Modified by: Prof. Bob TwiggsMorehead State University

Mechatronics: Education, Research & Development

Education Research

Development

What is the Mechatronics?

Mechatronics basically refers to mechanical electrical systems and is centered on mechanics, electronics, computing and control which, combined, make possible the generation of simpler, more economical, reliable and versatile systems.

What is the Mechatronics?

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Mechatronics Curricula

Introduction to engineering (Eng. math, physics, chemistry, mechanical systems, Eng. drawing, etc.),

Engineering software; Basic Language at MSU for SSE 120 Fundamental of mechanical system design and analysis Electronic devices, circuits and systems Digital systems, computer architecture and computer interface Robotics (sensors, actuators, control, vision, AI, etc.) Instrumentation and measurements SolidWorks CAD Design Embedded systems, sensors, actuators and software Integrated mechanical/electrical systems

Mechatronics Labs۩ Computer software۩ Embedded systems ۩ CAD ۩ Digital electronics۩ Electronics۩ Electrical/mechanical applications

Embedded SystemsA combination of hardware and software which

together form a component of a Mechatronics systems. An embedded system is designed to run on its own without human intervention, and may be required to respond to events in real time.

■ Adaptive control■Satellite services radio/GPS■ Tele-operation■ Software control■ Rain-sensing ■ Auto parking■ Simulators■ Testing

■ Entertainment■ Generation II ABS■ Heads-up monitoring■ Night vision■ Back-up collision sensor■ Navigation■ Tire pressure sensing

Embedded Systems in Automotive Applications

Hardware, Software, and Firmware

Hardware is the name given to the physical devices and circuitry of the computer.

Software refers to the programs written for the computer.

Firmware is the term given to programs stored in ROMs or in Programmable devices which permanently keep their stored information.

Robotics CurriculaIntroduction to Robotics: Different types of robot platforms (humanoid, Car-like, miniature, manipulators, animators, indoor, outdoor, space robots, medical robots, under water robots, locomotion, areal robots, educational robots, legged robots, mobile robots, robot simulators etc.)

Path Planning: objectives and methods (Voronoi, Bug, potential field, visibility, reactive, road map).

Environment modeling:  the general meaning and the applied techniques (occupancy grid, topological graphs, integrated, 3D modeling). Distributed sensors: IR, laser, sonar, E-nose, vision, artificial skin, artificial ear etc. Robot actuators: Hydraulic, pneumatic and electric drives (DC, Ac, servo, and stepper motors)

Self localization: Introduction and techniques (SLAM, Markov, Bayes network, expectation maximizing, maximum likelihood).

Robot Platforms (1)

Indoor Robots DLR Gripper NASA Mars Rover Asimo Humanoid

Outdoor Robots Robot Base Station KUKA Manipulator

Robot Platforms (2)

Big Dog RobotHEXAPOD RobotSnake Robot

Underwater RobotFlying UAVMicro Robot

Robot Platforms (3)

Robot educational kits

Robot sensors

CCD Camera Compass IR PSD Sonar Laser rangerServo motor

Robot Platforms (4)

Light SensorSound Sensor

Ultrasonic SensorCompass SensorAccelerometer Sensorkey transponder

NXT Intelligent Brick Servo Motor

LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT

Touch Sensor

Stepper, AC and DC Motors

Pc Board

GPIBSerial/paralell

CAN BUS

Buses: USBUSB (Universal Serial Bus)

USB cables are hot swappable which allows users to connect and disconnect the cable while the computer is on without any physical damage to the cable.

USB Type A & BUSB Logo USB mini

Buses: USB

USB Specifications:A unique connectorHub topology Auto detection and configurationLow powerHigh PerformanceSupports up to 127 external devicesProvides powerBW:USB 1.1: 12 Mb/s, USB 2.0: 480 Mb/s

Buses: USB

USB Topology:• Maximum cable length of 30 meters• Maximum of five non-root hubs• Only a function is allowed in tier 7• Maximum of six segments• Hub at center of each star• Each segment 5m max• Tiered star

Buses: USBUSB Devices:HUB

◦ Simplifies USB Connectivity◦ Detect attach and detach

Functions◦ USB devices that transmit or receive data

BUSES: CANController–area network (CAN or CAN-bus) is a vehicle bus standard designed to allow microcontrollers and devices to communicate with each other within a vehicle without a host computer. The CAN Bus is an automotive bus developed by Robert Bosch, which has quickly gained acceptance into the automotive and aerospace industries. CAN is a serial bus protocol to connect individual systems and sensors as an alternative to conventional multi-wire looms. It allows automotive components to communicate on a single or dual-wire networked data bus up to 1Mbps.

BUSES: CANIn 2006, over 70% of all automobiles sold in North America will utilize CAN Bus technology. Beginning in 2008, the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) requires 100% of the vehicles sold in the USA to use the CAN Bus communication protocol while the European Union has similar laws. Several new after market devices have been introduced into the market that utilize the CAN Bus protocol but until now, there have been no new devices that assist the aging after market remote starter and alarm system technology. Now there is an after market module that offers remote starter and alarm connectivity to the CAN Bus communication protocol.

Engineering Software

IDLMatlab Labview HP-VEE

Linux Qt

Mathematica

Mathcad

SolidWorks PowerSHAPE PowerMILL CopyCAD

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