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Mechatronics Systems
Mechatronics Systems
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-
Always described as a
combination of mechanical
and electronic devices
Performance improved by
digital control
How is it done?
A little more detail
Power
Physical Signal
Physical Signal
Power
Mechanical
Electronic
From:
Howstuffworks.com
Anti-lock brakes
Hydraulics
Physical Signal
Mechanical
Physics of car
Electronic
Wires
Wires
This class
Signals
• Arrows in the diagram are signals
• Signals are either mechanical
– Pneumatic/Hydraulic pressure or flow
– Position/velocity/acceleration/rotation
– Deformation/deflection/pressure
• Or electrical
– Voltage/current/charge
– Analog or digital
• Mechatronics always has both
What’s the difference
• A digital signal is a voltage
– Either 5V or 0V (logical 1 or logical 0)
– In between is undefined
– Chosen for convenience
– Konrad Zuse, Eckerd&Mauchley (1940’s)
– Represented in binary