Mechatronics principles and applications

[...]... Intelligent Machines, Vol 2 [11] Miu, D K (1993) Mechatronics: Electromechanics and Contromechanics SpringerVerlag [12] Auslander, D M and Kempf, C J (1996) Mechatronics: Mechanical System Interfacing, Prentice Hall [13] Bishop, R H (2002) The Mechatronics Handbook (Electrical Engineering Handbook Series), CRC Press [14] Braga, N.C (2001) Robotics, Mechatronics and Artificial Intelligence: Experimental Circuit... mechanics, electrical and electronic theory, instrumentation and control theory, information and computing theory, and numerical techniques Digital control Electronics Mechatronics Sensors and actuators Information technology Figure 1.1 Main components of a mechatronic system 4 Mechatronics 1.2.1 Electronics 1.2.1.1 Semiconductor devices Semiconductor devices, such as diodes and transistors, have... present substantial information on design principles and mechanical actuation systems design and analysis Additional features and supplements Specific and practical information on mechatronic systems that the author has been involved in designing are given throughout the book, and a chapter has been devoted to hands-on practical guides to interfacing microcontrollers and external actuators, which is fundamental... control and systems thinking in the design of products and manufacturing processes Introduction to mechatronics 3 This definition supports the fact that mechatronics relates to the design of systems, devices and products aimed at achieving an optimal balance between basic mechanical structure and its overall control 1.2 Key elements of a mechatronic system It can be seen from the history of mechatronics. .. products and systems A key prerequisite in building successful mechatronic systems is the fundamental understanding of the three basic elements of mechanics, control, and computers, and the synergistic application of these in designing innovative products and processes Although all three building blocks are very important, mechatronics focuses explicitly on their interaction, integration, and synergy... such as cockpit controls and instrumentation, flight control actuators, landing gear systems, and other aircraft subsystems Problems Q1.1 What do you understand by the term mechatronics ? Q1.2 What are the key elements of mechatronics? Q1.3 Is mechatronics the same as electronic engineering plus mechanical engineering? Q1.4 Is mechatronics as established as electronic or mechanical engineering? Q1.5... Manufacture and Design, 1509–15 [4] Shetty, D and Kolk, R.A (1997) Mechatronics System Design, PWS Publishing Company [5] Stiffler, A.K (1992) Design with Microprocessors for Mechanical Engineers, McGraw-Hill [6] Bolton, W (1995) Mechatronics – Electronic Control Systems in Mechanical Engineering, Longman [7] Bradley, D.A., Dawson, D., Burd, N.C and Leader, A J (1993) Mechatronics – Electronics in Products and. .. Chapman & Hall [8] Fraser, C and Milne, J (1994) Integrated Electrical and Electronic Engineering for Mechanical Engineers, McGraw-Hill 12 Mechatronics [9] Rzevski, G (Ed) (1995) Perception, Cognition and Execution – Mechatronics: Designing Intelligent Machines, Vol 1, Butterworth-Heinemann [10] Johnson, J and Picton, P (Eds) (1995) Concepts in Artificial Intelligence – Mechatronics: Designing Intelligent... CHAPTER 1 Introduction to mechatronics Chapter objectives When you have finished this chapter you should be able to: & trace the origin of mechatronics; & understand the key elements of mechatronics systems; & relate with everyday examples of mechatronics systems; & appreciate how mechatronics integrates knowledge from different disciplines in order to realize engineering and consumer products that... Butterworth-Heinemann [15] Popovic, D and Vlacic, L (1999) Mechatronics in Engineering Design and Product Development, Marcel Dekker, Inc CHAPTER 2 Electrical components and circuits Chapter objectives When you have finished this chapter you should be able to: & understand the basic electrical components: resistor, capacitor, and inductor; & deal with resistive elements using the node voltage method and the node voltage .