The name Mechatronics stems from
mechanical and electronics, is a design
process that includes a combination of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering,
telecommunications engineering, control engineering and computer engineering. It addresses the four interconnected disciplines used
for all complex modern devices. Mechatronic systems are typically composed of
traditional mechanical and electrical components but are referred to as
"smart" devices or systems because of the incorporation of sensors, actuators
and computer control systems. Over the years, the term "mechatronics"
has come to mean the integrated methodology for designing products that exhibit fast, precise performance.
Here are some
applications for Mechatronics:
- Automation and Robotics
- Servo-Mechanics
- Control system
- Sensors
- Transportation and vehicular systems
- Mobile Apps
The word
"Mechatronics" was originally "Japanese-English" word created by Mr. Tetsuro Mori, who was an
engineer of Yaskawa Electric Corporation and the word "Mechatronics" was registered as Trademark by the company in Japan in 1971. However afterward, the company
released the right of using the word to public, and the word
"Mechatronics" didn't only stay in Japan, but also introduced as a
native English word.
