Question

Provide two examples of mechatronic systems that you encounter in your everyday environment or that interest you. for each system, identify any/all:

a.sensors
b.actuation
c.electronics/computation elements

Answer 1

1. Air conditioner

2. Washing/drying machine

Step-by-step explanation:

1. Mechatronic System: The air conditioner:

Sensors: Thermometers

Actuation: Motors used to move the vanes that guide the air out of the vent.

Electronics/computation elements: Microprocessor used to process information from the sensors

2. Mechatronic System: Washing/ drying machine

Sensors: Thermometers

Actuation: Motors used to turn the washing drum

Electronics/computation elements: Microprocessor used to process the wash time and control the drum