described as a synergistic combination of mechanics,
electrical/electronics, computer and control.

When combined, it makes possible the generation of simple, more

economic, and reliable systems.

Overleaf is a schematic of the components of a mechatronic system.

Physically, a mechatronic system is composed of four prime

components, namely:
- Sensors/actuators - Digital circuitry
- Controllers - Mechanical systems
The 4 Basic Components of a Mechatronic System
Features of a Mechatronics Design process
 Components of a Control System
In a biological system we are used to …………..
Meanwhile for the mechatronics system ……..
……
Control Systems
Open Loop Control System
Features of an Open Loop Control System
Closed Loop Control System
Now let us take a look at
some common
mechatronics systems
 General Examples of Mechatronics Systems

Cars
Tools

Computers
Consumer Stealth Bomber
Electronics

High Speed Trains

MEMS
Micro to Macro
Applications
 Office and Domestic Examples of
Automated Systems

computer disk drive

clothes washer
and some applications of mechatronics
………………….
 Mechatronics Systems
- Medical Applications -

Prosthetics
•Arms, Legs, and other body parts
can be replaced with
electromechanical ones.
 Mechatronics Systems
- Transportation Applications -
High Speed Trains
• Train Position and Velocity
constantly monitored from
main command center.
• Error margin in scheduling
no more than 30 seconds
JR-Maglev
• Fastest trains use magnetic Top Speed: 574 km/h (357 mph)
levitation Country: Japan

Magnetic Levitation

Transrapid
Top Speed: 550 km/h (340 mph)
Country: German
 Mechatronics Systems
- Transportation Applications -

Systems Uses Segway

• Tilt and pressure sensors
• Microcontroller
• Motors
• Onboard power source

Advantages
• Simple and intuitive
personal
transportation device
 Mechatronics Systems
- Door System/Module -

“Smart” Mirror motor-

unit pin-header “Smart”
Doorlock
CAM Bus

“Smart” Window Lift-unit Switchboard with

CAN Bus Gateway
Mechatronics Systems
-Seat System/Module-
 -Smart Robotics Application-
BigDog

System Can
• Carry 340 lb Advantages
• Run 4 mph •Robot with rough-terrain mobility that could
• Climb, run,and walk carry equipment to remote location.
• Move over rough terrain
 Mechatronics Systems
-Smart Robotics Aplications-

Vacuum Floors
• Robots can vacuum floors and
clean gutters so you don't have to.

Cleans Gutter
 Mechatronics Systems
- Sanitation Applications -

System Uses
• Proximity sensors
• Control circuitry
• Electromechanical valves
• Independent power source

Advantages
• Reduces spread of germs by making
device hands free
• Reduces wasted water by automatically
turning off when not in use
 Mechatronics Systems
- Smart Home Applications -

Solution Power Supply

Washing Machine
Rectifiers/Regulator

Pressure Sensor
MPX5006/MPX2010
Mechatronics Systems
- Smart Home Applications -
Smoke Detector System
 Students should do the following:

 take time to analyze each of the

above mechatronic systems.

 take note in each case of possible

sensors and actuators at play.
 Career Paths in Mechatronics

 Mechatronics is seen as a prime career path for mechanical engineers

of the future.

 Mechatronics engineers with a mechanical engineering background

have a better chance of becoming successful mechatronics engineers.

 Classically trained mechanical engineers will run the risk of being left
out of the interesting work.