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Mechatronics Engineeering

This document provides an overview of the BFT112 Introduction to Engineering Mechatronics course. It defines mechatronics as the integration of mechanical systems, electrical systems, and intelligent control for designing industrial products and processes. The core elements of mechatronics include robotics, electronics, mechanical engineering, and software. Typical mechatronics systems involve sensing, control, and actuation components. Examples of mechatronics applications are discussed like computer disk drives, washing machines, and smart robotics. Both benefits and disadvantages of mechatronics are outlined.

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Mechatronics Engineeering

This document provides an overview of the BFT112 Introduction to Engineering Mechatronics course. It defines mechatronics as the integration of mechanical systems, electrical systems, and intelligent control for designing industrial products and processes. The core elements of mechatronics include robotics, electronics, mechanical engineering, and software. Typical mechatronics systems involve sensing, control, and actuation components. Examples of mechatronics applications are discussed like computer disk drives, washing machines, and smart robotics. Both benefits and disadvantages of mechatronics are outlined.

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BFT112 INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING

MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING
Course Content
Mechatronics Engineering
Discuss and relate how engineering can produce
hybrid systems due to its interdisciplinary nature.

Explore business opportunities in relation to


engineering solutions/issues
What is Mechatronics
• Mechatronics is a concept of Japanese origin
(1970’s)
• Mechatronics is used of integration of
mechanical system, electrical system and
intelligent control systems for design and
manufacturing of industrial products & processes

A system of parts The science dealing with the


working together in a application of electronic
machine. devices and circuits
Mechatronics Integration
Elements
Robotics
15%
Electronics
15%

Mechanical
60%

Software
10%
Model of Typical Mechatronics System
Modules of Mechatronics System

1. Sensing
• Sensors
• Signal Conditioning
• Analog-to-Digital and Digital-to-Analog Conversion
2. Control
• Open Loop and Closed Loop Control
3. Action
• Drive Circuits
• Actuators
• Motors
Mechatronics System
Components
Mechatronics System
Components
Examples of Mechatronics
Example 1: Computer Disk
Drive
A computer disk drive is a
example of rotary mechatronic
system requires;
• Accurate positioning of the
magnetic read head
• Precise control of media
speed
• Extraction of digital date
from magnetic media
Example 2: Washing Machine
Washing machine system requires;
• Understanding of load sizes
• Receptacles of hold clothe
• Plumbing
• Agitation of drum
• Ease of use, Reliability
• Low cost

Sensor :Water level, load speed/balance


Actuator : AC/DC motors , Water
Inlet/Drain
Sequential control
Example 3: Medical
Application
Example 4: Medical
Application
Example 5: Smart Robotics
Application
Benefits of Mechatronics
• Enhanced feature, functionality and
applications (LCD display, lighting LED)
• User-friendly (keyless entry, cruise control)
• Accuracy (precision control)
• Increase efficiencies (intelligence controller)
• Cost effective (simplified mechanism)
• Design Flexibility (Reprogrammable)
• Safe (sense overheating)
• Small size (by adding a microcontroller)
Disadvantages of
Mechatronics
• High initial cost
• Multi-disciplinary engineering background
required to design and implements
• Need highly trained workers
• Complexity in identification a correction of
problems in the system

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