This course offers knowledge on mechatronics technology including mechanics, electronics and computer software. Firstly definition and applications of mechatronics will be explained. The elements of mechatronics technology including mechanics (mechanical elements and mechanisms), functional elements (actuators and sensors), electronic circuits and microcomputers (hardware and software) will then be explained. Finally case studies of applications of mechatronics technology such as robots will be taught.
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
1. Understand various mechatronics systems such as robot
2. Understand mechatronics devices and their features and usage
3. Design simple mechatronics systems
Mechatronics technology, mechanical element, functional element, mechanism, actuator, sensor, control theory, computer control, microcomputer
✔ Specialist skills | Intercultural skills | Communication skills | Critical thinking skills | ✔ Practical and/or problem-solving skills |
Important issues are summarized at the end of lecture every week. Students are expected to understand what they learn by themselves.
Course schedule | Required learning | |
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Class 1 | Overview of mechatronics systems | Understanding of components of mechatronics systems |
Class 2 | Mechanical elements | Understanding of various mechanical elements |
Class 3 | Functional elements I -Actuators- | Understanding of characteristics of various actuators |
Class 4 | Functional elements II -Sensors- | Understanding of characteristics of various mechatronics sensors |
Class 5 | Mechanisms I -Link mechanisms- | Understanding of input/output motions of link mechanisms |
Class 6 | Mechanisms II -Cam and gear mechanisms- | Understanding of curves and planetary gear drives |
Class 7 | Analogue electronic circuit I -Fundamentals- | Understanding of analogue electronic circuits |
Class 8 | Analogue electronic circuit II - Circuit for actuators and sensors- | Understanding of operational amplifier circuits |
Class 9 | Digital electronic circuit I -Fundamentals- | Understanding of logic circuits |
Class 10 | Digital electronic circuit II - Circuit for actuators and sensors- | Understanding of pulse width modulation control circuit and pulse encoder circuit |
Class 11 | Microcomputers I (Hardware) | Understanding of hardware components of microcomputer |
Class 12 | Microcomputers II (Software) | Understanding of I/O operation of microcomputer |
Class 13 | Design case study I (Positioning with a linear conveyer and so on) | Understanding of positioning |
Class 14 | Design case study II (Grasp with robotic hand and so on) | Understanding of force contrl |
To enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to spend approximately 100 minutes preparing for class and another 100 minutes reviewing class content afterwards (including assignments) for each class.
They should do so by referring to textbooks and other course material.
to be advised.
Several handouts will be often distributed.
Students' understandings of mechatronics systems and their elements and ability to design fundamental mechatronics systems are accessed via several practices and endterm examination.
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Koichi Suzumori: suzumori[at]mes.titech.ac.jp
Nobuyuki Iwatsuki: nob[at]mep.titech.ac.jp
Contact by e-mail in advance to schedule an appointment.