Fundamentals of Mechatronics
Master the essentials of mechatronic systems, including microcontrollers, sensors, and actuators, with hands-on experience building robotic devices.
Master the essentials of mechatronic systems, including microcontrollers, sensors, and actuators, with hands-on experience building robotic devices.
This comprehensive course introduces students to the mechatronics revolution, teaching fundamental concepts and practical applications in robotic device development. Students learn core mechatronics concepts including microcontroller programming, sensor interfacing, and actuator control through hands-on labs and real-world projects. The course covers essential topics from basic circuit concepts to advanced mechatronic system implementation, culminating in building functional robotic devices. Using the required TI-RSLK-Mechkit, students gain practical experience in prototyping and system integration.
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What you'll learn
Master microcontroller programming and embedded systems
Design and implement sensor integration systems
Develop actuator control mechanisms
Create interrupt-driven programs for microcontrollers
Build functional mechatronic devices and robots
Understand circuit concepts and electrical components
Skills you'll gain
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Graded assignments, exams
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There are 6 modules in this course
This introductory course provides a comprehensive foundation in mechatronics technology and applications. Students explore the fundamentals of microcontrollers, embedded systems programming, actuator control, and sensor interfacing. The curriculum combines theoretical knowledge with practical, hands-on experience through lab assignments using the TI-RSLK-Mechkit. The course progresses from basic circuit concepts to advanced topics in mechatronic system design, preparing students for real-world applications in robotics and automation.
Overview of Microcontrollers
Module 1
Circuits and Electrical Components
Module 2
Microcontroller Fundamentals
Module 3
Motors and Servos
Module 4
Sensors and Microcontroller Interfacing
Module 5
Building Mechatronic Systems
Module 6
Fee Structure
Instructor
Leading Expert in Aerial Robotics and Autonomous Systems
Dr. Jonathan Rogers is a distinguished professor in the Guggenheim School of Aerospace Engineering at Georgia Tech, where he directs the Aerial Robotics and Experimental Autonomy Lab (AREAL). His research spans applied dynamics, controls, robotics, and autonomy, with groundbreaking contributions to rotorcraft technology, smart weapons, and stochastic optimal control. Currently serving as the Lockheed Martin Professor of Avionics Integration, Rogers has developed innovative technologies including emergency power-off landing systems, interceptor UAVs, and multi-UAV collaborative flight systems for package transport. His academic journey includes a BS in Physics from Georgetown University and both MS and PhD degrees in Aerospace Engineering from Georgia Tech. Rogers' excellence has been recognized through numerous awards, including the NSF CAREER Award, US Army Research Office Young Investigator Award, and the Lockheed Martin Inspirational Young Faculty Award. His work, which bridges theoretical research with practical applications, has gained international attention through features in MIT Technology Review, Engadget, BBC news, and IEEE Spectrum. At AREAL, his team focuses on developing practical technologies for autonomous aircraft through an interdisciplinary approach combining mechatronics design, control algorithm development, modeling and simulation, and experimental testing.
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