Mechatronics

History of Mechatronics
•The word “Mechatronics” was created in 1969 by Tetsuro Mori, a
senior engineer for Yaskawa Electric Company in Japan.
 How to define Mechatronics ?

•“Integration of electronics, control engineering, and mechanical engineering.”

•“Synergistic integration of mechanical engineering with electronics and intelligent

computer control in the design and manufacturing of industrial products and
processes.”

•“Synergistic use of precision engineering, control theory, computer science, and

sensor and actuator technology to design improved products and processes.

•“Field of study involving the analysis, design, synthesis, and selection of systems
that combine electronics and mechanical components with modern controls and
microprocessors.”

• “Methodology used for the optimal design of electromechanical products.”

 How to define Mechatronics ?

•“Integration of electronics, control engineering, and mechanical engineering.”

•“Synergistic integration of mechanical engineering with electronics and intelligent

computer control in the design and manufacturing of industrial products and
processes.”

•“Synergistic use of precision engineering, control theory, computer science, and

sensor and actuator technology to design improved products and processes.

•“Field of study involving the analysis, design, synthesis, and selection of systems
that combine electronics and mechanical components with modern controls and
microprocessors.”

• “Methodology used for the optimal design of electromechanical products.”

 Mechatronics
Mechatronics is the synergistic integration of sensors, actuators,
signal conditioning, power electronics, decision and control
algorithms, and computer hardware and software to manage
complexity, uncertainty, and communication in engineered systems.

Disciplinary Foundations of Mechatronics

 Mechatronics Systems
Computers

Cars
Tools

Consumer
Electronics

High Speed Trains

Micro-
electromechanical
systems MEMS
 Mechatronics Systems
-Manufacturing Applications-
Micro Factory
Micro Factory Drilling Unit
•Desktop sized Factory
•Build small parts with a small factory
•Greatly reduces space, energy, and
materials
 Mechatronics Systems
-Manufacturing Applications-
CNC Bending
•Fully automated bending: load sheet
metal and the finished bent parts
come out
•Can bend complex shapes
 Mechatronics Systems
-Manufacturing Applications-

CNC Machining

Advantages
•Deliver the highest accuracies
•Can create very complex shapes
 Mechatronics Systems
-Transportation Applications-
 Mechatronics Systems
-Smart Robotics Application-

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

Prosthetics
•Arms, Legs, and other body parts can
be replaced with electromechanical
ones.
 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
-Sanitation Applications-
Systems Uses
•Motion sensors Paper Towel Dispenser
•Control circuitry
•Electromechanical actuators
•Independent power source

Soap Dispenser

Advantages
•Reduces spread of germs by making device
hands free
•Reduces wasted materials by controlling
how much is dispensed
 Mechatronics Systems
-Smart Home Applications-

Solution Power Supply

Washing Machine
Rectifiers/Regulator

Pressure Sensor
MPX5006/MPX2010
Mechatronics Systems
-Smart Home Applications-

Smoke Detector System

 Objectives of Mechatronics

“The primary objective of Mechatronics is to integrate the

mechanical systems with electrical, electronics and computer
systems and to provide multidisciplinary approach to product
development and manufacturing system design.

The Secondary objectives of Mechatronics are: -

• To improve efficiency of the system
• To reduce cost of production
• To achieve higher precision and accuracy
• For easy control of systems
• Customer satisfaction and comfort
 Advantages & Disadvantages of Mechatronics
Advantages:-
• They exhibit high performance characteristics
• Mechatronics approach result in greater productivity, higher quality and production
reliability.
• Mechatronics provides high degree of flexibilities.
• Mechatronics improves plant/system utilization.

Disadvantages: -

• Implementation cost is high

• Knowledge of different engineering field is essential
• Very expensive to incorporate to an existing or old system.
• Expensive to repair and maintain.
• Requires highly skilled man power