This branch of engineering
is a fusion of mechanics, electronics and computer systems
mechatronics
a safety device that protects circuits from too much current
a fuse
they convert energy into motion or mechanical work
actuators
they can be closed or open loop
control systems
C++, Java or Python are examples of this
a programming language
deals with designing, constructing, and operating machinery
mechanics
are used to turn lights on or off
switches
they transfer power from the engine to the wheels in a car
gears
type of a programmable control system denoted as FPGA
field-programmable gate array
This computer language uses only 1s and 0s
binary
uses semiconductor devices (e.g. diodes, circuit boards) to control electrical current
electronics
its role is to amplify or switch electronic signals
a transistor
together with belts they transmit rotational motion and torque between shafts
pulleys
signals entering the system
input signals
finding and fixing errors (called bugs) in a program
debugging
designs, develops, tests, and maintain software applications.
software engineering
it is a portable source of energy for electrical circuits
a battery
they reduce friction between moving parts; most common are bal, rolling or plain ones
bearings
devices collecting information for a control system, e.g. temperature, velocity, light, pressure
sensors
a set of rules to be followed in problem-solving operations by a computer
an algorithm
creates intelligent robots that can perform complex tasks
robotics
they combine memory, processing, and input/output functions on a single chip
integrated circuits
a mechanical system is this if it is easily adaptable
flexible
This parameter shows how quickly and effectively a controller reacts to a change in the environment
sensitivity
It allows users to interact with a computer, such as buttons, menus, and screens
interface