MECHATRONICS

MECHATRONICS

Abstract:

In this presentation we are going to study about the applications of Mechatronics & how the Mechatronics is used to reduce the turning radius of the passanger car system.

Mechatronics is the synergistic combination of mechanical engineering ("mecha" for mechanisms), electronic engineering ("tronics" for electronics), and software engineering. The purpose of this interdisciplinary engineering field is the study of automata from an engineering perspective and serves the purposes of controlling advanced hybrid systems.

Mechatronics is centred on mechanics, electronics and computing which, combined, make possible the generation of simpler, more economical, reliable and versatile systems. The portmanteau "mechatronics" was first coined by Mr. Tetsuro Mori, a senior engineer of the Japanese company Yaskawa, in 1969. Mechatronics may alternatively be referred to as "electromechanical systems" or less often as "control and automation engineering".

The aim of this presentation is to design an active rear wheel steering system for a passenger car using a hydraulic actuation system and steer-by-wire technology. The system was implemented in a regular Volvo V70 and successfully test driven. Important issues discussed in the paper include; the successful integration of different engineering domains, design with the help of modern computer aided engineering tools, the importance of working with real hardware and the value of a close connection between education, research and industry.

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