Basics of Mechatronics
BASIC DATA
course listing
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course code
MHK0140
course title in Estonian
Mehhatroonika alused
course title in English
Basics of Mechatronics
course volume CP
-
ECTS credits
6.00
to be declared
yes
fully online course
not
assessment form
Examination
teaching semester
spring
language of instruction
Estonian
English
Study programmes that contain the course
code of the study programme version
course compulsory
EANB16/25
no
LARM18/25
no
MVEB14/25
no
Structural units teaching the course
EE - Department of Electrical Power Engineering and Mechatronics
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course aims in Estonian
Anda ülevaade tänapäeva mehhatroonikast kui tehnika valdkonnast ning selle valdkonna rakendustest tööstuses, teeninduses ja igapäevaelus.
Anda üldteadmised mehhatroonika, automaatika ja robootikasüsteemi ülesehitusest, nendes süsteemides kasutatavatest komponentidest ning taolise süsteemi rakendamise põhimõtetest.
Anda eelteadmised mehhatroonika-, automaatika või robottehnolise süsteemi kavandamise ning ekspluatatsiooni meeskonnas kaasalöömiseks vastavalt põhierialale.
course aims in English
To give an overview about mechatronics as an Engineering Discipline and related applications in industry, service and everyday life.
To give basic knowledge in basic composition of mechatronic, automation and robotic system, components used in these systems and application principles of these systems.
To give basic knowledge for taking part as a team member in designing and exploitation of a mechatronic, automation or robotic system in the respective field.
learning outcomes in the course in Est.
Teab ja orienteerub põhilistes mehhatroonika-, automaatika ja robootika süsteemi ülesehitustes ja nende kasutusvaldkondades.
Tunneb põhilisi mehhatroonika- ja automaatikasüsteemi põhikomponente ja orienteerub nende põhilistes kasutusvaldkondades.
Tunneb ja on võimeline hindama mehhatroonika- ja automaatikasüsteemide põhikomponentide käitumist ning erinevate valdkondade teadmiste rolli niisuguste komponentide kavandamisel ja integreerimisel terviksüsteemiks.
learning outcomes in the course in Eng.
Knows and orients in main structures of mechatronics, automation and robotics systems and knows respective application areas.
Knows main mechatronic and automation systems components and orients in respective basic applications.
Knows and is able to evaluate the characteristics of mechatronic and automation system components and the role of different knowledge in design and integration of the components into a whole operational system.
brief description of the course in Estonian
Mehhatroonika ja automaatika ning robootika põhimõisted ja käsitlused. Mehhatroonikasüsteem, selle struktuur ja kavandamise põhialused. Mehhatroonika, automaatika ja robotsüsteemide rakendused tööstuses, teeninduses ja igapäevaelus. Eluslooduse ja tehissüsteemide analoogia ning mehhatroonikasüsteemi ülesehituse põhimõtted. Mehhatroonika rakendused masinais, materjalide roll, mehhanismid, elektroonika komponentide kasutamine, passiiv- ja aktiivelemendid, digitaal- ja analoogkomponendid, süsteemide modelleerimine ja analüüs, masina juhtsüsteemi ülesehitus, kontrollerid, liikumise juhtseadmed, hüdraulilised, pneumaatilised ja elektrilised täiturid, ajamid ja nende valik, andurid ja täiturmehhanismid ja nende staatilised ja dünaamilised karakteristikud. Modelleerimine ja simuleerimine. Tulevikutrendid. Näited mehhatroonika tarkvara kasutamisest masinate ja seadmete loomisel ning juhtimisel.
brief description of the course in English
Main definitions and concepts in mechatronics, automation and robotics. Mechatronics system, respective structure and design. Mechatronics, automation and robotics applications in industry, service and everyday life. Similarity of nature and artificial systems and principles of mechatronics systems build up. Mechatronics applications in machines, role of materials, mechanisms, use of electronics components, passive and active elements, digital and analog components, system modelling and analysis, structure of machine control systems, controllers, control of motion, hydralic, pneumatic and electrical actuators, drives and their use, sensors and their use and their static and dynamic characteristics. Modelling and simulating. Future trends. Examples of mechatronic software applications in design and control of machines.
type of assessment in Estonian
-
type of assessment in English
-
independent study in Estonian
Iseseisva töö eesmärgid:
kinnistada loengute materjali iseseisva mõtestatud tegevusega,
omandada esmaseid teadmisi mehhatroonika ja automaatika rakendustest, ülesehitusest ja komponentide valikust ning kasutamisest,
omandada vilumusi mehhatroonika ja automaatika lihtsamate probleemide lahendamises ja vastavate tulemuste vormistamisel ning esitamisel.
independent study in English
The aim of individual work:
to deepen the knowledge developed by lecture material by individual analysis and practical work,
to develop first knowledge in understanding the applications of mechatronic and automation systems, their structure and respective components and their use.
To develop skills for solving basic mechatronics and automation problems and compiling and presenting respective results.
study literature
Introduction to Mechatronics, A. Kuttan, Oxford Univ.Press, 2007, 331p.
Mechatronics, A Multidisciplinary Approach, W.Bolton, Prentice Hall, 2008, 593p.
Handbook of Robotics, B.Siciliano and O.Khatib, Springer.
Loenguslaidid
study forms and load
daytime study: weekly hours
4.0
session-based study work load (in a semester):
lectures
2.0
lectures
-
practices
0.0
practices
-
exercises
2.0
exercises
-
lecturer in charge
-
LECTURER SYLLABUS INFO
semester of studies
teaching lecturer / unit
language of instruction
Extended syllabus
2025/2026 spring
Even Sekhri, EE - Department of Electrical Power Engineering and Mechatronics
English
    MHK0140 Evaluation criteria.pdf 
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    2024/2025 spring
    Even Sekhri, EE - Department of Electrical Power Engineering and Mechatronics
    English, Estonian
      MHK0140 Evaluation criteria.pdf 
      2023/2024 spring
      Anton Rassõlkin, EE - Department of Electrical Power Engineering and Mechatronics
      English
        MHK0140 Assessment guideline and creteria .pdf 
        2022/2023 spring
        Anton Rassõlkin, EE - Department of Electrical Power Engineering and Mechatronics
        English, Estonian
          2021/2022 spring
          Anton Rassõlkin, EE - Department of Electrical Power Engineering and Mechatronics
          English, Estonian
            MHK0140 Evaluation criteria.pdf 
            2020/2021 spring
            Anton Rassõlkin, EE - Department of Electrical Power Engineering and Mechatronics
            English, Estonian
              MHK0140 Evaluation criteria.pdf 
              2019/2020 spring
              Anton Rassõlkin, EE - Department of Electrical Power Engineering and Mechatronics
              English, Estonian
                MHK0140 Evaluation criteria.pdf 
                2018/2019 spring
                Mart Tamre, EE - Department of Electrical Power Engineering and Mechatronics
                English
                  MHK0140 Evaluation criteria.pdf 
                  Course description in Estonian
                  Course description in English