Mechatronics is the synergistic combination of mechanical, electrical, and computer engineering with an emphasis on integrated design. It has applications across many scales, from micro-electromechanical systems to large transportation systems like high-speed trains. Some key applications discussed in the document include CNC machining, automobiles using technologies like brake-by-wire, smart home appliances, prosthetics, pacemakers and defibrillators, unmanned aerial vehicles, and robots for space exploration, military, sanitation, and other uses. Mechatronics allows the development of advanced, integrated systems for improved performance, safety, efficiency and user experience.

1. Mechatronics

2. Mechatronics
The synergistic combination of mechanical, electrical,
and computer engineering
•Emphasis on integrated design for products
•Optimal combination of appropriate technologies

3. Micro to Macro
Applications
Mechatronics Systems
MEMS
Consumer
Electronics
Tools
Computers
Cars
Stealth Bomber
High Speed Trains

4. •Desktop sized Factory
•Build small parts with a small
factory
•Greatly reduces space, energy,
and materials
Mechatronics Systems
-Manufacturing Applications-
Micro Factory
Micro Factory Drilling Unit

5. CNC Bending
•Fully automated bending: load
sheet metal and the finished bent
parts come out
•Can bend complex shapes
Mechatronics Systems
-Manufacturing Applications-

6. CNC Machining
Advantages
•Deliver the highest accuracies
•Can create very complex shapes
Mechatronics Systems
-Manufacturing Applications-

7. Typical Applications
•Brake-By-Wire system
•Steer-By-Wire
•Integrated vehicle dynamics
•Camless engines
•Integrated starter alternator
Automobiles
OEM Driven
•Reliability
•Reduced weight
•Fuel economy
•Manufacturing flexibility
•Design freedom
•Advanced safety features
•Cost
Mechatronics Systems
-Transportation Applications-

8. “Smart”
Doorlock
Switchboard with
CAN Bus Gateway
“Smart” Window Lift-unit
CAM Bus
“Smart” Mirror motor-
unit pin-header
- Door System/Module-
Mechatronics Systems

9. -Seat System/Module-
Seat Harness Architecture showing various
smart connector interconnections solutions
Mechatronics Systems

10. •Train Position and Velocity
constantly monitored from
main command center.
•Error margin in scheduling no
more than 30 seconds
•Fastest trains use magnetic
levitation
High Speed Trains
Mechatronics Systems
-Transportation Applications-
JR-Maglev
Top Speed: 574 km/h (357 mph)
Country: Japan
Transrapid
Top Speed: 550 km/h (340 mph)
Country: German
Magnetic Levitation

11. -Transportation Applications-
Advantages
•Simple and intuitive
personal
transportation device
Systems Uses
•Tilt and pressure sensors
•Microcontroller
•Motors
•Onboard power source
Segway
Mechatronics Systems

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

13. -Smart Robotics Aplications-
•Robots can vacuum floors and
clean gutters so you don't have to.
Cleans Gutter
Vacuum Floors
Mechatronics Systems

14. -Space Exploration Application-
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
Phoenix Mars Lander's

15. -Medical Applications-
Prosthetics
•Arms, Legs, and other body parts
can be replaced with
electromechanical ones.
Mechatronics Systems

16. -Medical Applications-
•Used by patients with slow or
erratic heart rates. The pacemaker
will set a normal heart rate when it
sees an irregular heart rhythm.
•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
Pace Maker
Implantable Defibrillation

17. -Defense Applications-
•Advanced technology is making
our soldiers safer.
•Some planes can now be flown
remotely.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
Stealth Bomber
Mechatronics Systems

18. -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

19. -Sanitation Applications-
Advantages
•Reduces spread of germs by making
device hands free
•Reduces wasted materials by
controlling how much is dispensed
Systems Uses
•Motion sensors
•Control circuitry
•Electromechanical
actuators
•Independent power source
Soap Dispenser
Paper Towel Dispenser
Mechatronics Systems

20. -Sports Applications-
Advantages
•Automatically changes
cushioning in shoe for
different running styles and
conditions for improved
comfort
Running Shoes
Mechatronics Systems

21. Washing MachineSolution Power Supply
Rectifiers/Regulator
Pressure Sensor
MPX5006/MPX2010
Mechatronics Systems
-Smart Home Applications-

22. Smoke Detector System
Mechatronics Systems
-Smart Home Applications-