Course content

A project where groups of students design and prototype a mechatronic system with industrial components is central in the course.

Lectures are given on the following topics: Mechatronics and its relevance in products, Development of technical and mechanical system concepts, and theory and practical exercises in electronics and pneumatics. The course builds on the programming of the Arduino from TPD4126 Prototyping Interactive Media.

Learning outcome

Knowledge:

• Basic understanding of mechatronic systems' characteristics: a synergistic combination of mechanical engineering, electronics and electronic control.

Skills:

• Development of technical concepts. Experience with building a working prototype with industrial components involving electrical engineering, electronic control, pneumatics, and mechanics.

General competence:

• System thinking in the design of products.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, exercises, project and presentation of the result. Coursework includes exercises followed by a main project performed as a group assignment. Course program requires students to be present at lectures.

Specific conditions

Recommended previous knowledge

TPD4126 Prototyping Interactive Media and TPD4127 Design 4 - Production and materials or similar background.

Required previous knowledge

The course is limited to students in the 5 year Master in Industrial Design specialization in Product design. Students with specialization in Interaction Design or other relevant background can apply to take the course. It is assumed that students can program Arduino and use Fusion 360, SolidWorks or equivalent CAD program.