R Mechatronics Instructor: Dr. Hong Zhang Mechanical Engineering Rowan University
ME ROWAN 2 R General Information WF 10:50am 12:05am Rm 239, Rowan Hall Instructor: Dr. Hong Zhang Office: Rm 133, Rowan Hall Phone: (856) 256-5347 Email: zhang@rowan.edu
ME ROWAN 3 R Objective This course is to introduce the principles and applications of integrated electrical and mechanical systems. Different components of a complete mechatronic system will be analyzed through real life examples. Handson experiments and projects will be employed intensively along with real-life style reports, demonstrations and presentations.
R Examples Adaptive Cruise Control Volvo Sartre car train Audi self parking car Google self driving car The Da Vinci Robot RYNO motor unicycle Solowheel Boston Dynamics WildCat DARPA Grand Challenge (SCHAFT) ME ROWAN 4
R Characters Broad applications Fast evolving Hands-on Learning outside classroom ME ROWAN 5
R Materials Mechatronics Electronic Control Systems in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, 4 th or 5 th Ed. By W. Bolton. Mechatronics By Dan Necsulescu Introduction to Robotics Analysis, Systems, Applications By Saeed B. Niku Arduino Uno or equivalent (required) ME ROWAN 6
R Assignments Major projects (group) 1. Arduino car 2. Your own mechatronic wonder or one from recommended topics Wiki pages (group) Sensor Actuator A mechatronic device Teaching practice (individual) ME ROWAN 7
ME ROWAN 8 R Professional Conduct To promote better professional conduct, the observance of the behaviors will be represented in final grade. Examples of Good Professional Conduct: Good Attendance and be on time Pay attention Be prepared for class (reading the text, reviewing notes) Actively contribute to the group activities Examples of Poor Professional Conduct: Frequent absences or late arriving Disruptive behavior in class (side conversations, etc.) Not paying attention (reading newspaper, doze, etc.) Being unprepared for class Neglect your responsibilities in group activities
R Teams Group teams with 3-4 members, 5 teams total Do all group assignments and projects within the team. Remain in one team during the semester. Non-participating member may be voted out from the team! ME ROWAN 9
ME ROWAN 10 R Course Outline Sensors Actuators Mechatronics Modeling & Analysis Projects Control Microprocessor
R Course Schedule Wk Lecture W F Topic HW Explanation 1 1 1/22 Introduction Project 1: Build a remotely controlled car with an Aruduino, 2 pots, 2 motor, and 1 sensor 2 1/24 MicroProcessor Generate light pattern 2 3 1/29 Arduino lab Arduino on LED lights 4 1/31 Sensor Sensor research 3 5 2/5 Sensor 6 2/7 Sensor lab Potentiometer & encoder 4 7 2/12 Sensor teaching practice 8 2/14 Sensor teaching practice Sensor wiki page due 10 minutes on the sensor researched 5 9 2/19 Actuator (Hydraulic) Actuator research 10 2/21 Actuator (motor) Sensor wiki comments due 6 11 2/26 Actuator lab Motor and servo control 12 2/28 Actuator teaching practice 7 13 3/5 Actuator teaching practice Actuator wiki page due 10 minutes on the actuator researched 14 3/7 Project 1 work time Plan project 2 A mechatronic miracle you had thought for many years 8 15 3/12 Project 1 competition Actuator wiki comments due 16 3/14 Lecture: GUI & Processing Case study a mechatronic device 9 x 3/19 Spring Break x 3/21 Spring Break 10 17 3/26 Determine project 2 topic Project 2 proposal due 18 3/28 Lecture: Fritzing, Communication, etc 11 19 4/2 Case study of a mechatronic device 20 4/4 Project 2 work time Preliminary design and part list due 12 21 4/9 Case study of a mechatronic device 22 4/11 Project 2 work time 13 23 4/16 Intro to robotics Final design and part list due x 4/18 Good Friday NO Class 14 24 4/23 Project 2 work time 25 4/25 Project 2 work time 15 26 4/30 Project 2 work time 27 5/2 Project 2 demonstration How to report due at May 6 Grade each other's report 16 May 6~10 Final's week Peer evaluation of report due at 10 ME ROWAN 11
R Grading Project 1 30% Project 2 40% Wiki & Teaching 15% Labs 15% Total 100% ME ROWAN 12
R Project 1 Build a toy race car with an Aruduino, 2 pots, 2 motor, and 1~2 sensors (40%) Remotely controlled to run through a set of obstacles. (40%) Self driving along a predetermined track. (20%) Self driving along an undisclosed track. (10% bonus) If the cars can form a fleet and run along the undisclosed track together. Competition time: March 12/14, 2014 ME ROWAN 13
R How-to Report Step-by-step how to build your race car Explanation of the sensor used Flow chart and explanation Cost analysis Commercialization plan Due March 28, 2014 ME ROWAN 14
R Project 2 Any great mechatronic idea that you have thought about but don t have time or knowledge to do it. Think early and start early. Write a proposal for approval. Idea and concept Major parts and cost estimation Deadline: 3/26, but the earlier the better. ME ROWAN 15