Lecture 0-1: Introduction to Mechatronics

In this lecture, we overviewed the definitions of Mechatronics and learn that Mechatronics is nowadays known as multi/cross/inter-disciplinary field of science of mechanical engineering, electronics, computer engineering, communication engineering, systems and control engineering.

We discussed some mechatronic systems to find out what are their key components and functionalities: sensors, actuators, input and output signals with interfaces, and digital computing. 

Finally, we overlooked the content of the course and how this course is related to the other course in Mechatronics focus. 

Welcome

Welcome to the SSDE 3440 - Introduction to Mechatronic Engineering.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course covers fundamental skills associated with the development of computer-controlled intelligent systems and processes. Following a modern approach to mechanical engineering design, students will attempt synergistic integration of electronics, control systems, and mechanical components in a controlled laboratory environment. Students must demonstrate skills related to the selection, integration and/or calibration of sensors, actuators, signal conditioning, control algorithms, computer software, and hardware systems used to manage complexity, uncertainty, and communication in robotic systems.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

The primary aim of this course is to provide fundamental knowledge and practical experiences of mechatronic components and system integration. This course emphasizes on principles of mechatronic components, embedded programming, measurement and estimation, system analysis and modelling, and system integration methodologies.After completing this course, student should be able to

-       Understand microcontroller architecture and organization

-       Understand physical characteristics and principles of sensors and actuators

-       Understand signal conditioning, interfacing, and drivers

-       Understand basics of measurement and estimation techniques

-       Understand basics of control engineering

-       Develope embedded programming for microcontrollers

-       Create programs to read and measure sensory signals

-       Create programs to control actuators

-       Apply measurement and estimation techniques for sensory data

-       Intergrate mechatronic components to design mechatronic systems

-       Design control techniques for mechatronic systems

-       Analyze and evaluate performances of mechatronic systems

COURSE PLAN
The course is developed in five modules as follows:

-       Module 0: Course preparation

-       Module 1: Microcontroller and Embedded Programming

-       Module 2: Actuators and Drivers

-       Module 3: Sensors, Sensing, Measurement and Estimation

-       Module 4: Mechatronic Integration and Design