Mechamatronics: an automotive perspective

Alan L. Browne; Norman K. Bucknor; Y. T. Cheng; Nancy L. Johnson; William C. Lin; Chandra S. Namuduri; Zongxuan Sun; Patrick B. Usoro

doi:10.1117/12.562582

29 July 2004 Mechamatronics: an automotive perspective

Alan L. Browne, Norman K. Bucknor, Y. T. Cheng, Nancy L. Johnson, William C. Lin, Chandra S. Namuduri, Zongxuan Sun, Patrick B. Usoro

Author Affiliations +

Proceedings Volume 5388, Smart Structures and Materials 2004: Industrial and Commercial Applications of Smart Structures Technologies; (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.562582
Event: Smart Structures and Materials, 2004, San Diego, CA, United States

Abstract

The automobile today is primarily a mechanical system focused on the conversion of energy from a variety of forms into mechanical effort and desired motion. Consequently, automobile designers and engineers have traditionally taken mechanically-oriented approaches to solving problems or enhancing the performance and functionality of the automobile. Unfortunately, this way of looking at problems severely limits the options available and has usually led to bulky, massive, inflexible and expensive solutions. Expanding the solution domain beyond the purview of traditional mechanical approaches can enhance the realization of effective solutions. This paper introduces the notion that "Mechamatronics," the integration of mechanical systems, smart materials and electronics, offers new degrees of freedom for achieving this goal.

Citation Download Citation

Alan L. Browne, Norman K. Bucknor, Y. T. Cheng, Nancy L. Johnson, William C. Lin, Chandra S. Namuduri, Zongxuan Sun, and Patrick B. Usoro "Mechamatronics: an automotive perspective", Proc. SPIE 5388, Smart Structures and Materials 2004: Industrial and Commercial Applications of Smart Structures Technologies, (29 July 2004); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.562582

ACCESS THE FULL ARTICLE

INSTITUTIONAL
Select your institution to access the SPIE Digital Library.

SELECT YOUR INSTITUTION

PERSONAL
Sign in with your SPIE account to access your personal subscriptions or to use specific features such as save to my library, sign up for alerts, save searches, etc.

PERSONAL SIGN IN

No SPIE Account? Create one

PURCHASE THIS CONTENT

SUBSCRIBE TO DIGITAL LIBRARY

50 downloads per 1-year subscription

Members: $195

Non-members: $335 ADD TO CART

25 downloads per 1 - year subscription

Members: $145

Non-members: $250 ADD TO CART

PURCHASE SINGLE ARTICLE

Includes PDF, HTML & Video, when available