The project focuses on novel design methodologies related to the recently introduced field of applied research in mechatronics.
Special emphasis is put on robotic systems.
The new design methodology encompasses all design phases of dynamic controllers of robotic systems, e.g., modelling, development of control strategies, prototyping and experimental validation. The mechatronics approach to the overall design requires a new, integrated and interdisciplinary approach in which mechanical, electronic, software and control aspects are treated in a complementary way. This makes the modelling stage of the design of mechatronics systems particularly important. The modelling software and hardware have to support different descriptions, standards and views. On the other hand, computer aids have provided some integration tools that enable the designer to simulate, verify and validate his design concepts, treating the mechatronics system as a whole composition of heterogeneous components.