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Mekatron01-Introduction To Mechatronics
Mekatron01-Introduction To Mechatronics
Mekatron01-Introduction To Mechatronics
Mechatronics Defined — I
• “The name [mechatronics] was coined by Ko Kikuchi, now president of
Yasakawa Electric Co., Chiyoda-Ku, Tokyo.”
– R. Comerford, “Mecha … what?” IEEE Spectrum, 31(8), 46-49, 1994.
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Mechatronics Defined — II
• “Field of study involving the analysis, design, synthesis, and selection of systems
that combine electronics and mechanical components with modern controls and
microprocessors.”
– D. G. Alciatore and M. B. Histand, Introduction to Mechatronics and Measurement
Systems, McGraw Hill, 1998.
• Engineered products frequently involve components from more than one discipline
• Traditional product realization
– Discipline specific sequential process (design then manufacture)
– Drawback: cost overruns due to redesign/re-tooling
• A better but still deficient approach
– Discipline specific concurrent process (design for manufacturing)
– Bottleneck: sub-optimal integration
• Mechatronics based product realization exploits
– Integrated process founded upon interdisciplinary synergy
Disciplinary Foundations of Mechatronics
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Computer/Information Systems
Information Mechanical
Systems Systems
Mechatrnoics
Computer
Electrical
Systems
Systems
Multi-/Cross-/Inter-Disciplinary
Float Valve
Bi-metallic Strip
Watt’s Governor
Cam Operated Switch
Thermostat
Semiconductor Revolution
• Led to the creation of integrated circuit (IC) technology.
• Effective, miniaturized, power electronics could amplify and deliver
needed amount of power to actuators.
• Signal conditioning electronics could filter and encode sensory data in
analog/digital format.
• Hard-wired, on-board, discrete analog/digital ICs provided
rudimentary computational and decision-making circuits for control of
mechanical devices.
Lever
Slider-Crank
Cars
Tools
MEMS
Micro to Macro
Applications
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-
Automobiles
Typical Applications
•Brake-By-Wire system
•Steer-By-Wire
•Integrated vehicle dynamics
•Camless engines
•Integrated starter alternator
OEM Driven
•Reliability
•Reduced weight
•Fuel economy
•Manufacturing flexibility
•Design freedom
•Advanced safety features
•Cost
Mechatronics Systems
- Door System/Module-
Magnetic Levitation
Transrapid
Top Speed: 550 km/h (340 mph)
Country: German
Mechatronics Systems
-Transportation Applications-
Advantages
•Simple and intuitive
personal
transportation device
Mechatronics Systems
-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
-Space Exploration Application-
Phoenix Mars Lander's
System Can
•Collect specimens
•Has automated onboard
lab for testing specimens
Advantages
•Robot that can travel to other
planets and take measurements
automatically.
Mechatronics Systems
-Medical Applications-
Prosthetics
•Arms, Legs, and other body parts
can be replaced with
electromechanical ones.
Mechatronics Systems
-Medical Applications-
Pace Maker
•Used by patients with slow or
erratic heart rates. The pacemaker
will set a normal heart rate when it
sees an irregular heart rhythm.
Implantable Defibrillation
•Monitors the heart. If heart
fibrillates or stops completely it will
shock the heart at high voltage to
restore a normal heart rhythm.
Mechatronics Systems
-Defense 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
-Sports Applications-
Running Shoes
Advantages
•Automatically changes
cushioning in shoe for
different running styles and
conditions for improved
comfort
Mechatronics Systems
-Smart Home Applications-
Pressure Sensor
MPX5006/MPX2010
Mechatronics Systems
-Smart Home Applications-
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• Using a computer:
– Turn on the lights at
preset times
– Adjust brightness
– Turn on the heat at preset
times or temperatures
– Serve as a security syste
Robotics
Mechatronics @ Poly
http://mechatronics.poly.edu/
Mechatronics @ Poly
CSS: Service
Outreach
Mechatronics @ Poly
Type X
The Smart Walker
Mechatronics @ Poly
Remote Emergency
Notification System
Smart Cane
References
Mechatronics Systems by Prof. I. Charles Ume
http://engineering.nyu.edu/gk12/amps-cbri/