ME 4401: Control Engineering
Introduction to Control Engineering
Control Systems
The synergistic combination of mechanical, electrical,
and computer engineering
• Emphasis on integrated design for products
• Optimal combination of appropriate technologies
Control Systems
Computers
Cars
Tools
Consumer Stealth Bomber
Electronics
High Speed Trains
MEMS
Micro to Macro
Applications
Control 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
Control Systems
-Manufacturing Applications-
CNC Bending
• Fully automated bending: load
sheet metal and the finished
bent parts come out
• Can bend complex shapes
Control Systems
-Manufacturing Applications-
CNC Machining
Advantages
• Deliver the highest accuracies
• Can create very complex
shapes
Control 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
Control Systems
- Door System/Module-
“Smart” Mirror motor-
unit pin-header “Smart”
Doorlock
CAM Bus
“Smart” Window Lift-unit Switchboard with
CAN Bus Gateway
Control Systems
-Seat System/Module-
Seat Harness Architecture showing various
smart connector interconnections solutions
Control Systems
-Transportation Applications-
High Speed Trains
• Train Position and Velocity
constantly monitored from
main command center.
• Error margin in scheduling
no more than 30 seconds
JR-Maglev
• Fastest trains use magnetic Top Speed: 574 km/h (357 mph)
levitation Country: Japan
Magnetic Levitation
Transrapid
Top Speed: 550 km/h (340 mph)
Country: German
Control Systems
-Transportation Applications-
Systems Uses Segway
• Tilt and pressure sensors
• Microcontroller
• Motors
• Onboard power source
Advantages
• Simple and
intuitive personal
transportation
device
Control 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
Control Systems
-Smart Robotics Aplications-
Vacuum Floors
• Robots can vacuum floors and
clean gutters so you don't have
to.
Cleans Gutter
Control 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.
Control Systems
-Medical Applications-
Prosthetics
• Arms, Legs, and other body
parts can be replaced with
electromechanical ones.
Control 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.
Control Systems
-Defense Applications-
• Advanced technology is making
our soldiers safer. Stealth Bomber
• Some planes can now be flown
remotely.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
Control Systems
-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
Control 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
Control Systems
-Sports Applications-
Running Shoes
Advantages
• Automatically changes
cushioning in shoe for
different running styles and
conditions for improved
comfort
Control Systems
-Smart Home Applications-
Solution Power Supply
Washing Machine
Rectifiers/Regulator
Pressure Sensor
MPX5006/MPX2010
Control Systems
-Smart Home Applications-
Smoke Detector System