| | Mechatronics Engineering (Site not responding. Last check: ) |
 | | The term mechatronic means that the product or production process involves a mechanical structure containing actuators (usually motors to make things move), a microprocessor to control the overall operation of the system, sensors to allow the microprocessor to monitor the state of the system and electronics to connect the other parts together. |
 | | Washing machines can sense the amount of dirt in the washing load and vary their use of water and electricity to suit, and chemical sensors in microwave ovens can monitor the smell of food to ensure that it is cooked perfectly. |
 | | During level three, the units covering many aspects of mechatronics are taken to a professional level, and include sensor systems, microprocessor applications, mechanical vibrations, the application of mechatronics in manufacturing, together with power electronics and electrical drives. |
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