An aileron is a crucial control surface for rolling.Any jitter or shaking caused by the aileron mechatronics could have catastrophic consequences for the aircraft’s stability,maneuverability,safety,and lifespan.This ...An aileron is a crucial control surface for rolling.Any jitter or shaking caused by the aileron mechatronics could have catastrophic consequences for the aircraft’s stability,maneuverability,safety,and lifespan.This paper presents a robust solution in the form of a fast flutter suppression digital control logic of edge computing aileron mechatronics(ECAM).We have effectively eliminated passive and active oscillating response biases by integrating nonlinear functional parameters and an antiphase hysteresis Schmitt trigger.Our findings demonstrate that self-tuning nonlinear parameters can optimize stability,robustness,and accuracy.At the same time,the antiphase hysteresis Schmitt trigger effectively rejects flutters without the need for collaborative navigation and guidance.Our hardware-in-the-loop simulation results confirm that this approach can eliminate aircraft jitter and shaking while ensuring expected stability and maneuverability.In conclusion,this nonlinear aileron mechatronics with a Schmitt positive feedback mechanism is a highly effective solution for distributed flight control and active flutter rejection.展开更多
With the rapid development of science and technology,new sensing technology has been used increasingly in mechatronics system,for the system of intelligent,automation and efficiency,provide strong support.Emerging sen...With the rapid development of science and technology,new sensing technology has been used increasingly in mechatronics system,for the system of intelligent,automation and efficiency,provide strong support.Emerging sensor technology in electromechanical integration system of innovative applications not only promote the system of intelligent upgrade,also for its wide application in the field of multiple provides a strong support,and along with the advance of technology and application scenario development,emerging sensor technology in electromechanical integration system to play a more important role.In this regard,this paper first expounds the overview of emerging sensing technology,then analyzes the innovation and integration of emerging sensing technology and mechatronics system,and finally further explores the practical application of emerging sensing technology in mechatronics system,in order to provide some reference for relevant researchers.展开更多
With the advancement of modern technology and the continuous development of science,research into flapping wing aircraft is becoming increasingly sophisticated.Addressing issues such as the large wingspan and heavy ma...With the advancement of modern technology and the continuous development of science,research into flapping wing aircraft is becoming increasingly sophisticated.Addressing issues such as the large wingspan and heavy mass of existing bionic butterfly aircraft,this paper proposes the design of a lightweight lithium battery power supply,a chip integrated into a small circuit board,and a reference to the natural characteristics of butterfly wings.The wings are simulated using 0.125 mm polyethylene terephthalate(PET)film to replicate their movement.The driving structure employs a double motor and a four-bar mechanism to achieve natural and smooth wing vibrations.The control system features a lightweight motor,battery,and a high-performance low-power microcontroller for precise control.Using 3D printing technology,a lightweight design is realized,successfully simulating the structure and movement characteristics of a specific butterfly,demonstrating the principles of mechatronics.Furthermore,the design process incorporates multidisciplinary knowledge,and a workshop combining competitive discipline events with innovation and entrepreneurship has been established.This initiative fosters the deep integration of innovation and entrepreneurship education with professional training,effectively cultivating application-oriented technical talents.展开更多
Precision actuation is a foundational technology in high-end equipment domains,where stroke,velocity,and accuracy are critical for processing and/or detection quality,precision in spacecraft flight trajectories,and ac...Precision actuation is a foundational technology in high-end equipment domains,where stroke,velocity,and accuracy are critical for processing and/or detection quality,precision in spacecraft flight trajectories,and accuracy in weapon system strikes.Piezoelectric actuators(PEAs),known for their nanometer-level precision,flexible stroke,resistance to electromagnetic interference,and scalable structure,have been widely adopted across various fields.Therefore,this study focuses on extreme scenarios involving ultra-high precision(micrometer and beyond),minuscule scales,and highly complex operational conditions.It provides a comprehensive overview of the types,working principles,advantages,and disadvantages of PEAs,along with their potential applications in piezo-actuated smart mechatronic systems(PSMSs).To address the demands of extreme scenarios in high-end equipment fields,we have identified five representative application areas:positioning and alignment,biomedical device configuration,advanced manufacturing and processing,vibration mitigation,micro robot system.Each area is further divided into specific subcategories,where we explore the underlying relationships,mechanisms,representative schemes,and characteristics.Finally,we discuss the challenges and future development trends related to PEAs and PSMSs.This work aims to showcase the latest advancements in the application of PEAs and provide valuable guidance for researchers in this field.展开更多
Muscle Shortening Maneuver(MSM)is a rehabilitation technique successfully applied to several pathological conditions.The concept is to passively elongate and shorten the target muscle group of the affected limb.As a r...Muscle Shortening Maneuver(MSM)is a rehabilitation technique successfully applied to several pathological conditions.The concept is to passively elongate and shorten the target muscle group of the affected limb.As a result,the functionality(muscle strength and range of motion)of that limb is improved.The existing system induces these oscillations manually or without any feedback control,which can compromise the effectiveness and standardization of MSM.In this paper,we present a mechatronic system that can precisely deliver motion oscillations to the upper limb for a controllable execution of MSM.First,we collected the parameters(frequency and amplitude of the oscillations)from a system where a motor was heuristically used by a well-experienced therapist to induce the oscillations(without any feedback control).Based on these specifications,we chose the motor and rebuilt the experimental setup,implementing a sliding mode control with a sliding perturbation observer.With our system,the operator can choose a given frequency and amplitude of the oscillations within the range we experimentally observed.We tested our system with ten participants of different anthropometry.We found that our system can accurately reproduce oscillations in the frequency range 0.8 to 1.2 Hz and amplitude range 2 to 6 cm,with a maximum percentage normalized root mean square error around 7%.展开更多
As marine resources gain increasing significance,the development of high-performance propulsion systems has become a critical area focus in underwater robotics research.Drawing inspiration from the unique symmetrical ...As marine resources gain increasing significance,the development of high-performance propulsion systems has become a critical area focus in underwater robotics research.Drawing inspiration from the unique symmetrical morphology and highly agile oscillatory propulsion of stingrays,a compact stingray-inspired robot has been developed.This robot integrates multiple functional components,including a head,an oscillating guide rod mechanism,a flexible undulatory fin propulsion mechanism,a hybrid-material drive shaft,a control system,an energy supply unit,and a tail.Driven by three motors,the hybrid-material drive shaft facilitates efficient power transmission to each undulatory propulsion unit at varying angles,ensuring consistent and stable propulsion.The robot demonstrates advanced maneuverability,capable of performing 360°rotations and S-shaped trajectories on the water surface.Furthermore,its flexible drive shaft enables three-dimensional underwater locomotion through precise control of bending angles.With a compact design measuring 270 mm in length,270 mm in width,and 45 mm in height,and weighing only 346 g,the stingray-inspired robot achieves a maximum swimming speed of 0.617 body lengths per second(BL/s).This stingray-inspired robot holds significant potential for applications in underwater environmental monitoring,covert military reconnaissance,and aquaculture.展开更多
The integration of artificial intelligence into the development and production of mechatronic products offers a substantial opportunity to enhance efficiency, adaptability, and system performance. This paper examines ...The integration of artificial intelligence into the development and production of mechatronic products offers a substantial opportunity to enhance efficiency, adaptability, and system performance. This paper examines the utilization of reinforcement learning as a control strategy, with a particular focus on its deployment in pivotal stages of the product development lifecycle, specifically between system architecture and system integration and verification. A controller based on reinforcement learning was developed and evaluated in comparison to traditional proportional-integral controllers in dynamic and fault-prone environments. The results illustrate the superior adaptability, stability, and optimization potential of the reinforcement learning approach, particularly in addressing dynamic disturbances and ensuring robust performance. The study illustrates how reinforcement learning can facilitate the transition from conceptual design to implementation by automating optimization processes, enabling interface automation, and enhancing system-level testing. Based on the aforementioned findings, this paper presents future directions for research, which include the integration of domain-specific knowledge into the reinforcement learning process and the validation of this process in real-world environments. The results underscore the potential of artificial intelligence-driven methodologies to revolutionize the design and deployment of intelligent mechatronic systems.展开更多
Multidisciplinary collaborative simulation （MCS） is an important area of research in the domain of multidisciplinary design optimization （MDO）.Although previous research for MCS has to some extent addressed some i...Multidisciplinary collaborative simulation （MCS） is an important area of research in the domain of multidisciplinary design optimization （MDO）.Although previous research for MCS has to some extent addressed some issues like using of multiple tools,integration stability,control of step size,data synchronization,etc,further work is still necessary to study how to achieve improved precision.A theoretical model is formulated to describe and analyze the integration process of MCS.A basic algorithm with equal major steps is proposed based on the model,along with two methods of implementation for the model,namely the serial method and the parallel method.A further algorithm based on convergent integration step is proposed,which has a more flexible strategy for run-time integration.The influence of interpolation techniques on simulation performance is studied as well.Simulations of the performance of various algorithms with different interpolation techniques are performed for both a simple numerical example and a complex mechatronic product.The novel algorithm based on convergent integration step,when used with a high-order interpolation technique,has better performance in terms of precision and efficiency.The innovation of this paper is mainly on the validation of high precision of the proposed convergent integration step algorithm.展开更多
The safety and reliability of mechatronics systems,particularly the high-end,large and key mechatronics equipment in service,can strongly influence on production efficiency,personnel safety,resources and environment.B...The safety and reliability of mechatronics systems,particularly the high-end,large and key mechatronics equipment in service,can strongly influence on production efficiency,personnel safety,resources and environment.Based on the demands of development of modern industries and technologies such as international industry 4.0,Made-in-China 2025 and Internet + and so on,this paper started from revealing the regularity of evolution of running state of equipment and the methods of signal processing of low signal noise ratio,proposed the key information technology of state monitoring and earlyfault-warning for equipment,put forward the typical technical line and major technical content,introduced the application of the technology to realize modern predictive maintenance of equipment and introduced the development of relevant safety monitoring instruments.The technology will play an important role in ensuring the safety of equipment in service,preventing accidents and realizing scientific maintenance.展开更多
Human Adaptive Mechatronics(HAM)includes human and computer system in a closed loop.Elderly person with disabilities,normally carry out their daily routines with some assistance to move their limbs.With the short fall...Human Adaptive Mechatronics(HAM)includes human and computer system in a closed loop.Elderly person with disabilities,normally carry out their daily routines with some assistance to move their limbs.With the short fall of human care takers,mechatronics devices are used with the likes of exoskeleton and exosuits to assist them.The rehabilitation and occupational therapy equipments utilize the electromyography(EMG)signals to measure the muscle activity potential.This paper focuses on optimizing the HAM model in prediction of intended motion of upper limb with high accuracy and to increase the response time of the system.Limb characteristics extraction from EMG signal and prediction of optimal controller parameters are modeled.Time and frequency based approach of EMG signal are considered for feature extraction.The models used for estimating motion and muscle parameters from EMG signal for carrying out limb movement predictions are validated.Based on the extracted features,optimal parameters are selected by Modified Lion Optimization(MLO)for controlling the HAM system.Finally,supervised machine learning makes predictions at different points in time for individual sensing using Support Vector Neural Network(SVNN).This model is also evaluated based on optimal parameters of motion estimation and the accuracy level along with different optimization models for various upper limb movements.The proposed model of human adaptive controller predicts the limb movement by 96%accuracy.展开更多
The paper briefly addresses DLR' s ( German Aerospace Center) expertise in space robotics by handof corresponding milestone projects including systems on the International Space Station ISS. It then discussesthe k...The paper briefly addresses DLR' s ( German Aerospace Center) expertise in space robotics by handof corresponding milestone projects including systems on the International Space Station ISS. It then discussesthe key technologies needed for the development of an artificial "robonaut" generation with mechatronic ultra-light weight arms and multifingered hands. The third arm generation is nearly finished now, approaching thelimits of what is technologically achievable today with respect to light-weight and power losses. In a similar wayDLR' s second generation of artificial 4-fingered hands was a big step towards higher reliability, manipulabilityand overall performance.展开更多
Software is becoming the driving force in today’s mechatronic systems. It does not only realize a significant part of their functionality but it is also used to realize their most competitive advantages. However, the...Software is becoming the driving force in today’s mechatronic systems. It does not only realize a significant part of their functionality but it is also used to realize their most competitive advantages. However, the traditional development process is wholly inappropriate for the development of these systems that impose a tighter coupling of software with electronics and mechanics. In this paper, a synergistic integration of the constituent parts of mechatronic systems, i.e. mechanical, electronic and software is proposed though the 3+1 SysML view-model. SysML is used to specify the cen-tral view-model of the mechatronic system while the other three views are for the different disciplines involved. The widely used in software engineering V-model is extended to address the requirements set by the 3+1 SysML view-model and the Model Integrated Mechatronics (MIM) paradigm. A SysML profile is described to facilitate the application of the proposed view-model in the development of mechatronic systems.展开更多
Middle Tennessee State University(MTSU)started a Mechatronics Engineering program four years ago.Over those four years,enrollment has grown exponentially and has increased to over 400 students.One major factor that dr...Middle Tennessee State University(MTSU)started a Mechatronics Engineering program four years ago.Over those four years,enrollment has grown exponentially and has increased to over 400 students.One major factor that draws interest to this new program is the university’s Experimental Vehicles Program(EVP),created by Dr.Saeed Foroudastan.The EVP includes different student teams that work to design and build the four projects the EVP has evolved to:human-powered lunar rover(formerly known as The Great Moonbuggy Race),powered off-road Baja,gasoline-powered formula car,and all-electric solar boat.These projects are designed to greatly enhance each student’s classroom experience.The EVP provides students hands-on experience that allows them to apply what they have learned in the classroom to something in real life.The students are responsible for designing and building each project with their team,which also provides them with skills like effective communication,teamwork,project management and more.Each project also has a competition that members of the team normally travel to and are able to compete on an international level.The Mechatronics Engineering program and the EVP at MTSU are both providing truly great opportunities and preparing students well that wish to enter the engineering field after college.展开更多
The development of modern science and technology has promoted the overlapping and mutual penetration among different disciplines, which led to the technological innovations in the field of mechanical engineering. The ...The development of modern science and technology has promoted the overlapping and mutual penetration among different disciplines, which led to the technological innovations in the field of mechanical engineering. The mechatronics technology conforms to the law of development of science and technology in today, and combines the mechanical technology and electronic technology together to integrate the logistics, energy flow and information flow. This paper briefly describes the concept of mechatronics and the elements of mechatronics technology, and elaborates on the application of mechatronics technology in three different areas of the Machinery Industry in the form of living examples, finally introduces the future developing direction of mechatronics technology.展开更多
With social progress and economic development, the development of science and technology is also changing with each passing day. Our country is gradually transforming from artificial manufacturing to intelligent manuf...With social progress and economic development, the development of science and technology is also changing with each passing day. Our country is gradually transforming from artificial manufacturing to intelligent manufacturing, and makes full use of mechatronics technology, which can effectively improve the work efficiency of intelligent manufacturing, and further promote the development of my countrys entire manufacturing industry. The application of mechatronics and sensing technology in automatic control is described for reference only.展开更多
Intelligent control technology, because can realize unmanned control operation, so use their own intelligent system to control and operate the corresponding equipment, so that it complete the corresponding action. The...Intelligent control technology, because can realize unmanned control operation, so use their own intelligent system to control and operate the corresponding equipment, so that it complete the corresponding action. The theory of intelligent control was put forward many years ago, but due to the limitation of the technical level, it could not be realized. With the rapid development of science and technology, intelligent control technology has been effectively promoted and applied in many fields. Especially in the mining enterprise application is more outstanding. Intelligent control technology can realize the integrated management of all kinds of machinery and equipment, and effectively improve the quality and efficiency of mineral production. At the same time can also ensure the safety of operators.展开更多
Through the integration with PLC technology, the stability of the mechatronics production system in the use process is guaranteed. By using the API, better system control can be achieved, resulting in a more complete ...Through the integration with PLC technology, the stability of the mechatronics production system in the use process is guaranteed. By using the API, better system control can be achieved, resulting in a more complete logical system. It effectively improves the stability of the system. Therefore, in the use of mechatronics production system, more and more enterprises begin to apply the PLC technology effectively, through the PLC technology to control the production process of PLC technology, to ensure that the system operation is more safe and stable. The function of the mechatronics engineering production system itself is even simpler and more complex than that of the PLC technology. On this basis, it is necessary to apply the PLC technology in the daily production, in order to improve the automation characteristics of the electromechanical technology more effectively.展开更多
With the progress of production technology in China, intelligent control technology will become the most widely used control technology in mechatronics. The wide application of intelligent control technology in our da...With the progress of production technology in China, intelligent control technology will become the most widely used control technology in mechatronics. The wide application of intelligent control technology in our daily production and life has played a huge role in promoting social development and industry upgrading. It has solved various difficulties encountered in work and production, effectively improved work efficiency, and promoted the development of China's economy. In the near future, the continuous upgrading of intelligent control technology will be applied to all walks of life, and make great contributions to accelerating the rapid development of China’s economy.展开更多
In the process of practical application, the mechatronics technology of construction machinery can enhance the performance of energy saving and environmental protection, automatically detect, identify and deal with fa...In the process of practical application, the mechatronics technology of construction machinery can enhance the performance of energy saving and environmental protection, automatically detect, identify and deal with fault problems, improve the operation effect and stability of machinery, and enhance the operation effect of machinery through relevant mechatronics technology, which is of great significance. In the process of future development, mechatronics technology will progress towards the direction of green, intelligent and sustainable, and promote the good operation and stable application of related machinery.展开更多
基金supported in part by the Aeronautical Science Foundation of China under Grant 2022Z005057001the Joint Research Fund of Shanghai Commercial Aircraft System Engineering Science and Technology Innovation Center under CASEF-2023-M19.
文摘An aileron is a crucial control surface for rolling.Any jitter or shaking caused by the aileron mechatronics could have catastrophic consequences for the aircraft’s stability,maneuverability,safety,and lifespan.This paper presents a robust solution in the form of a fast flutter suppression digital control logic of edge computing aileron mechatronics(ECAM).We have effectively eliminated passive and active oscillating response biases by integrating nonlinear functional parameters and an antiphase hysteresis Schmitt trigger.Our findings demonstrate that self-tuning nonlinear parameters can optimize stability,robustness,and accuracy.At the same time,the antiphase hysteresis Schmitt trigger effectively rejects flutters without the need for collaborative navigation and guidance.Our hardware-in-the-loop simulation results confirm that this approach can eliminate aircraft jitter and shaking while ensuring expected stability and maneuverability.In conclusion,this nonlinear aileron mechatronics with a Schmitt positive feedback mechanism is a highly effective solution for distributed flight control and active flutter rejection.
文摘With the rapid development of science and technology,new sensing technology has been used increasingly in mechatronics system,for the system of intelligent,automation and efficiency,provide strong support.Emerging sensor technology in electromechanical integration system of innovative applications not only promote the system of intelligent upgrade,also for its wide application in the field of multiple provides a strong support,and along with the advance of technology and application scenario development,emerging sensor technology in electromechanical integration system to play a more important role.In this regard,this paper first expounds the overview of emerging sensing technology,then analyzes the innovation and integration of emerging sensing technology and mechatronics system,and finally further explores the practical application of emerging sensing technology in mechatronics system,in order to provide some reference for relevant researchers.
基金Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training Project for College Students in Hunan Province in 2024:Design of Small Bionic Butterfly Machine Under the Background of Innovation and Integration(Project No.S202413809022)2023 Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training Project of Hunan College Students:Tiger Butterfly—Bionic Manufacturing and Morphology Research(Project No.S202313809022)。
文摘With the advancement of modern technology and the continuous development of science,research into flapping wing aircraft is becoming increasingly sophisticated.Addressing issues such as the large wingspan and heavy mass of existing bionic butterfly aircraft,this paper proposes the design of a lightweight lithium battery power supply,a chip integrated into a small circuit board,and a reference to the natural characteristics of butterfly wings.The wings are simulated using 0.125 mm polyethylene terephthalate(PET)film to replicate their movement.The driving structure employs a double motor and a four-bar mechanism to achieve natural and smooth wing vibrations.The control system features a lightweight motor,battery,and a high-performance low-power microcontroller for precise control.Using 3D printing technology,a lightweight design is realized,successfully simulating the structure and movement characteristics of a specific butterfly,demonstrating the principles of mechatronics.Furthermore,the design process incorporates multidisciplinary knowledge,and a workshop combining competitive discipline events with innovation and entrepreneurship has been established.This initiative fosters the deep integration of innovation and entrepreneurship education with professional training,effectively cultivating application-oriented technical talents.
基金financially supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(Grant No.2022YFC2204203)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52305107)。
文摘Precision actuation is a foundational technology in high-end equipment domains,where stroke,velocity,and accuracy are critical for processing and/or detection quality,precision in spacecraft flight trajectories,and accuracy in weapon system strikes.Piezoelectric actuators(PEAs),known for their nanometer-level precision,flexible stroke,resistance to electromagnetic interference,and scalable structure,have been widely adopted across various fields.Therefore,this study focuses on extreme scenarios involving ultra-high precision(micrometer and beyond),minuscule scales,and highly complex operational conditions.It provides a comprehensive overview of the types,working principles,advantages,and disadvantages of PEAs,along with their potential applications in piezo-actuated smart mechatronic systems(PSMSs).To address the demands of extreme scenarios in high-end equipment fields,we have identified five representative application areas:positioning and alignment,biomedical device configuration,advanced manufacturing and processing,vibration mitigation,micro robot system.Each area is further divided into specific subcategories,where we explore the underlying relationships,mechanisms,representative schemes,and characteristics.Finally,we discuss the challenges and future development trends related to PEAs and PSMSs.This work aims to showcase the latest advancements in the application of PEAs and provide valuable guidance for researchers in this field.
基金supported by the European Union by the Next Generation EU Project ECS00000017‘Ecosistema dell’Innovazione’Tuscany Health Ecosystem(THE,PNRR,Spoke 9:Robotics and Automation for Health)by the Italian Ministry of Education and Research(MUR)in the framework of the FoReLab project(Departments of Excellence).
文摘Muscle Shortening Maneuver(MSM)is a rehabilitation technique successfully applied to several pathological conditions.The concept is to passively elongate and shorten the target muscle group of the affected limb.As a result,the functionality(muscle strength and range of motion)of that limb is improved.The existing system induces these oscillations manually or without any feedback control,which can compromise the effectiveness and standardization of MSM.In this paper,we present a mechatronic system that can precisely deliver motion oscillations to the upper limb for a controllable execution of MSM.First,we collected the parameters(frequency and amplitude of the oscillations)from a system where a motor was heuristically used by a well-experienced therapist to induce the oscillations(without any feedback control).Based on these specifications,we chose the motor and rebuilt the experimental setup,implementing a sliding mode control with a sliding perturbation observer.With our system,the operator can choose a given frequency and amplitude of the oscillations within the range we experimentally observed.We tested our system with ten participants of different anthropometry.We found that our system can accurately reproduce oscillations in the frequency range 0.8 to 1.2 Hz and amplitude range 2 to 6 cm,with a maximum percentage normalized root mean square error around 7%.
基金supported in-part by the Natural Science Foundation of Guangzhou(2024A04J2552)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52275011 and 51905105)+3 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province(2023B1515020080)the Young Elite Scientists Sponsorship Program by the China Association for Science and Technology(CAST)(2021QNRC001)the Natural Science Foundation of Beijing(3252006)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities.
文摘As marine resources gain increasing significance,the development of high-performance propulsion systems has become a critical area focus in underwater robotics research.Drawing inspiration from the unique symmetrical morphology and highly agile oscillatory propulsion of stingrays,a compact stingray-inspired robot has been developed.This robot integrates multiple functional components,including a head,an oscillating guide rod mechanism,a flexible undulatory fin propulsion mechanism,a hybrid-material drive shaft,a control system,an energy supply unit,and a tail.Driven by three motors,the hybrid-material drive shaft facilitates efficient power transmission to each undulatory propulsion unit at varying angles,ensuring consistent and stable propulsion.The robot demonstrates advanced maneuverability,capable of performing 360°rotations and S-shaped trajectories on the water surface.Furthermore,its flexible drive shaft enables three-dimensional underwater locomotion through precise control of bending angles.With a compact design measuring 270 mm in length,270 mm in width,and 45 mm in height,and weighing only 346 g,the stingray-inspired robot achieves a maximum swimming speed of 0.617 body lengths per second(BL/s).This stingray-inspired robot holds significant potential for applications in underwater environmental monitoring,covert military reconnaissance,and aquaculture.
文摘The integration of artificial intelligence into the development and production of mechatronic products offers a substantial opportunity to enhance efficiency, adaptability, and system performance. This paper examines the utilization of reinforcement learning as a control strategy, with a particular focus on its deployment in pivotal stages of the product development lifecycle, specifically between system architecture and system integration and verification. A controller based on reinforcement learning was developed and evaluated in comparison to traditional proportional-integral controllers in dynamic and fault-prone environments. The results illustrate the superior adaptability, stability, and optimization potential of the reinforcement learning approach, particularly in addressing dynamic disturbances and ensuring robust performance. The study illustrates how reinforcement learning can facilitate the transition from conceptual design to implementation by automating optimization processes, enabling interface automation, and enhancing system-level testing. Based on the aforementioned findings, this paper presents future directions for research, which include the integration of domain-specific knowledge into the reinforcement learning process and the validation of this process in real-world environments. The results underscore the potential of artificial intelligence-driven methodologies to revolutionize the design and deployment of intelligent mechatronic systems.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 61074110)National Defense Pre-Research Foundation of China (Grant No. B0420060524)
文摘Multidisciplinary collaborative simulation （MCS） is an important area of research in the domain of multidisciplinary design optimization （MDO）.Although previous research for MCS has to some extent addressed some issues like using of multiple tools,integration stability,control of step size,data synchronization,etc,further work is still necessary to study how to achieve improved precision.A theoretical model is formulated to describe and analyze the integration process of MCS.A basic algorithm with equal major steps is proposed based on the model,along with two methods of implementation for the model,namely the serial method and the parallel method.A further algorithm based on convergent integration step is proposed,which has a more flexible strategy for run-time integration.The influence of interpolation techniques on simulation performance is studied as well.Simulations of the performance of various algorithms with different interpolation techniques are performed for both a simple numerical example and a complex mechatronic product.The novel algorithm based on convergent integration step,when used with a high-order interpolation technique,has better performance in terms of precision and efficiency.The innovation of this paper is mainly on the validation of high precision of the proposed convergent integration step algorithm.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51275052)Beijing Natural Science Foundation(No.3131002)
文摘The safety and reliability of mechatronics systems,particularly the high-end,large and key mechatronics equipment in service,can strongly influence on production efficiency,personnel safety,resources and environment.Based on the demands of development of modern industries and technologies such as international industry 4.0,Made-in-China 2025 and Internet + and so on,this paper started from revealing the regularity of evolution of running state of equipment and the methods of signal processing of low signal noise ratio,proposed the key information technology of state monitoring and earlyfault-warning for equipment,put forward the typical technical line and major technical content,introduced the application of the technology to realize modern predictive maintenance of equipment and introduced the development of relevant safety monitoring instruments.The technology will play an important role in ensuring the safety of equipment in service,preventing accidents and realizing scientific maintenance.
基金This work was supported by the Deanship of Scientific Research,King Khalid University,Kingdom of Saudi Arabia under research Grant Number(R.G.P.2/100/41).
文摘Human Adaptive Mechatronics(HAM)includes human and computer system in a closed loop.Elderly person with disabilities,normally carry out their daily routines with some assistance to move their limbs.With the short fall of human care takers,mechatronics devices are used with the likes of exoskeleton and exosuits to assist them.The rehabilitation and occupational therapy equipments utilize the electromyography(EMG)signals to measure the muscle activity potential.This paper focuses on optimizing the HAM model in prediction of intended motion of upper limb with high accuracy and to increase the response time of the system.Limb characteristics extraction from EMG signal and prediction of optimal controller parameters are modeled.Time and frequency based approach of EMG signal are considered for feature extraction.The models used for estimating motion and muscle parameters from EMG signal for carrying out limb movement predictions are validated.Based on the extracted features,optimal parameters are selected by Modified Lion Optimization(MLO)for controlling the HAM system.Finally,supervised machine learning makes predictions at different points in time for individual sensing using Support Vector Neural Network(SVNN).This model is also evaluated based on optimal parameters of motion estimation and the accuracy level along with different optimization models for various upper limb movements.The proposed model of human adaptive controller predicts the limb movement by 96%accuracy.
文摘The paper briefly addresses DLR' s ( German Aerospace Center) expertise in space robotics by handof corresponding milestone projects including systems on the International Space Station ISS. It then discussesthe key technologies needed for the development of an artificial "robonaut" generation with mechatronic ultra-light weight arms and multifingered hands. The third arm generation is nearly finished now, approaching thelimits of what is technologically achievable today with respect to light-weight and power losses. In a similar wayDLR' s second generation of artificial 4-fingered hands was a big step towards higher reliability, manipulabilityand overall performance.
文摘Software is becoming the driving force in today’s mechatronic systems. It does not only realize a significant part of their functionality but it is also used to realize their most competitive advantages. However, the traditional development process is wholly inappropriate for the development of these systems that impose a tighter coupling of software with electronics and mechanics. In this paper, a synergistic integration of the constituent parts of mechatronic systems, i.e. mechanical, electronic and software is proposed though the 3+1 SysML view-model. SysML is used to specify the cen-tral view-model of the mechatronic system while the other three views are for the different disciplines involved. The widely used in software engineering V-model is extended to address the requirements set by the 3+1 SysML view-model and the Model Integrated Mechatronics (MIM) paradigm. A SysML profile is described to facilitate the application of the proposed view-model in the development of mechatronic systems.
文摘Middle Tennessee State University(MTSU)started a Mechatronics Engineering program four years ago.Over those four years,enrollment has grown exponentially and has increased to over 400 students.One major factor that draws interest to this new program is the university’s Experimental Vehicles Program(EVP),created by Dr.Saeed Foroudastan.The EVP includes different student teams that work to design and build the four projects the EVP has evolved to:human-powered lunar rover(formerly known as The Great Moonbuggy Race),powered off-road Baja,gasoline-powered formula car,and all-electric solar boat.These projects are designed to greatly enhance each student’s classroom experience.The EVP provides students hands-on experience that allows them to apply what they have learned in the classroom to something in real life.The students are responsible for designing and building each project with their team,which also provides them with skills like effective communication,teamwork,project management and more.Each project also has a competition that members of the team normally travel to and are able to compete on an international level.The Mechatronics Engineering program and the EVP at MTSU are both providing truly great opportunities and preparing students well that wish to enter the engineering field after college.
文摘The development of modern science and technology has promoted the overlapping and mutual penetration among different disciplines, which led to the technological innovations in the field of mechanical engineering. The mechatronics technology conforms to the law of development of science and technology in today, and combines the mechanical technology and electronic technology together to integrate the logistics, energy flow and information flow. This paper briefly describes the concept of mechatronics and the elements of mechatronics technology, and elaborates on the application of mechatronics technology in three different areas of the Machinery Industry in the form of living examples, finally introduces the future developing direction of mechatronics technology.
文摘With social progress and economic development, the development of science and technology is also changing with each passing day. Our country is gradually transforming from artificial manufacturing to intelligent manufacturing, and makes full use of mechatronics technology, which can effectively improve the work efficiency of intelligent manufacturing, and further promote the development of my countrys entire manufacturing industry. The application of mechatronics and sensing technology in automatic control is described for reference only.
文摘Intelligent control technology, because can realize unmanned control operation, so use their own intelligent system to control and operate the corresponding equipment, so that it complete the corresponding action. The theory of intelligent control was put forward many years ago, but due to the limitation of the technical level, it could not be realized. With the rapid development of science and technology, intelligent control technology has been effectively promoted and applied in many fields. Especially in the mining enterprise application is more outstanding. Intelligent control technology can realize the integrated management of all kinds of machinery and equipment, and effectively improve the quality and efficiency of mineral production. At the same time can also ensure the safety of operators.
文摘Through the integration with PLC technology, the stability of the mechatronics production system in the use process is guaranteed. By using the API, better system control can be achieved, resulting in a more complete logical system. It effectively improves the stability of the system. Therefore, in the use of mechatronics production system, more and more enterprises begin to apply the PLC technology effectively, through the PLC technology to control the production process of PLC technology, to ensure that the system operation is more safe and stable. The function of the mechatronics engineering production system itself is even simpler and more complex than that of the PLC technology. On this basis, it is necessary to apply the PLC technology in the daily production, in order to improve the automation characteristics of the electromechanical technology more effectively.
文摘With the progress of production technology in China, intelligent control technology will become the most widely used control technology in mechatronics. The wide application of intelligent control technology in our daily production and life has played a huge role in promoting social development and industry upgrading. It has solved various difficulties encountered in work and production, effectively improved work efficiency, and promoted the development of China's economy. In the near future, the continuous upgrading of intelligent control technology will be applied to all walks of life, and make great contributions to accelerating the rapid development of China’s economy.
文摘In the process of practical application, the mechatronics technology of construction machinery can enhance the performance of energy saving and environmental protection, automatically detect, identify and deal with fault problems, improve the operation effect and stability of machinery, and enhance the operation effect of machinery through relevant mechatronics technology, which is of great significance. In the process of future development, mechatronics technology will progress towards the direction of green, intelligent and sustainable, and promote the good operation and stable application of related machinery.
