Course content

The course contains a selection of the following topics, with an emphasis on system integration:

• Mechatronic system design methodology
• Fast prototyping
• System integration
• Design and redesign of mechatronic systems
• Hardware selection and integration of mechanical, electrical and sensor systems
• Software engineering for hardware integration
• Implementation of control and estimation of mechatronic systems, e.g. PID, MPC, Kalman filter
• Communication between subsystems, e.g. using field busses, network communication
• Modelling and control of mechatronic systems
• Methodologies to test, evaluate and verify mechatronic systems
• Advanced topics in mechatronics
• Possibly other relevant topics

More details about the curriculum will provided during the start of semester.

Learning outcome

Knowledge and skills

The candidate can

• explain and apply mechatronic design principles.
• explain and apply the theory introduced in the course.
• explain the scope of mechatronic systems.
• contrast the difference between mechatronic systems and mechanical or electrical systems.
• use digital tools, simulations and physical lab equipment to demonstrate the introduced theory.

Competence

The candidate can, within the scope of mechatronics engineering

• identify problems, challenges, and systems which can be solved, designed, or controlled.
• work and contribute as a part of an interdisciplinary team.
• work individually on interdisciplinary projects.
• manage interdisciplinary teams and projects.
• present problems, solutions and results both orally and written in a professional and scientific manner.

Learning methods and activities

Learning activities generally include a mix of lectures, tutorial, practical lab/project work. There will also be mandatory work. A constructivist approach for learning is endorsed, with focus on problem solving and practical application of theory.

Compulsory assignments

• Work

Specific conditions

Recommended previous knowledge

• AIS4003 Fundamentals of Automation & Mechatronics Engineering
• AIS4001 Cybernetics & Robotics or MS4001 Modelling and Simulation of Marine Systems

Required previous knowledge

The course has no prerequisites. It is a requirement that students are either (a) enrolled in the study programme to which the course belongs, or (b) taking the course as an exchange student. Other exceptions may be made upon approval from the academic director of the study programme.

Course materials

An updated course overview, including curriculum, is presented at the start of the semester.