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components of a mechatronic system including physical plants, sensors and actuators.

2. To enable students master virtual experimentation of mechatronic

design via system dynamics simulation and analysis using software tools.

3. To teach students the essential digital technologies responsible for

the integration of signal conditioning, hardware interfacing, control systems and microprocessors in mechatronic design.

4. To facilitate students an understanding of mechatronic design

process for robotic applications.

5. To introduce students with a variety of advanced applications and

future trends in mechatronic system design.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the subject, students will be able to:

a. Evaluate a mechatronic design in products applications.

b. Apply knowledge of mathematics, electronics, control theories, signal engineering and engineering mechanics to model various components of a mechatronic system including sensors, actuators and microprocessors via analytical, computational and

experimental approaches.

c. Work effectively in a multi-disciplinary project team and apply project management technique to ensure successful completion of a design project.

d. Understand the importance of life-long learning and to perform literature search.

e. Present a design project via written report.

Subject Synopsis/ Indicative Syllabus

System Modeling and Simulation - Block diagram representation and

simulation; review of electrical, mechanical and fluid systems; electromechanical coupling; sensor and actuator modeling; mixed dynamic systems simulation using software tools; system stability; frequency response, PID control – principles and design.

interfacing; programming for interactive control; input/output processes; communication systems; programmable logic controllers – principles and applications.

Robotics - Robot geometry; robot arms; locomotion and drives;

motion control; robot programming; computer and electronic control; sensor and navigation; applications of robotic mechanism in product design.

Advanced Mechatronic Technology for Product Design - Sensors

for condition monitoring; mechatronic control in automated functional processes in products; introductory artificial intelligence in mechatronic product design; introductory fuzzy logic applications in product mechatronics; applications of microsensors and microactuators in smart product design.

Teaching/Learning Methodology

1. The lectures are aimed at providing students with an integrated

knowledge required for understanding the advanced design techniques for mechatronic system, advanced mechatronic applications and the integration of digital technologies.

2. The mini-project is aimed at enhancing the written and oral

communication skills in English and teamwork spirit of the students. The students are expected to utilize the knowledge acquired in class to devise a conceptual design of selected mechatronic product(s) and implement the final design. The students are required to participate in the mini-project through literature survey, information search, system design and evaluation, discussions, report writing and presentation of results. Innovative thinking is encouraged.

3. The tutorials are aimed at enhancing the students’ skills necessary

for analyzing the functional units of mechatronic design. Examples may include simulation of the dynamics of interconnected electrical, mechanical systems, programming demonstrations, etc. Therefore, the students will be able to solve real-world problems using the knowledge they acquired in the class.

4. The experiments will provide the students with hands-on

experience on the instrumentation and measurement systems. Typical laboratory experiments may include DC motor servo control system, stepper motor control system, sequential control using PLC, etc. It also trains students in the analysis and presentation of experimental data.

Teaching/Learning Methodology Outcomes a b c d e Lecture √ √ Tutorial √ √ √ Experiment √ √ Mini-project √ √ √ √ √

Assessment Methods in Alignment with Intended Learning Outcomes Specific assessment

methods/tasks weighting % Intended subject learning outcomes to be assessed (Please tick as appropriate) a b c d e 1. Class Test 20 % √ √ 2. Homework 10 % √ √ 3. Laboratory Report 5 % √ √ √ √ 4. Mini-project 15 % √ √ √ √ √ 5. Examination 50 % √ √ Total 100 %

Explanation of the appropriateness of the assessment methods in assessing the intended learning outcomes:

Overall Assessment:

0.5 x End of Subject Examination + 0.5 x Continuous Assessment.

1. The continuous assessment will comprise four components:

closed-book short test (20%), assignments (10%), one laboratory report (5%) and one mini-project (15%). The closed-book test is aimed at assessing the interim knowledge gained by the student. The assignments are aimed at assisting the students in preparation for the tests and checking the progress of their study. The laboratory report is aimed at assessing the capability of the student in analyzing and reporting experimental data. Hands-on experience is a very important to successful learning of this subject. The mini- project is aimed at giving students a chance to fully integrate the processes of conceptual and functional design, and implementation of a real mechatronic product. It helps to assess the student’s self- learning, problem-solving and knowledge integration capabilities. Communication skill in English is also assessed in the mini-project.

2. The examination will be used to assess the knowledge and

experience acquired by the students for understanding and

analyzing the advanced mechatronic system integration for product design, critically and individually, related to the student learning outcomes.

Student Study Effort Required

Class contact:

Lecture 38 Hrs.

Laboratory / Tutorial 4 Hrs.

Other student study effort:

Reading and review 20 Hrs.

Homework assignment 25 Hrs.

Project / Laboratory report 18 Hrs.

Total student study effort 105 Hrs.

Reading List and References

1. Shetty, D. and Kolk, R. A., Mechatronic System Design, PWS

Publishing Company, 1997.

2. Bolton, W., Mechatronics: Electronic Control Systems in Mechanical

Engineering, Prentice Hall, 1999.

3. McComb, G., Robot Builder’s Sourcebook, McGraw Hill, 2003.

4. Klafter, R. D, Chmielewski, T. A., and Negin, M., Robotic

Engineering: An Integrated Approach, Prentice Hall, 1989.

5. Wilkie, J., Control Engineering : An Introductory Course, Palgrave, 2002. 6. Popović, P. and Vlacic, L., Mechatronics in Engineering Design and

Subject Description Form

Subject Code ME4214

Subject Title Design for Product Safety

Credit Value 3

Level 4

Pre-requisite/ Co-requisite/ Exclusion

Pre-requisite: ME3202 Engineering Design for Products

ME3903 Quantitative and Computational Methods