This course teaches the design of mechatronic systems which integrate mechanical, electrical, and control systems engineering. A computer hard disk drive is an example of a complex mechatronic system discussed in the class.
Laboratories form the core of the course.
They cover topics such as aliasing, quantization, electronic feedback, power amplifiers, digital logic, encoder interfacing, and motor control. The labs make extensive use of Simulink, a Matlab toolbox which allows for graphical simulation and programming of real-time control systems. His research is primarily in System Dynamics and Control, with applications in the fields of robotics and manufacturing automation. Kamal Malek is a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. His research interests include the organization of design and product development.