2021 Mechatronics (Mechanical Engineering)

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Academic unit or major
Undergraduate major in Mechanical Engineering
Instructor(s)
Suzumori Koichi  Iwatsuki Nobuyuki  Endo Gen 
Class Format
Lecture     
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Thr5-8(S621)  
Group
-
Course number
MEC.I331
Credits
2
Academic year
2021
Offered quarter
3Q
Syllabus updated
2021/3/19
Lecture notes updated
-
Language used
Japanese
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Course description and aims

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.

Student learning outcomes

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

Keywords

Mechatronics technology, mechanical element, functional element, mechanism, actuator, sensor, control theory, computer control, microcomputer

Competencies that will be developed

Specialist skills Intercultural skills Communication skills Critical thinking skills Practical and/or problem-solving skills

Class flow

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

  Course schedule Required learning
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

Out-of-Class Study Time (Preparation and Review)

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.

Textbook(s)

to be advised.

Reference books, course materials, etc.

Several handouts will be often distributed.

Assessment criteria and methods

Students' understandings of mechatronics systems and their elements and ability to design fundamental mechatronics systems are accessed via several practices and endterm examination.

Related courses

  • MEC.I332 : Exercise in Mechatronics

Prerequisites (i.e., required knowledge, skills, courses, etc.)

None.

Contact information (e-mail and phone)    Notice : Please replace from "[at]" to "@"(half-width character).

Koichi Suzumori: suzumori[at]mes.titech.ac.jp 
Nobuyuki Iwatsuki: nob[at]mep.titech.ac.jp

Office hours

Contact by e-mail in advance to schedule an appointment.

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