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227-0123-00L 6 Credits BSC , MSC D-ITET , D-INFK

Mechatronics

Mechatronik

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Thomas Markus Gempp
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:14:20

Abstract

Introduction into mechatronics. Sensors and actors. Electronic and hydraulic power amplifiers. Data processing and basics of real-time programming, multitasking, and multiprocessing. Modeling of mechatronical systems. Geometric, kinematical, and dynamic elements. Fundamentals of the systems theory. Examples from industrial applications.

Objective

Introduction into the basics and technology of mechatronical devices. Theoretical and practical know-how of the basic elements of a mechatronical system.

Content

Introduction into mechatronics. Sensors and actors. Electronic and hydraulic power amplifiers. Data processing and basics of real-time programming, multitasking, and multiprocessing. Modeling of mechatronical systems. Geometric, kinematical, and dynamic elements. Fundamentals of the systems theory. Examples from industrial applications.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Recommendation of textbook. Additional documentation to the individual topics, slides from lecture, Documentation from industrial companies.

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC , MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
written 180 minutes
Aids
Unterlagen aus der Vorlesung (jedoch keine durchgerechneten Übungen bzw. Musterlösungen), Buch "Mechatronik", Formelsammlungen, Taschenrechner ohne Kommunikationsmöglichkeiten

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Mechatronik
  • Thu 13:15-17:00 (ETZ E 6)
4 h weekly

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