English

Noun

mechatronics ‎(uncountable)

1. The synergistic combination of mechanical engineering, electronic engineering and software engineering for the study of automata from an engineering perspective and the control of advanced hybrid systems.
   • 1989, Makoto Kajitani, A Concept of Mechatronics

     Advanced technology to create energy-saving, resorce-saving and highly intelligent systems by integrating mechanics, electronics and software is called mechatronics.

   • 2012, Alex A. Kecskes, The Rise of the Mechatronics Engineer

     So what's this new hybrid called a Mechatronics Engineer? Simply stated, these pros apply mechanical, electrical, and computer engineering theory and techniques to create automated, intelligent products, smart devices, and industrial control systems--systems that can then be "taught" to improve their performance. This is where many future engineering jobs are headed.

Synonyms

• electromechanical systems

Derived terms

• micromechatronics

Related terms

• mechatronic

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See also

• electromechanical
• systems