Mechatronics

Course title

B0760500

Mechatronics

Course description

Most machines these days are computer-controlled, and the performance of the machines themselves has been improved. With the development of electronics and digital technology centered on computers, it has become possible for machines to operate in fine detail. Such technology is called mechatronics. In the future, machines, as represented by robots, will continue to improve their performance according to their applications.
In this course, students will learn what mechatronics is and the basic elemental technologies and systems that form the core of mechatronics. In addition, students will learn the process from problem discovery to concept proposal based on design thinking in order to create new products including mechatronics.

Purpose of class

　In this class, students learn how computers, sensors, electric circuits, and actuators work.
In addition, they learn how to systemize mechanical, electrical and control engineering, and acquire methods to realize the desired machine.
Then, students will experience a series of processes from problem discovery to concept proposal to cultivate creativity and originality.

Goals and objectives

Be able to explain in detail the name and characteristics of each basic element of mechatronics.
Can select appropriate elements for mechatronics according to the required specifications. Also, be able to propose and design an outline of the system.
Able to identify problems and propose novel equipment and tools to solve them.

Language

Japanese

Class schedule

	Class schedule	HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.)	Amount of Time Required
1.	What is mechatronics?	Research what mechatronics is.	190minutes
1.	What is mechatronics?	Review the mechatronics examples to be able to explain them.
2.	Actuator (2), Mechanical transmission mechanism (3)	Read chapters 2 and 3 of the textbook.	190minutes
2.	Actuator (2), Mechanical transmission mechanism (3)	Review the types and principles of actuators and mechanical transmission mechanisms.
3.	Sensors (4)	Read Chapter 4 in the textbook.	190minutes
3.	Sensors (4)	Review to be able to explain about sensors.
4.	Analog sensor information processing (5) Electronic circuit elements and their applications (6)	Read chapters 5 and 6 of the textbook.	190minutes
4.		Review electronic circuits.
5.	Electronic circuit elements and their applications (6) First half	Read Chapter 6 of the textbook.	190minutes
5.		Review electronic circuits.
6.	Electronic circuit elements and their applications (6) Second half (digital circuits)	Read Chapter 6 of the textbook.	190minutes
6.		Review electronic circuits.
7.	Controllers and peripherals (7) Software (9) Specific examples of mechatronics systems (10)	Read chapters 7, 9, and 10 of the textbook.	190minutes
7.		Review the controller, peripherals, and software.
8.	Introduction to Control Engineering (8)	Read Chapter 8 in the textbook.	190minutes
8.	Introduction to Control Engineering (8)	Review feedback control.
9.	Midterm exam	Familiarize yourself with the contents of the textbook. Remember the names and characteristics.	190minutes
9.	Midterm exam	Review the type and content of software.
10.	Introduction to Design Thinking (Empathy and Problem Search)	Keep an eye out for the many challenges, worries, problems, and heartaches of yourself and others.	190minutes
11.	Introduction to Design Thinking (Describing Needs)	To look for and verbalize numerous needs.	190minutes
12.	Introduction to Design Thinking (Brush up on needs and define challenges)	To search for and verbalize a number of needs. Thinking and researching about the nature of the issue.	190minutes
13.	Introduction to Design Thinking (Proposing and Examining Concepts)	Extensive research on technologies, tools, and competition that could be used to realize the concept.	190minutes
14.	Proposal Writing	Review the textbook in order to write the proposal.	190minutes
Total.	-	-	2660minutes

Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

	Task 1	Task 2	Task 3	Total.
1.	35%			35%
2.		35%		35%
3.			30%	30%
Total.	35%	35%	30%	-

Evaluation method and criteria

Assignments 1, 2, and 3 will be evaluated as 35, 35, and 30% respectively; a total score of 60 or more points on a 100-point scale will be considered passing.
The passing criterion for 60 points is achievement of 60% of the assignment's requirements.

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