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use the motion of electrically-charged particles to operate.
This flow of elec-
tricity can be used to transport both energy and information. Electrical ener-
gy is used to
(7)
… … … … … through an electric motor. Information pro-
duced by sensors can be managed by a central control system.
The final el-
ement required in mechatronics engineering is some
(8)
… … … … … .
Control theory is concerned with maintaining some optimal state in a dy-
namical system. It works by obtaining feedback
on its current state in an
environment, making a decision, and then issuing commands to take some
action.
In a mechatronic device, control is typically managed by a
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… … … … … — a single integrated circuit with a central processing
capability.
3.
Mechatronic devices are widespread in many societies. A car, for in-
stance, combines mechanical systems with electrical systems
and a central
computer. Many
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… … … … … detect information about the car’s
state, such as its speed, fuel level and engine temperature. These signals are
transported by electrical pathways to the car’s computer, which makes deci-
sions on how to respond. If fuel is too
low or the engine is too hot, the com-
puter may issue a command to display a warning message to the operator.
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