Fall 2005, Lecture 1: Introduction

ME 487 Mechatronics ME Department, NMSU

ME 487
Mechatronics
Instructor: Dr. Ou Ma
Office: J H 515, Email: oma@nmsu.edu
Tel.: (505)646-6534
Assistant: Xiumin Diao (Ph.D. student)
Office: J H 608, Email: xiumin@nmsu.edu
Tel.: (505)646-6544
Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, NMSU
Fall 2005, Lecture 1: Introduction
ME 487 Mechatronics ME Department, NMSU
What is Mechatronics
Mechatronic System:
A machine combining electronic and mechanical components with modern
controls and microprocessors
Examples: Fingers Coffee Soccer Drink filler
Walker Fish ISS ops Satellite docking
Mechatronics:
A subject which studies the principles, analysis, design, and operation of
electro-mechanical systems
A field crossing the boundaries of traditional engineering disciplines such as
mechanical engineering, electronic engineering, and computer engineering
A new course which was just been added into engineering curriculum recently
years by many universities
Fall 2005, Lecture 1: Introduction
ME 487 Mechatronics ME Department, NMSU
Main Topics
Topics Time allocation Readings
Introduction and basics review 1 week Ch.1-3
System response 1 week Ch.4
Sensors 1.5 weeks Ch.9
Actuators and mechanical actuations 1.5 weeks Ch.10
Signal processing & computer interfacing 3 weeks Ch.5,7,8
Modeling of mixed dynamic systems 1 week Handouts
Mechanical motion control 2 week Handouts
Design & simulation using Matlab/Simulink 1 week Handouts
Overview of Robotics 1 week Handouts
Course projects

15~20 hours Handouts

One lecture/classroom hour is equivalent to 3 experiment/lab hours

Fall 2005, Lecture 1: Introduction
ME 487 Mechatronics ME Department, NMSU
Textbook, References, and Software
Required Materials:
1. Introduction to Mechatronics and Measurement Systems,
D. Alciatore& M. Bistand, McGraw Hill, 2nd Edition, 2003
2. Handouts for stuff not covered by the textbook
Required Software Access (for projects):
Matlab & Simulink
References:
Mechatronics, an Integrated Approach, de Silva, CRC 2004
Mechatronics, Dan Necsulescu, Prentice Hall, 2002
Fall 2005, Lecture 1: Introduction
ME 487 Mechatronics ME Department, NMSU
Schedule and Grading
Lecture Time: 2~3 hours weekly MWF 13:30-14:20
Office Hours: TBA
Project Time: 15~20hours
Assignments: Assigned weekly
Due one week later (late submission is unacceptable)
Experiments: 1) Motion sensors
2) Automated motion control
3) Robotic manipulation
4) TBA
Lab Facilities: ME Mechatronics lab J H503, Robotics Lab J H608
EE Control Lab T&B103
Grading: Assignments 25%
Projects 25%
Midterm exam 25%
Final exam 25%
Fall 2005, Lecture 1: Introduction
ME 487 Mechatronics ME Department, NMSU
Overview of a Mechatronic System
Fall 2005, Lecture 1: Introduction
ME 487 Mechatronics ME Department, NMSU
Overview of a Mechatronic System
Mechanical
system
Computer
(Microprocessor)
D/A
Converter
Drivers
(Amplifiers)
Actuators
A/D
Converter
Sensors
Signal
Conditioning
Display
Work
Human
Command
Feedforward Loop
Feedback Loop
Fall 2005, Lecture 1: Introduction
ME 487 Mechatronics ME Department, NMSU
Overview of a Mechatronic System
Configurations (b), (c), and (d) are automatic systems
(a) Operator-in-the-Loop Configuration
(b) Computer-in-the-Loop Configuration
(c) DSP-in-the-Loop Configuration
(d) Embedded Computer-in-the-Loop Configuration
Electro-mechanical
System
Stationary
Computer
Human Operator
Electro-mechanical
System
Stationary
Computer
Human Operator
Onboard
Processors
Electro-mechanical
System
Stationary
Computer
Human Operator DSP
Electro-mechanical
System
Stationary
Computer
Human Operator
Onboard
Processors
Real-time Communication
Non-Real-time Communication
Onboard
Processors
Fall 2005, Lecture 1: Introduction
ME 487 Mechatronics ME Department, NMSU
Difference between Mechatronics and Robotics
Mechatronics and Robotics are similar in the sense that they both deal with
computer or microprocessor controlled machines. However, there are differences
between the two subjects.
Robots can be seen as general-purpose and intelligent mechatronic systems
Robotics (ME 526) Mechatronics (ME 487)
- Dealing with specialized mechatronicsystems - Dealing with general mechatronicsystems
- Focusing on sophisticated SW and Control - Focusing on lower-level SW and control
- General-purpose automated machines - Single-purpose automated machines
- Coordinated multiple degree-of-freedom - Single dof or uncoordinated multiple dofs
- Dynamics, control theory, AI, CS, etc. - Simple dynamics, mechanisms, electronics.
- Sophisticated control systems - Simple analog, digital or logical controls
- More mathematics for analysis - Simple methematicsfor analysis
- Graduate course in most universities - Senior undergraduate course in most universities