Mechatronics Engineering

Prof. Dr. Ayman A. El-Badawy (C7.112)

ENGINEERING = INNOVATION

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THE FUTURE: AI AGE AND
"SMART" EVERYTHING

Artificial Intelligence
• AI is about algorithms enabled by constraints exposed by representations that
support models targeted at thinking, perception and actions.

Autonomous mobile robot | the see-think-act cycle

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 Mechatronics: Engineering of the Future
Concurrent design
Dynamic
not sequential Systems

Value of Mechatronics

Optimized products
with synergy Mechatronics
Engineering

Technological trends
Decision Embedded
and Control Systems

Artificial IoT/CPS Sensors Augmented Software Cyber- Control

intelligence (AI) Technology reality (AR) security systems

Controller Plant

Your Benefits
Wide range of skills
Feedback Innovative mindset
Setting technological trends
Job market fit

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 Origins-Physics

Oscillations and
Mechanics waves
Thermo-fluids Electricity and
magnetism

Control Systems Computer Science

and Engineering and Engineering

Applications

Robotics and Renewable Power systems and Sensors

automation systems energy smart grids Technology

Contributing to sustainable
development goals

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 INTERNATIONAL DEMAND
M E CH A T R O N ICS A N D
JOB MARKET
R O BO T ICS CO UR S E S M A R K E T
90,000+
median annual
income

7%
Per year

100%
Placement
rate
Reference: Employment statistics are from
Reference: Market Research Future Analysis
the Bureau of Labor Statistics 2016-2026
www.marketresearchfuture.com
www.canton.edu

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 requirements

Semesters 1 &2
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Core

Semesters 3 & 4
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Semesters 5&6
Concentration
requirements

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Sem ester 7,8

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Software Programs Learnt

Mechanical Design Computation Embeddded

Industrial automation and

Programming Electronics
Electrohydraluics

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 Accreditation

Research Labs
Contributing to world challenges
through Mechatronics.

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 • Medical robotics
TOPICS

• Micro and nano robotics

• Targeted drug delivery

Simulation Real Life Application

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AI Simulations

Outdoor Experiment

Brain Computer Interface (BCI)

Neuroscience and Electrophysiology

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Robotics and Locomotions Micro optical Sensors

Cognitive Intelligence

Vision-Based Lane Assist

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 Robotic Manipulator Group Formation

Pedestrian Crossing Intention Prediction Smart City

Thermo-fluids and Renewable energies

Solar City Solar Park

0.7 MW 14 KW
Built in Initiated and
2016 by: directed by:
Research direction:
a- modeling and simulation of energy systems,
Funded by:
b- design and optimization of wind turbines , and
c- solar power generation

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 Computational Mechanics

Fluid-Structure Interaction

Micro Grids

Research Directions

Modelling, control and verification

of micro-grid systems

E-mobility with a particular focus

on EVs on a micro- and macro-level

Big data analytics in smart grids

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 Flexible Manufacturing Modular Production
Hydraulics Lab System
Systems Lab
Milling and turning CNC Basic and advanced real industrial production line
machines Hydraulics composed of eight stations
real production line operation
6 DoF Industrial robot Basic and Advanced Electro
and commissioning.
Hydraulics
PLC configuration and
Hydraulics Closed Loop
networking
and sensing

IHA Lab Pneumatic Lab Process Control

Basic and Advanced
Heavy applications Feedback control
pneumatics
Max operational Pneumatics Closed Loop Real industrial
pressure of 120 Bar. and sensing applications
control
Pneumatic drives
Programmable Logic Control (PLC) , Industrial
sensors and applications
Digital and analog peripherals Network application and
applications networking protocols

Industrial sensors of different Testing and measuring

classifications are available. with PLC applications.

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 Fields of
work
WIDE VARIETY OF
OPPORTUNITIES
Robotics and industrial Manufacturing
AI and Industry 4.0
automation technology

Embedded Systems Automotive Renewable energy Autonomous

and IOT Vehicles

RACE LINE OPTIMIZATION

Calculating Path
Shortest path Minimum time Minimum curvature

Goal
Take shortest path to reduce
power consumption and CO2
emission

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 Sustainable Agriculture and Food Production: Leveraging Smart Irrigation Decision Support Systems

and Machine Learning in Autonomous Center Pivot Systems

"The biggest asset of smart industries will

always be 'natural intelligence (NI) '
supplemented by 'AI' "

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