Mechatronics is emerging as a concurrent-engineering thinking framework in the process of designing complex machines. It is argued that mechatronics can be defined as the science of motion control. The different steps in the evolution from smart machines to intelligent autonomous systems are discussed and illustrated with many examples, mainly taken from the author's research experience.

Mechatronics-a powerful concurrent engineering framework

From the Publisher:
* Covers the modelling and simulation of mechatronic and micromechatronic systems using HDLs.
* Provides an overview of the design of digital and analog circuitry and software for mechatronic systems.
* Presents practical guidance on both chip and systems design for a wide range of mechatronic applications.
* Focuses on a practical approach to the design and simulation of electronic hardware and components of mechatronic systems.

Mechatronic Systems: Modelling and Simulation with HDLs

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Analyse und Synthese elektromechanischer Systeme

Mechatronic systems consist of components from different technologies, like electronics, electro-mechanics and mechanics. Simulation allows to examine the interactions between the various components. This article describes how an affordable SPICE-based analog circuit simulator is used to model mechatronic systems. A schematic editor has been customised to ease model entry. A large multitechnical library, consisting of electrical, electromechanical, mechanical and hydraulic components has been developed, in order to allow rapid prototyping of mechatronic systems. The article discusses the modelling of electromechanical actuators and planar mechanisms more in detail.

Herman Mann

Papers

Physical level modeling and simulation of multidsciplinary systems

Metamodel and design methodologies for mechatronics