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mechatronics

Also known as mechatronic engineering, mechatronics engineering

Mechatronics engineering, also called mechatronics, is the synergistic integration of mechanical, electrical, and computer systems employing mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, electronic engineering and computer science and engineering, and includes a combination of robotics, computer science, telecommunications, systems, control, automation and product engineering.

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Mechatronics is the combination of mechanical, electrical, and computer engineering working together to create smart machines and systems—like robots or automated devices. It matters because this integrated approach lets engineers design products that are more capable, efficient, and responsive than systems using just one type of engineering alone.

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Occupation.employment_field: Science, technology, engineering, industry, computer, exploration
Occupation.type: Engineering
Occupation.official_names: Mechatronics Engineer
Occupation.competencies: Multidisciplinary technical knowledge, electro-mechanical system design, system integration and maintenance
Occupation.specialty: Mechanical engineering, electrical/electronics engineering, computer science and engineering, software programming, system engineering, control system, smart and intelligent system, automation and robotics
Occupation.activity_sector: Electrical and mechanical industry, engineering industry

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Mechanical
Electronics and electricals
Avionics
Industrial
Robotics
Computer
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As technology advances over time, various subfields of engineering have succeeded in both adapting and multiplying. The intention of mechatronics is to produce a design solution that unifies each of these various subfields. Originally, the field of mechatronics was intended to be nothing more than a combination of mechanics, electrical and electronics, hence the name being a portmanteau of the words "mechanics" and "electronics"; however, as the complexity of technical systems continued to evolve, the definition had been broadened to include more technical areas.