Automotive mechatronics

Presentation about the article written by Hans Peter Schöner at the Magazine Elsevier: Control Engineering Practice, done for the class "Design of Mechatronic Systems" at the Benemerita Universidad Autonoma de Puebla. It includes the definition of Mechatronics, the diference between an automated system and a mechatronics one, the actual mechatronic systems in the vehicles and the limitations for the future development of the automotive industry which can be solved using Mechatronic with a proposed Development process.

1. Automotive Mechatronics Hans-Peter Schöner Elsevier : Control Engineering Practice 12 (2004) 1343–1351 Karla Carballo Valderrábano Diseño de Sistemas Mecatrónicos Otoño 2016 Automotive Mechatronics 1

2. Mechatronics Synergetic use of several engineering disciplines Modern way to design ‘‘helpful machinery ’’ The tasks of the machinery should be realized in the most efficient way, be it mechanically, electronically , or by software . The functions required can be implemented into the available space at a reasonable price . Otoño 2016 Automotive Mechatronics 2

3. Automated system Suitable control Complex information processing algorithms System properties N on-linear State- dependant Timevarying . Adaptive and learning systems MECHATRONICS MEANS MORE!!! Otoño 2016 Automotive Mechatronics 3

4. Mechatronics Integration: The most suitable technology for every function. Sensotronic , electronics and mechanics. Smaller size Lesser hardware Cheaper production cost Increased requirements on environmental conditions Complexity More actuators and sensors. Information processing (pattern recognition algorithms) High speed , deterministic , hierarchical communication systems (BUS Systems) Otoño 2016 Automotive Mechatronics 4

5. M echatronic systems in vehicles Anti- blocking system (ABS) and electronic stability program ( ESP) Reduce driving accidents Active body control (ABC) system Controls the body vibrations caused by road roughness . Manual transmissions are being automated with complex actuator and sensor systems Give similar shifting comfort with a higher efficiency Headlamps are turned on and off according to light conditions Adaptive airbag deployment Otoño 2016 Automotive Mechatronics 5

6. Limitations for future development Reduction of Fuel consumption Improving combustion engines Hybrid vehicles Regulations for exhaust emissions Working and environmental conditions Complex and flexible algorithms Accident-free driving Assistant systems Automatic driving Limitations and enabling factors for future development Trade-off between cost and performance Otoño 2016 Automotive Mechatronics 6

7. Development Process Otoño 2016 Automotive Mechatronics 7

8. Automotive Mechatronics Better functionality Better use of space L ower number of interfaces Smaller cost for a given performance. Requires a function-oriented design approach The best suited technologies available. Engineers of the different disciplines Teamwork Use of tools to link the technologies together Otoño 2016 Automotive Mechatronics 8