Advanced mechatronics course based on wheeled mobile robots and real-time embedded control experimental setups

Abstract

In recent years the use of personal robotic platforms and their applications increased significantly. Among the various disciplines of engineering, currently mechatronics and robotics are among the most popular and most promising in the industrial field. Mechatronics brings together disciplines such as mechanics, electronics, industrial control and computation. On the other hand Mechatronics and robotics can be a useful means to increase the motivation of students and workers in their training process. In this regard, this paper presents a new multidisciplinary approach with focus on project oriented and hands on learning in advanced mechatronics course. This method will satisfy the requirement of modern technological society and industry. The implementation of the proposed method for a few semesters shows that students are so interested in such a method which leads them to learn more and steadily.