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Future Careers in Future Careers in Embedded Systems, Embedded Systems,
Mechatronics, and ControlMechatronics, and Control
Mark W. Spong Mark W. Spong Coordinated Science Coordinated Science
Laboratory University of Laboratory University of Illinois Illinois
Urbana, IL 61801Urbana, IL 61801
Future Careers in Embedded Systems, Mechatronics, and Control
Embedded SystemsEmbedded SystemsA combination of hardware and software which together form a
component of a larger machine. An embedded system is designed to run on its own without human intervention, and may be required to respond to events in real time. Embedded systems are used in industrial machines, automobiles, medical equipment, cameras, household appliances, airplanes, vending machines, cellular phone, PDA’s, toys and many other devices.
According to the National Research Council, Information technology (IT) is on the verge of another revolution. The use of Embedded [Networked] Systems throughout society could well dwarf previous milestones in the information revolution. These systems of embedded computers have the potential to change radically the way people interact with their environment by linking together a range of devices and sensors that will allow information to be collected, shared, and processed in unprecedented ways”.
Future Careers in Embedded Systems, Mechatronics, and Control
MechatronicsMechatronicsDefinition: Mechatronics is the synergistic combination of precision mechanical
engineering, electronic controls and systems engineering in the design of products and processes
Mechatronics is “Putting Intelligence onto Physical Systems”.
Embedded sensors/actuators/processors are integral parts of mechatronic systems
Controls
Mechanics
Sensors
Electronics
Software
Future Careers in Embedded Systems, Mechatronics, and Control
Let’s look at some examples of mechatronic systemsLet’s look at some examples of mechatronic systems
Automotive SystemsAutomotive Systems– Drive by WireDrive by Wire– Camless EnginesCamless Engines
RoboticsRobotics– Humanoids Humanoids – Telemedicine/Remote SurgeryTelemedicine/Remote Surgery– An Air Hockey Playing RobotAn Air Hockey Playing Robot
Future Careers in Embedded Systems, Mechatronics, and Control
Automotive Systems:Automotive Systems:Technology in today’s vehicleTechnology in today’s vehicle
Adaptive Cruise ControlAdaptive Cruise ControlDrive by wireDrive by wireXM Satellite RadioXM Satellite RadioTelematics (OnStar)Telematics (OnStar)Software drivetrainSoftware drivetrainSoftware body controlSoftware body controlRain-sensing WipersRain-sensing Wipers
In-vehicle entertainmentIn-vehicle entertainment
Generation II ABSGeneration II ABS
Heads-up displayHeads-up display
Night VisionNight Vision
Back-up collision sensorBack-up collision sensor
NavigationNavigation
Tire Pressure MonitorTire Pressure Monitor
Future Careers in Embedded Systems, Mechatronics, and Control
Five major technology transitions in the auto industry in the Five major technology transitions in the auto industry in the next five to ten years:next five to ten years:
1.1. Gasoline to hybrid to fuel cellGasoline to hybrid to fuel cell
2.2. Mechanical connection to “Drive-by-wire”Mechanical connection to “Drive-by-wire”
3.3. Proprietary electrical/hardware/software system to Proprietary electrical/hardware/software system to standardized “architectures”standardized “architectures”
4.4. Adoption and implementation of IT standards in the Adoption and implementation of IT standards in the technology of the car (XML, Web Services, etc.)technology of the car (XML, Web Services, etc.)
5.5. ““On-demand” to “Always-on” vehicle connectivity to the On-demand” to “Always-on” vehicle connectivity to the InternetInternet
Future Careers in Embedded Systems, Mechatronics, and Control
Drive-by-Wire replaces mechanical connections – push rods, rack & pinion, steering columns, overhead cams, cables – by mechatronic connections – sensors, actuators, embedded microprocessors, control software
Future Careers in Embedded Systems, Mechatronics, and Control
Drive-by-Wire Throttle Control
Future Careers in Embedded Systems, Mechatronics, and Control
Future Careers in Embedded Systems, Mechatronics, and Control
Second Example: Camless EnginesSecond Example: Camless Engines
Cams replaced by actuators and embedded controls
What is the advantage?
Future Careers in Embedded Systems, Mechatronics, and Control
The Robot is, of course, the ultimate Mechatronic System
Robotics
Future Careers in Embedded Systems, Mechatronics, and Control
•Applications of Robotics
•Telemedicine/Telesurgery
•Unmanned vehicles
•Humanoids
•Manufacturing automation
Future Careers in Embedded Systems, Mechatronics, and Control
The CSL Air Hockey Playing Robot
•Combines Intelligence Control, Real-Time Vision Sensing and Vision Processing, and Machine Learning
Future Careers in Embedded Systems, Mechatronics, and Control
Examples are EverywhereExamples are EverywhereSmart SkisSmart Skis
Future Careers in Embedded Systems, Mechatronics, and Control
Smart Systems of All KindsSmart Systems of All Kinds
What smart systems will you invent?What smart systems will you invent?
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Future Careers in Embedded Systems, Mechatronics, and Control
Summary
•The combination of mechanics, electronics, computer hardware and software, and control systems will revolutionize technology in the coming decades
•This revolution will create exciting career opportunities in:
•Automotive and Aerospace Industries
•Medicine and Biomedical Industries
•Robotics and Automated Manufacturing
•Computer Hardware and Software Industries
•Telecommunication Industries
•We need broadly educated engineers trained in multidisiplinary systems engineering to take advantage of the exciting career opportunities
Future Careers in Embedded Systems, Mechatronics, and Control
Good Luck !Good Luck !
Thank you for your attention !Thank you for your attention !