Mechatronics
Mechatronics is an interdisciplinary branch of engineering that synergistically combines elements of mechanical engineering, electronic engineering, computer science, and control engineering.
Areas of application
- Robotics
- Aerospace engineering
- Automotive engineering
- Medical devices
- Consumer electronics
- Industrial automation
Example
A self-driving car is a prime example of mechatronics, as it integrates mechanical systems (such as sensors and actuators) with electronic systems (such as GPS and computing hardware) and software (such as machine learning algorithms) to enable autonomous navigation.