Mechatronics and Robotics: New Trends and Challenges

Mechatronics is the integration of electrical and mechanical systems into a single device, and has been growing in the years, including new aspects and disciplines like control engineering, computer engineering, and communication/information engineering. This book offers a wide overview of new research trends and challenges for both mechatronics and robotics, with attention to new fields of application, new challenges to the research communities, and new technologies available. It presents several state-of-the-art solutions, like multiple-stage actuation, ultra-high accuracy, model-based control, modern approaches of software systems engineering to robotics, and humanoids for human assistance.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 280 pages
Publication date: 30 May 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The term "mechatronics" was introduced in 1969, combining "mecha" from mechanism and "tronics" from electronics, to capture the essence of this interdisciplinary field. Over the years, the term and mechatronics itself have gained widespread recognition, encompassing new aspects and disciplines such as control engineering, computer engineering, and communication/information engineering.

In today's world, mechatronics plays a pivotal role, closely intertwined with robotics. While it may be challenging to draw a clear boundary between mechatronics and robotics, they share numerous technologies and objectives. Advanced robots can be considered mechatronic devices equipped with a "smart brain," but there are also contemporary mechatronic devices that interact closely with humans, governed by smart architectures for safety purposes.

The primary objective of this book is to provide a comprehensive overview of emerging research trends and challenges in mechatronics and robotics. By featuring contributions from researchers from diverse institutions, the book offers insights into specific topics considered "hot topics" in both fields. It also highlights new areas of application, research challenges, and available technologies.

The reader of this book will find value in the diverse contributions, as they are designed with practical applications in mind. The book takes the reader on a journey, from advanced actuators and sensors to human-robot interaction, covering topics such as robot control, navigation, planning, and programming. State-of-the-art solutions are presented, including multiple-stage actuation for handling conflicting specifications of large motion spans, ultra-high accuracy, and model-based control for high-tech mechatronics.

In conclusion, this book serves as a valuable resource for researchers, engineers, and students interested in mechatronics and robotics. It provides a comprehensive perspective on the latest advancements, challenges, and opportunities in these fields, fostering a deeper understanding and fostering innovation.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367562045