1st Edition

Mechatronic Systems Devices, Design, Control, Operation and Monitoring

Edited By Clarence W. de Silva Copyright 2008
    490 Pages 287 B/W Illustrations
    by CRC Press

    490 Pages 287 B/W Illustrations
    by CRC Press

    Mechatronics has emerged as its own discipline over the past decade, yet no reference has lived up to the demands of being a working guide for designing and implementing the new generation of mechatronic systems. Uniting an international team of leading experts, Mechatronic Systems: Devices, Design, Control, Operation and Monitoring rises to the challenge of providing a practical, comprehensive, and detailed guide to the theory and application of modern mechatronics.

    Weaving the Multi-Domain Tapestry
    This book treats all components of the mechatronic system as a unified whole, combining mechanics, electronics, intelligent control, sensors, actuators, and communication networks through integrated design. Extensive cross-referencing lends this work a coherence not found in other books on mechatronics, which amount to little more than collections of papers.

    Real-World Guidance from the Experts
    Extensive examples and case studies take you effortlessly from theory to analysis, design, and application. Convenient snapshots in the form of tables, graphs, illustrations, and summaries give you immediate access to the information you need.

    Mechatronic Systems: Devices, Design, Control, Operation and Monitoring is a critical compendium of need-to-know information covering mechatronic devices, communication and control technologies, mechatronic design and optimization, and techniques for monitoring and diagnosis.

    Technology Needs for Mechatronic Systems; C.W. de Silva
    MECHATRONIC DEVICES
    Robotic Application of Mechatronics; H. Li and S.X. Yang
    Swiss Lever Escapement Mechanism; Y.Fu and R. Du
    Instrumented Wheel for Wheelchair Propulsion Analysis; M. Mallakzadeh anf F. Sassani
    MEMS-Based Ultrasonic Devices; T. Siu and M. Chiao
    Polyaniline Nanostructures; H. Xia and H.S.O. Chan
    COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES
    TCP Connectivity Analysis in Mobile Ad-Hoc Networks; S. Adibi
    i.LIGHT: Communication Using Visible Light; G.K.H. Pang
    Bluetooth Networking; V.C.M. Leung and V.W.S. Wong
    Brain-Machine Interfacing and Motor Prosthetics; A.E. Brockwell and M. Velliste
    CONTROL TECHNOLOGIES
    Adaptive Control of a Gantry System; C.S. Teo, K.K. Tan, S. Huang, and S.Y. Lim
    Virtual Computer Numerical Control System; K. Erkorkmaz, Y. Altintas, and C-H. Yeung
    Model Predictive Control of a Flexible Robot; T. Fan and C.W. de Silva
    Computer Vision in Multi-Robot Cooperative Control; Y. Wang and C.W. de Silva
    Robotic Tasks Using Discrete Event Controller; N.W. Koh, M.H. Ang Jr., and S.Y. Lim
    Fuzzy Modeling and Control; Z. Guo, J. Mao, Y. Yue, and Y. Li
    MECHATRONIC DESIGN AND OPTIMIZATION
    Mechatronic Modeling and Design; S. Behbahani and C.W. de Silva
    Evolutionary Mechatronic Tool; S. Behbahani and C.W. de Silva
    Mechatronic Design Quotient; S. Behbahani and C.W. de Silva
    Kinematic Design Optimization of Acrobot; L. Yang, C.M. Chew, A.N. Poo, and C.W. de Silva
    Evolutionary Optimization in the Design of a Heat Sink; M.R. Alrasheed, C.W. de Silva, and M.S. Gadala
    Actuator Optimization and Fuzzy Control in Mechatronics; H. Marzi
    MONITORING AND DIAGNOSIS
    Health Monitoring of a Mechatronic System; F. Pirmoradi, F. Sassani, and C.W. de Silva
    Defect Detection of Patterned Objects; H>y.T. Ngan and G.K.H. Pang
    Fault Detection and Diagnosis in Mechatronic Systems; K.K. Tan, S. Huang, T.H. Lee, A.S. Putra, C.S. Teo, and C.W. de Silva
    Sensor Fusion for Online Tool Condition Monitoring; W.H. Wang, Y.S. Wong, and G.S. Hong
    Modeling of Cutting Forces During Machining; Z.G. Wang, M. Rahman, Y.S. Wong, K.S. Neo, J. Sun, and H. Onozuka
    Mechatronics in Landmine Detection and Removal; T. Nanayakkara, L. Piyathilaka, and A. Subasinghe
    Online Monitoring and Fault Diagnosis of Ship Propulsion Systems; Z. Feng, Z. Chen, and Y. Wang
    Index

    Biography

    de Silva\, Clarence W.

    "I have no doubt that [this text] will lead to further insights, new research, enhanced collaborations, and increased practical applications in the field of Mechatronics…"
    -From the Foreword by Prof. Michael Isaacson, Ph.D., P.Eng., Dean, Faculty of Applied Science, University of British Columbia