Dear colleagues:

Today more than ever mechatronics has a primary role in the study of mechanical systems.

There is no longer a mechanical system with the presence of the electronic and IT part.

The interest of this section is to evaluate the basic mechatronics:

Mechatronics engineering is the design of computer-controlled electromechanical systems. The essence of it is that the design of the mechanical system must be performed together with the design of the electrical/electronic and computer control aspects that together, comprise a complete system.

Some examples of mechatronic systems include: a CD or DVD player; computer hard disc drives; a fly-by-wire aircraft control system; and an anti-lock braking system (ABS). Each of these products is essentially mechanical in nature, but could not function without the integral design of the electrical and computer control systems that are critical to their operation.

Mechatronics engineers today are changing the world by:

- Developing advanced prosthetics for amputees

- Creating Internet of Things (IOT) devices

- Leveraging artificial intelligence in autonomous vehicles and robotics.

Mechatronics engineers use a multidisciplinary and systems-based approach to develop the "intelligent" electromechanical devices and integrated systems present in our daily lives including: smartphones, 3D printers, satellite systems, intelligent vehicle systems, wearable devices.

Leading Section Editor:

Prof.Rosario Sinatra