In the mechanical part, the engineer must follow a rigorous procedure to design the mechatronic system. He must build the mechanical part of the system and choose the appropriate sensors and actuators that have to be used in the functioning of the mechatronic system. At this phase we must think about the place where the electronic circuit will be integrated.
In the electronics part, the engineer must design the electronic circuit around microcontrollers that will assure the functioning of the mechatronics systems. It covers the integration of the required electronics components such as resistors, capacitors, integrated circuits, sensors and the chosen microcontrollers. The required regulated voltage for the different components is also part of this step.
The rest of this book is organized in seven parts and divided in eleven chapters and one appendix. In the introduction, a general overview of the mechatronics fields is given and the main concepts are recalled to make the book self-contained.
In Chapter 2, the structure of mechatronic systems are detailed and some examples are given. Chapter 3 which is a part of the modeling part, deals with the modeling problem of the class of linear continuous-time systems. Both the physical laws and identification approaches are covered. The concepts of transfer function and state space representations are presented. Chapter 4 treats the Z -transform and its properties and how the transfer function is obtained from a model that is given in a set of differential equations. Other techniques for analysis of such systems are also covered. In Chapter 5, some design approaches based on transfer function are developed. Chapter 6 deals with the state space approach for analyzing linear discrete-time systems. The concepts of stability, controllability and observability are covered. In Chapter 7, the state feedback, static output and dynamic output stabilization techniques are tackled. Chapter 8 deals with the implementation problem of the control algorithm we may develop for controlling a given continuous-time system. The focus will be made on all the steps. Mainly the hardware and software parts are covered in detail to help the reader to develop his own expertise. Chapter 9 presents some ideas on robust control. Stability and stabilization problems for systems with uncertainties and external disturbances are tackled. Chapter 10 covers
the guaranteed cost control problem. Different types of controllers are used for this purpose. In Chapter 11 some selected systems are considered and all the concepts we developed in this book are applied to give the whole picture for the reader. An appendix that contains some relevant tools is also provided to try to make the book self-contained.
Design and implementation of embedded systems in the context of mechatronic products, with emphasis on advanced technologies and computer aided design tools. It covers embedded system architecture and programming, sensor networks, input/output, analog and digital interfacing and peripherals in hardware integration. Prerequisite: CSEN 2304 or MEEN 1320 or equivalent.
Prerequisite: ME 461 or equivalent. (3 credits)
Theoretical principles and practical techniques for controlling mechatronic systems are taught in the context of advanced manufacturing applications. Specifically, the electro-mechanical design/modeling, basic/advanced control, and real-time motion generation techniques for computer-controlled manufacturing machiens are studied. Hands-on labs and industrial case studies are used to re-enforce the course material.
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Modeling, analysis, design and implementation of advanced flight control problems, specifically aerospace engineering applications; includes choice of controlled variables, reduction of controlled variables, design methodology, computational framework, implementation issues, and software environments using various toolboxes.
The Bachelor of Science in Technology in Mechatronics Engineering Technology prepares graduates for successful careers and expertise in a broad spectrum of the field in the area associated with the analysis, applied design, development, implementation, automation and management of advanced mechatronics and robotics system technologies. The program will produce graduates ready for the workforce of tomorrow that are prepared for successful careers in the areas associated with the analysis, applied design, development, implementation, and oversight of advanced manufacturing factories.
The field of mechatronics engineering technology depends heavily on the integration of electrical, mechanical, computer, and network components to the design, application, operation, and maintenance of electromechanical systems.
Graduates of our program are mechatronics engineering technologists who are prepared to fill industrial positions in robotics and automation related to process control, electronic instrumentation, testing, manufacturing, sales, and service. Typical engineering technologist's duties may include analyzing and designing process control equipment, laboratory testing services, product sales and service, applications engineering, and developing systems requiring a hardware/ software interface.
To achieve the optimal cost/performance ratio in any system, the design must be tightly integrated. All of the system components must be working together in harmony, with minimal overlap in function and any excess design margin eliminated. Here are five tips to help you achieve tight design integration in your next mechatronic design:
Core to the concept of an optimized cost/performance ratio for a mechatronic motion system is properly matching your system drive component interfaces. Each block of the diagram must be designed so that it performs its power conversion at the lowest possible cost, without violating design constraints. Ideally, the amount of design margin in each block is roughly similar. However, there may be cases where the cost of adding margin is much higher in one component than another. In those cases, the lowest cost design will require adding cost to the lower cost components so that you can achieve a greater cost savings in the more expensive components.
It is important to note that these blocks belong to different traditional engineering disciplines. In order to shift the costs as described above, the design must be treated as a mechatronic system. When treated as such, the mechatronic system engineer has the flexibility to reallocate cost across the system to achieve the best overall product cost structure.
Mechatronics is an interdisciplinary engineering area that comprises the integration of mechanical engineering, electronics, control systems, and computer science, which together contribute to design smart products and processes. This course will cover principles and interfacing techniques of several sensors and actuators; rapid prototyping of closed-loop computer controlled electromechanical systems; analysis, design, and implementation of Mechatronic systems. Basic electronics, DC motors, stepper motors, H-bridges, various sensors, signal conditioning, PIC microcontrollers, PLCs, and others topics will be covered in class lectures and lab assignments.
This course presents an overview of the mechanical engineering profession, engineering ethics, basics of computation via correct usage of dimensions, units, and significant digits, and engineering documentation. Furthermore, this course introduces the students to the process of engineering design and provides a project-based design experience wherein the students design, build, and program a microcontroller driven autonomous mechatronic device. In doing so, they are provided an early exposure to the systematic approach to engineering problem solving that brings together fundamental concepts of forces, motions, energy, materials, manufacturing processes, and machines and mechanisms from mechanical engineering and basic electronics, sensing, actuation, and computer programming. This course has an associated fee. Please see www.stonybrook.edu/coursefees for more information.
An introduction to the design, modeling, analysis, and control of mechatronic systems (smart systems comprising mechanical, electrical, and software components). Fundamentals of the basic components needed for the design and control of mechatronic systems, including sensors, actuators, data acquisition systems, microprocessors, programmable logic controllers, and I/O systems, are covered. Hands-on experience in designing and building practical mechatronic systems is provided through integrated lab activities.
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