Mechatronics 2

Objective

This course focuses on familiarising students with novel, non-conventional actuator elements and modules as well as cascaded drive structures. So-called "smart materials" as a prerequisite for the realisation of future-oriented miniaturised mechatronic applications, partly produced using microsystems technology, are also included. Current research results in bio-mechatronics will also be presented.

Focus of the course

• Feature specification of drive elements Basic structure of a mechatronic microactuator system
• Example of the design and realisation of a mechatronic system in the form of an electrostatic linear or planar drive with integrated sensors and field-controlled guide elements
• Modern electromagnetic energy converters (influencing characteristic curves through geometric / electronic modification, mechatronic stepper motor systems)
• Piezo/SMA/electrochemical actuators - Novel actuators for mechatronic applications
• Examples of non-conventional, mechatronic drive solutions
• "Smart materials" and microtechnologies as a prerequisite for the realisation of miniaturised mechatronic applications
• Bio-mechatronics? Introduction and explanation using examples
• Familiarisation with an industrially used mechatronic linear drive system as an alternative to conventional pneumatic/hydraulic actuators