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What is Mechatronics

Chapter 12
Handbook of Research on Solar Energy Systems and Technologies
Mechatronics is an interdisciplinary system, composed of electrical, electronic, mechanical, structural and control subsystems and their interfacings, integrated with real-time microprocessor / controller operations.
Published in Chapter:
Mechatronics Technology for Solar Cells
H. Henry Zhang (Purdue University, USA), Danny Rodriguez (Purdue University, USA), and Qiong Li (Purdue University, USA)
Copyright: © 2013 |Pages: 12
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-1996-8.ch012
Abstract
A mechatronic real-time solar tracker is developed with National Instruments Compact Rio programming module, photoresistors sensor, stepper motors, and a set of nickel metal hydride (NiMH) cells. The tracking array is able to pivot on two axes by way of the stepper motors to reflect the effect of daily and seasonal trajectories of the sun. This design will keep the solar cell perpendicular to the sunlight. This project furthers the application of mechatronics to the field of renewable energy.
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Chapter 10
SPR1NG Controller: A Human-Computer Interface for Virtual Environments and Mechatronics
Multidisciplinary field that combines mechanical engineering, electronics, and computer science to design and create intelligent systems that integrate mechanical components, electronics, and control algorithms.
Published in Chapter: SPR1NG Controller: A Human-Computer Interface for Virtual Environments and Mechatronics; From: Handbook of Research on Decision-Making Capabilities Improvement With Serious Games
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Chapter 7
Membrane Micro Electro-Mechanical Systems for Industrial Applications
It studies mechanical, electronic and computer interactions for the analysis and design of fully automated control systems.
Published in Chapter: Membrane Micro Electro-Mechanical Systems for Industrial Applications; From: Handbook of Research on Advanced Mechatronic Systems and Intelligent Robotics
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Mechatronic System Design for a Solar Tracker
An interdisciplinary system, composed of electrical, electronic, mechanical, structural and control subsystems and their interfacings, integrated with real-time microprocessor / controller operations.
Published in Chapter: Mechatronic System Design for a Solar Tracker; From: Handbook of Research on Advancements in Robotics and Mechatronics
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