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Stanford's Autonomous Helicopter, Car Big Hit at Expo

Gabe Hoffmann, Ph.D candidate at Stanford University and controls lead for Junior and Stanley talks autonomous cars and demonstrates an unmanned quadrotor helicopter at the Mechatronics Expo. More


Career Advice at the Mechatronics Expo

The 2008 Mechatronics Expo focused on the skills engineers need to create smart electro-mechanical systems. More

Micromechatronics: Nanotechnology, Microsystems & MEMS

Micromechatronics? We spoke with MEMS and mechatroncis expert, Tai-Ran Hsu, Prof. of Mechanical Engineering, San Jose State University to find out just what micromechatronics involves. More

Robots Conquer New Frontiers

Rich Litt is chairman of Genesis Systems Group, an Iowa-based system integrator. He is also president of the Robotic Industries Assn. In this Q & A he talks about the importance of robotics and mechatronics today. More

Study Finds Da Vinci Improves Bypass Surgery

This blog post examines the mechatronic da vinci surgical robot and how a new study reveals that robotic bypass surgery reduces recovery time, complications and cost. More

 
 

Fundamentals

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Up Next:  May 19-23, IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation, Pasadena, CA
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Components of a Mechatronic System

Everything you need for a complete mechatronic system, from actuators and digital control architecture to graphical displays. More

The Architecture of a Microcomputer

Where does mechatronics fit in with the architecture of a microcomputer?  and what tools are needed? Check out this diagram for help. More

Calculator Edge

An online calculator to help calculate complex engineering equations for any mechatronic projects you may have, includes equations for electrical, mechanical, chemical and computer engineering, plus others. More

Videos/Webcasts

LittleDog--Dynamic Locomotion

LittleDog is a quadruped robot for research on learning locomotion. Developed by Boston Dynamics,  LittleDog is much smaller than its brother BigDog, but has four legs, each powered by three electric motors.  With a large range of motion, the onboard PC-level computer does sensing, actuator control and communications.More

Modular Robot Reassembles Itself

Developed at UPENN, these 15 modules are arranged in groups of five, each of cluster has a module with a camera, blinking LED, and an accelerometer using magnets. The other 12 modules have an embedded computer, proximity sensors, and a servo motor that allows a rotational range of about 180 degrees.

Robotic Jellyfish

The waterborne AquaJelly makes use of mechatronic design practices, control strategies and actuation.

 

Circuits

Chopping the Noise Gain to Measure Op Amp in Real Time

A new method of chopping input noise allows you to measure an op amp's offset voltage in real time. More

Analog Circuit Provides Voltage Clipping and DC for Flash ADC

A dual-current-feedback-op-amp circuit performs voltage limiting and dc shifting for a sensitive flash ADC. More

Red LEDs Function as Light Sensors

You can build simple LED illuminators using the red LED to sense ambient-light level. More

 

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Blogs

Dynamics: When Size Matters


Razvan Panaitescu
Latest Blog Post: The "what-ifs" of mechatronics. What happens when you add dynamics, kinematics, statics, gravity, friction? Razvan explores.
Posted in: Let's talk Mechatronics | 04.15.2008 00:00.

The USA at War = Military Robotic Innovation


Stefan Wolpert
Latest Blog Post: Much of the USA's history reflects great technological advances during times of duress like war. Developing the most mechatronic device to fight, investigate, cover rough terrain and survive explosions is a big deal these days. Stefan takes a look at recent groundbreaking tools.
Posted in: Mechatronics on Campus | 04.28.2008 00:00.

 
 

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