Sunday, April 8, 2007

Robotics and Mechatronics part 2

How does Mechatronic engineering apply to robotics?

The common dream of most Mechatronic engineer is to build robots. In the meantime, Mechatronic engineering graduates design and supervise construction of systems automation. Industrial robots are programmed and maintained by Mechatronic engineers.

Robotics and mechatronics part 2

Robotics and their associated programming requires knowledge of electrical systems and mechanical movement. Robots are constrained in their movement. This can be 1-axis, 2-axis, 3-axis, or multiple axis robots.

Multiple axis robots can be hard to program. It is easier to program a 2 axis robot than a 3-axis one, as you have limitations on its motion based on its wires and its motors.

As I mentioned in a previous article, robotics have invaded many industries to increase productivity. They are far more precise, accurate, and less prone to boredom. Robots can be programmed to do anything within their capabilities.

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