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Electronics World Wireless World, 2008
The author discusses the challenges of developing mechatronic systems. Most engineers are surpris... more The author discusses the challenges of developing mechatronic systems. Most engineers are surprised to learn that the term mechatronics is nearly 40 years old. It was first used in1969 by Tetsuro Mori, an engineer at the Yaskawa Company, to describe a system composed of mechanical and electrical elements that is controlled by an embedded system (Fig. 1). In today's world it is rare to find electromechanical devices without some kind of embedded system. The intelligence from an embedded system delivers enhanced performance, reduced energy consumption, better reliability, and safer operation, which are key differentiators and value drivers for a piece of equipment.
Electronics World Wireless World, 2008
The author discusses the challenges of developing mechatronic systems. Most engineers are surpris... more The author discusses the challenges of developing mechatronic systems. Most engineers are surprised to learn that the term mechatronics is nearly 40 years old. It was first used in1969 by Tetsuro Mori, an engineer at the Yaskawa Company, to describe a system composed of mechanical and electrical elements that is controlled by an embedded system (Fig. 1). In today's world it is rare to find electromechanical devices without some kind of embedded system. The intelligence from an embedded system delivers enhanced performance, reduced energy consumption, better reliability, and safer operation, which are key differentiators and value drivers for a piece of equipment.