ASSIGNMENT ON MECHATRONICS – INTRODUCTION TO A KEY
TECHNOLOGY
Submitted by
P.V. BALAJI —17701A0375
K. SIVA PRASAD —18705A0329
G. THIRUPATHI —17701A0371
[Link]— 18705A0321
[Link] —18705A0326
DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
ANNAMACHARYA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCES: RAJAMPETA
What is mechatronics ?
Mechatronics is a synergistic combination of Mechanical engineering, electronic control and
mechanic systems. It is the science, that exists at the interface among the other five disciplines:
mechanics
electronics
informatics
automation
robotics
What is mechatronics design process and engineering aspects ?
Mechatronics design is a methodology used for the optimal design of electromechanical products. A methodology is
collection of practices, procedures and rules used by those who work in particular branch of knowledge or
discipline.
The mechatronic design process consists of three phases: modeling and simulation, prototyping and deployment. All
modeling, whether based on first principles (basic equations) or the more detailed physics, should be modular in
structure.
Several important life cycle factors of design process are :-
• Delivery: Time, cost, and medium
• Reliability: Failure rate, materials, and tolerances.
• Maintainability: Modular design.
• Serviceability: On board diagnostics, prognostics, and modular design.
• Upgradeability: Future compatibility with current designs.
• Disposability: Recycling and disposal of hazardous materials
Mechatronics today and applications ?
Mechatronics engineering have large scale in industry and it’s gradually increases day by [Link]
side effective practical knowledge and incalcate the core skills releted to respective
[Link] opportunities and employment are inclined in the mechatronics [Link]
10% growth in terms of employment in comparison to electrical engineers and mechanical
engineers.
Applications :-
Mechatronics is used in manufacturing, health care, space exploration, and in tools that make our lives easier on a
day-to-day basis. Mechatronics is the broad term for integrating mechanical, telecommunication, and computer
engineering, frequently using microcontrollers.
Applied mechatronics
Machine vision
Automation and robotics
Servo-mechanics
Sensing and control systems
Automotive engineering, automotive equipment in the design of subsystems such as anti-lock braking systems
Building automation / Home automation
Computer-machine controls, such as computer driven machines like CNC milling machines, CNC waterjets, and
CNC plasma cutters
Expert systems
Industrial goods
Consumer products
Mechatronics systems
Mechatronics Research:-
• Internet-based remote control using a microcontroller and an embedded ethernet board
• Matlab-based graphical user interface development for basic stamp 2 microcontroller projects
• Internet-based remote control of a DC motor using an embedded ethernet microcontroller (TINI)
• Development of a Matlab-Based Graphical User Interface Environment for PIC Microcontroller Projects
Smart mechatronics systems and ideas ?
Idea of smart mechatronics
Solor powered Trash collector robot
Floating solar powered lake pool cleaner with a little mesh to collect floating trash
on water using RC remote controller for easy lake and pools cleaning.
The main aim of this floating waste collector project is to clean the waste that gets
accumulated on the surface of water bodies thus keeping the water clean hence
decreasing pollution. This project being remote-operated is controlled by an RC
remote using which it can be maneuverer accordingly, we use DC pumps to provide
the direction control and servo motor arrangement for the steering. To make the boat
self-sustainable we have implemented two Solar panels which would charge the
battery. Wire gauge net is used for garbage collection.
Micro and nano machatronics:-
The study of the behavior of materials and devices at micro and nano-scales, the Micro & Nano
Mechatronics research group designs solutions around the unequalled opportunities offered at those
scales. The research and theoretical foundations for the behavior of materials to devising micro and
nano fabrication techniques and finally device design and characterization.
The application areas of micro and nano mechatronics include basic applications in robotics, sensors,
actuators, semiconductor materials and devices, automobiles, portable electronic devices, and
displays. Our goals in the design of materials, devices or systems are a combination of improving
performance, miniaturization, lowering power consumption, reducing cost and waste and making
flexible transducers and electronics
Need of mechatronics engineer:-
An interest in mechanics and electronics
creativity and imagination
problem-solving skills
the ability to work as part of a team
practical and technical skills
• a detailed and methodical approach to their work.
Support:
[Link] infrastructure on mechatronics .
2. Better opportunities and scope in carrier.
[Link] practical skills inclined with mechatronics.