Mechatronics, Robotics and Components for Automation and Control
| Authors: | Ollero Anibal, University of Sevilla, Spain
Boverie Serge, Siemens Automotive, France
Goodall Roger, University of Loughborough, United Kingdom
Sasiadek Jurek, Carleton University, Canada
Erbe Heinz, TU Berlin, Germany
Zuehlke Detlef, University of Kaiserslautern, Germany |
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| Topic: | 4.1 Components and Instruments |
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| Session: | Mechatronics, Robotics and Components for automation and Control |
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| Keywords: | Components for control, Mechatronic Systems, Robotics, Cost Oriented Automation, Human-Machine Systems |
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Abstract
This paper is devoted to the analysis of a broad technological field of Mechatronics, Robotics and Components for automation and control systems. Several subfields are considered: i) Components and instruments, involving sensors, actuators, embedded systems and communications; ii) Mechatronics concepts and technologies; iii) Robotics; iv) Human-machine systems, including technical issues and social implications; and v) Cost-oriented automation which is a multidisciplinary field involving theory, technologies and application as well as economical and social issues. First current key problems in this field are considered then, the accomplishment and trends are analysed. Finally, the forecast is presented.
