BFT112 INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING

MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING
 Course Content
Mechatronics Engineering
Discuss and relate how engineering can produce
hybrid systems due to its interdisciplinary nature.

Explore business opportunities in relation to

engineering solutions/issues
 What is Mechatronics
• Mechatronics is a concept of Japanese origin
(1970’s)
• Mechatronics is used of integration of
mechanical system, electrical system and
intelligent control systems for design and
manufacturing of industrial products & processes

A system of parts The science dealing with the

working together in a application of electronic
machine. devices and circuits
 Mechatronics Integration
Elements
Robotics
15%
Electronics
15%

Mechanical
60%

Software
10%
Model of Typical Mechatronics System
 Modules of Mechatronics System

1. Sensing
• Sensors
• Signal Conditioning
• Analog-to-Digital and Digital-to-Analog Conversion
2. Control
• Open Loop and Closed Loop Control
3. Action
• Drive Circuits
• Actuators
• Motors
Mechatronics System
Components
Mechatronics System
Components
Examples of Mechatronics
 Example 1: Computer Disk
Drive
A computer disk drive is a
example of rotary mechatronic
system requires;
• Accurate positioning of the
magnetic read head
• Precise control of media
speed
• Extraction of digital date
from magnetic media
 Example 2: Washing Machine
Washing machine system requires;
• Understanding of load sizes
• Receptacles of hold clothe
• Plumbing
• Agitation of drum
• Ease of use, Reliability
• Low cost

Sensor :Water level, load speed/balance

Actuator : AC/DC motors , Water
Inlet/Drain
Sequential control
Example 3: Medical
Application
Example 4: Medical
Application
Example 5: Smart Robotics
Application
Benefits of Mechatronics
• Enhanced feature, functionality and
applications (LCD display, lighting LED)
• User-friendly (keyless entry, cruise control)
• Accuracy (precision control)
• Increase efficiencies (intelligence controller)
• Cost effective (simplified mechanism)
• Design Flexibility (Reprogrammable)
• Safe (sense overheating)
• Small size (by adding a microcontroller)
 Disadvantages of
Mechatronics
• High initial cost
• Multi-disciplinary engineering background
required to design and implements
• Need highly trained workers
• Complexity in identification a correction of
problems in the system