What is Mechatronics?

Mechatronics refers to the successful combination of mechanical systems and electronics. In Mechatronics, traditional systems of mechanical engineering are fused together with components from computer science, mathematics and electrical engineering. Mechatronics has a bright future and is currently applied in everyday life for solutions ranging from transportation to optical telecommunication and biomedical engineering. Mechatronics provides solutions that are efficient and reliable systems. Mechatronic Systems mostly have microcomputers to ensure smooth functioning and higher dependability. The sensors in these systems absorb signals from the surroundings, react to these signals using appropriate processing to generate acquired output signals. Few examples of Mechatronics System are automated guided vehicles, robots, digitally controlled combust engines and machine tools with self-adaptive tools, aircraft flight control and navigation systems, and smart home appliances (e.g. Washers, dryers, etc.)