Introduction to Mechatronics Engineering

At the end of this course, the students should be able to: 1. explain the characteristics and components of mechatronics systems; 2. discuss recent trends in Mechatronics; 3. describe the techniques used in designing a mechatronics process; 4. identify, select, and integrate mechatronics components to meet product requirements; and 5. develop kinematic, dynamic and control models for robots.

Introduction to mechatronics systems -- Measurement Systems, Control Systems, Microprocessor-based Controllers. Sensors and Transducers – Performance Terminology – Sensors for Displacement, Position and Proximity; Velocity, Motion, Force, Fluid Pressure, Liquid Level. Temperature, Light Sensors – Selection of Sensors. Pneumatic and Hydraulic Systems – Directional Control Valves – Rotary Actuators. Mechanical Actuation Systems – Cams – Gear Trains – Ratchet and Pawl – Belt and Chain Drives – Bearings. Electrical Actuation Systems – Mechanical Switches – Solid State Switches – Solenoids – DC Motors – AC Motors – Stepper Motors. Introduction to Robot and Robotics, Three laws of robotics, History, Issues of industrial robot usage, Robot Types, limitations, Architecture and Configuration of Robots, Applications of Robots, Robots Classification, Robot Repeatability and Accuracy, Robot component, Degree of freedom, Drive Technologies, Coordinate Systems, three related frames, Rotational about fixed frames (x,y,z). Transformation of Coordinate Frame, Forward Kinematics, Orientations, Translation of rigid body. Introduction to robotics, mobile robots, swamp robot and industrial robots, Robot Mechanisms, Actuators and Drive Systems, Differential Motion, Statics and dynamics, Force and Compliance Controls, Realistic and Safe Use of Robots. 200 Level