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MRL Research Directions

The MIT Mechatronics Research Laboratory team takes an interdisciplinary approach to research and development. The activities include fundamental research in physical system modeling, mechatronic design, control theory, and machine intelligence; with methods in algorithms, simulation, visualization, instrumentation, fabrication, and experimentation; and application projects in the fields of robotics and automation, nanotechnology, and intelligent systems. These are summarized and visualized in the animation on the right.

The publication page tags follow this classification scheme. We seek students and researchers with strong background in mechatronic system design, optics, robotics, control systems and hands-on experience.

Current and Recent Projects at MRL

• 1. Nanoscale video-rate imaging: design and control of versatile high-speed and large-range atomic force microscopes
• 2. Nanoscale inspection: intelligent optical characterization for nano-manufacturing
• 3. Robotics and automation: computer vision and cell phone recycling
• 4. Robotics and automation: pipe inspection and rehabilitation robot design
• 5. Instrumentation and learning: health monitoring and predictive maintenance
• 6. Instrumentation and learning: machine learning based control of electrical motor
• Nanotechnology/metrology
• Intelligent Systems
• Robotics & Automation
• Archived Projects

Atomic Force Microscope Development

Nanoscale imaging: design and control of versatile high-speed and large-range atomic force microscopes

Optical Semiconductor Inspection

Nanoscale inspection: intelligent optical characterization for nano-manufacturing

Cell Phone Recycling 3D Deprinter

Robotics and automation: computer vision and cell phone recycling

In-pipe Robots for Inspection and Reparing

Robotics and automation: pipe inspection and rehabilitation robot design

Plastic Production and Network Monitorning

Instrumentation and learning: internet of plastic monitoring and prediction

Machine Learning for Motors

Instrumentation and learning: machine learning based control of electrical motor

Collaborative Robotics

Real-time path-planning for dynamic obstacle avoidance in collaborative robot systems.

Robotic Stingray

Biomimetic robotic stingray with small number of actuators for underwater observation research

Depth Sensing for Autonomous Vehicles

Sensor instrumentation based on focus detction algorithms for autonomous vehicle depth sensor development

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Mechatronics and Robotics

Mechatronics researchers in UW Mechanical Engineering are engaged in an array of groundbreaking projects at the intersections of mechanics, electronics and computing. Much of this work takes place in the area of robotics; our faculty are at the forefront of research in robot-human interaction, nanorobotics, automation and advanced manufacturing. The new devices, technologies, systems and processes being developed in our labs will have lasting impact on industries as diverse as health care, automotive, aeronautics, manufacturing and information technology across the state of Washington and beyond.

Key research areas

• Robotics and human interaction
• Robotics for manufacturing
• Controls and system dynamics
• Sensors and actuators
• Compatible nanorobotics for human health
• Augmented and virtual reality
• Prosthetic devices
• Autonomous systems

Research highlights

The Autonomous Insect Robotics Laboratory develops technology aimed at insect-sized robots to create tiny robots capable of sensing and performing in the world without a human operator.

ME faculty are advancing the field of photonics through innovations in imaging technologies, optical scanning, molecular imaging, biomedical diagnostics and instrumentation.

Boeing Advanced Research Collaboration pairs Boeing engineers with students and faculty to develop solutions for Boeing products in the areas of automation, robotics, composites and aircraft assembly.

Focused on amplifying human and robotic interaction, the AMP Lab advances understanding of the dynamics and control of movement to design treatment strategies and assistive technologies that improve function and quality of life.

Award-winning student teams

Husky Robotics designs, builds, programs and competes Mars Rovers in simulated missions while providing students with experience in machining, circuit design, coding and project management.

EcoCAR is converting a Chevrolet Camaro into a hybrid electric vehicle for a student competition sponsored by General Motors and the U.S. Department of Energy.

HuskyADAPT works with the community to modify toys and codesign innovations to improve the lives of individuals with disabilities and support inclusive play for all.

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Focused Sections

Focused section on flexible and intelligent control in mechatronic systems, call for papers.

With the booming development of mechatronics systems and artificial intelligence, flexible and intelligent control have attracted increasing attention in modern society due to their promising prospects. The flexibility of mechatronic systems allows them to perform precise tasks in complex environments, improving production efficiency and human quality of life, whether in the manufacturing industry, medical field, or daily life. Intelligent control technology endows mechatronic systems with autonomous decision-making ability, enabling them to adapt to changing work environments and requirements through accurate perception of the surrounding complex environment. However, flexible and intelligent control technology also faces increasing challenges. Flexible mechatronic systems need to have higher robustness and applicability to cope with complex and changing work environments and requirements. Also, intelligent control requires the continuous improvement of algorithms and sensor technologies to enhance the mechatronic system’s response speed and accuracy, as well as its interaction capabilities with humans or heterogeneous structure design to complete a variety of complex tasks.

The IEEE/ASME TMECH invites manuscripts for a focused section on “flexible and intelligent control in mechatronics systems” to report the latest research results, both theoretical and application oriented. The focused section will emphasize flexible and intelligent control in mechatronics systems, including mechanism design and optimization of intelligent robotic systems, modelling and control of flexible mechatronics system, applications of mechatronic for flexible and intelligent system, etc. It will provide an opportunity for engineers and scientists to exchange their most recent accomplishments in this area. It is expected to consolidate high impact contributions from researchers and developers in the area and thus offer readers a comprehensive view, not only on the present-day issues but also the future horizons. We encourage submissions of both theoretical and experimental works, which would promote further research activities in the area.

Manuscripts will be subject to the normal TMECH review procedures. The topics of interest within the scope of this Special Section include, but not limited to, the following:

● Theoretical foundations for mechatronics in flexible control systems ● Modelling and identification in flexible and intelligent mechatronics system ● Sensing and environmental perception for flexible and intelligent mechatronics system ● Complex task dynamic planning for flexible and intelligent mechatronics system ● Analysis methods enhanced by artificial intelligence for flexible control systems ● Flexible and intelligent control methods in space/aerial/ground/surface/underwater vehicles ● Manufacturing methods for flexible and intelligent mechatronics system; ● Applications of flexible and intelligent control in industry/military/agriculture/logistics

Manuscript preparation:

Papers must contain original contributions and be prepared in accordance with TMECH standards. Instructions for authors are available online at:  http://www.ieee-asme-mechatronics.org

Manuscript Submission:

Manuscripts should be submitted through the online submission service available at: http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/tmech-ieee . The cover letter should report the following statement: “This paper is submitted for possible publication in the Focused Section on Flexible and Intelligent Control in Mechatronic Systems” . All manuscripts will be subjected to a peer review process.

Important Dates:

Lead Guest Editor:

Xinkai Chen Department of Electronic Information Systems, Shibaura Institute of Technology, Japan- Email: [email protected]

Guest Editors:

• Jianqiang Li National Engineering Laboratory for Big Data System Computing Technology, Shenzhen University, China – Email: [email protected]
• Yu Liu School of Automation Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology,China- Email: [email protected]
• Sofiane Khadraoui Electrical Engineering Department, University of Sharjah, UAE- Email: [email protected]
• Ram S. Mohan Department of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Tulsa, USA- Email: [email protected]

Focused Section on Smart Actuation and Multi-Modal Sensing Systems for Mechatronics Applications, Beyond the Human Capabilities

In recent years, the number of research groups around the world working on innovative actuation systems (e.g., soft/compliant robots, reconfigurable systems) and multi-modal sensor systems (e.g., tactile, proximity, inertial, vision) is continuously growing. This focused section will be a stage for researchers, engineering, and industrial practitioners to propose novel mechatronics solutions integrated into robotic system that are capable of autonomously executing tasks typically hazardous, dirty, and boring for humans, or into human-centric solutions where the robot supports the human in complex tasks. To reach this objective, novel actuation and multi-modal sensor systems, with functionalities and features also beyond human capabilities, will play a fundamental role in a range of innovative applications in key sectors, from service to production, from healthcare to domestic use. Furthermore, these solutions must be able to guarantee the responsiveness, intelligibility, and adaptability necessary for natural human-robot, as well as robot-robot, collaboration and interaction. The close interaction between actuation and sensing also allows the implementation of algorithms for quick detection and response to failures in different embodiments of mechatronics systems. In this direction also move several players (e.g., EU Commission and single countries) by funding new research and innovation projects and opening calls for new proposals. Particular focus shall be placed on multidisciplinary methodological frameworks, hardware development for real-world applications and out-of-lab experiments. Manuscripts should contain both theoretical and experimental results and they will be subject to the normal TMECH review procedures. The topics of interest within the scope of this Special Section include, but not limited to, the following:

• Human-centric robotics.
• Multi-modal perception.
• Sensing and perception for grasping and manipulation.
• Smart-material-based actuation and sensing systems.
• Sensor fusion techniques.
• Integrated robot design for natural human-machine interaction.
• High-density/distributed actuation and sensing.
• Sensory-motor integration.
• Shared autonomy of redundancy control in human-robot interaction.
• Synergy of data and robotics.

Manuscript preparation: Papers must contain original contributions and be prepared in accordance with TMECH standards. Instructions for authors are available online at: http://www.ieee-asme-mechatronics.org Manuscript Submission: Manuscripts should be submitted online at: https://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/tmech-ieee . The cover letter should report the following statement: “This paper is submitted for possible publication in the Focused Section on Smart Actuation and Multi-Modal Sensing Systems for Mechatronics Applications, Beyond the Human Capabilities”. All manuscripts will be subjected to the regular TMECH peer review process. Any questions relating to this focused section can be sent to one of the Guest Editors below via emails.

• Salvatore Pirozzi Department of Engineering, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, Italy – Email: [email protected]
• Gianluca Palli Department of Electrical, Electronic, and Information Engineering, University of Bologna, Italy – Email: [email protected]
• Hyung-Soon Park Department of Mechanical Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, South Korea – Email: [email protected]
• Yue “Sophie” Wang College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences, Clemson University, Clemson, USA. Email: [email protected]
• Maximo A. Roa Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics, German Aerospace Center (DLR), Germany. Email: [email protected]
• Denny Oetomo Department of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC 3010, Australia. Email: [email protected]

The Fifth Edition of the Focused Section on TMECH/AIM Emerging Topics

Submissions are called for the Fifth Edition of Focused Section (FS) on TMECH/AIM Emerging Topics. This Focused Section is intended to expedite publication of novel and significant research results, technology and/or conceptual breakthroughs of emerging topics within the scopes of TMECH (www.ieee-asme-mechatronics.org), providing rapid access to the state-of-the-art of TMECH publications to the mechatronics community.

The submitted paper must not exceed 8 TMECH published manuscript pages, excluding photos and bios of authors, and will be subject to the peer review process by TMECH standard. All final accepted papers will be published in August Issue of TMECH in 2024, and will be presented in the 2024 IEEE/ASME International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics (AIM 2024, www.aim2024.org). The rejected papers from the submissions will be transferred to the Program Committee of AIM 2024 for further review and consideration as conference contributed papers.

The review process for submissions to this Focused Section will be conducted in up to two rounds with one Major/Minor Revision allowed, and the final decision falls into one of the following two categories:

1. Accept for publication in Focused Section. In this case, the paper will be accepted by AIM 2024 concurrently for presentation only, with full information of the paper included in the preprinted proceeding of AIM 2024. The final publication in TMECH, however, will be subject to the completion of presentation in AIM 2024 with full registration fee paid.

2. Reject for publication in Focused Section (after the first or second round). In this case, the paper, as well as all the review comments, will be forwarded to the Program Committee of AIM 2024 for further consideration. A final Accept/Reject decision will then be made by the Committee as a conference contributed paper for AIM 2024.

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Papers must contain original contributions and be prepared in accordance with the journal standards. Instructions for authors are available online on the TMECH website.

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Manuscripts should be submitted to TMECH online at: mc.manuscriptcentral.com/tmech-ieee, selecting the track ‘TMECH/AIM Emerging Topics’. The cover letter should include the following statement: This paper is submitted to the Fourth Edition of Focused Section on TMECH/AIM Emerging Topics. The full information of the paper should be uploaded concurrently to AIM 2024 online at: ras.papercept.net/conferences/scripts/start.pl, noted with the given TMECH manuscript number in the designated area.

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     Qingze Zou, [email protected],edu , Senior Editor of TMECH,

     Yan Wan , [email protected] , Program Co-Chair of AIM 2024.

This focused section aims at providing an opportunity for material scientists, robotic/control engineers, and practitioners from academia or industry to present the latest theoretical and technological achievements in  Complaint Mechanisms for Mechatronics . Particular focus shall be placed on transdisciplinary methodological frameworks, hardware development for real-world applications and out-of-lab experiments.

First Review by  2023-06-01

This Focused Section is intended to expedite publication of novel and significant research results, technology and/or conceptual breakthroughs of emerging topics within the scopes of TMECH (www.ieee-asme-mechatronics.org), providing rapid access to the state-of-the-art of TMECH publications to the mechatronics community. In 2023 this Focused Section is in its fourth edition.

First Review by  2023-03-01

This focus section aims to provide a platform for academic and industrial communities to report recent results and emerging research direction in real-time monitoring, fault diagnosis, prognosis, and health management for EVs. Topics include, but are not limited to, the following research topics and technologies:

• Condition monitoring techniques for EVs
• Fault diagnosis and prognosis techniques for EV components and systems 
• Remaining useful life prediction of EV components and systems 
• Health management for EV batteries 
• Fault diagnosis and fault tolerant control for EV motors 
• Resilient design techniques for EVs using hardware and software redundancy 
• Diagnosis, prognosis, and health management for EVs using cloud data and computation 

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Mechatronics integrates electronics, controls, and computers in the design of high performance systems. Most modern products – automobiles, household appliances, printers, hard-disk drives, surgical tools, to name a few – embody numerous ‘intelligent’ or ‘smart’ features enabled by mechatronics.

Mechatronic design strives to produce higher performance at lower costs, a critical goal in the tech sector in today’s economy. Our mechatronic systems research focuses on:

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• Bio-inspired compliant systems

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SME researchers have worked on movement and transfer mechanisms of China's Yutu lunar rover. Credit: Harbin Institute of Technology

Renowned for its research on robots and mechatronics, mechanical design, and ultraprecision and micro/nano manufacturing, HIT’s School of Mechatronics Engineering (SME) is credited for significant contributions to major national projects, ranging from manned spaceflight and deep space exploration to nuclear energy breakthroughs.

Housing the State Key Laboratory of Robotics and Systems, SME has established strength in robotics research. As early as 1985, a team led by SME’s Hegao Cai, a member of the Chinese Academy of Engineering (CAE), developed the country’s first industrial robot, Huayu-1 . In 2013, the SME team developed China’s first space robot. The technology has been successfully applied to the Shiyan-7 satellite, and the Tiangong-2 space laboratory. The current focus is on a manipulator system for the experimental cabin of the Chinese Space Station.

Substantial progress has also been made by CAE member, Zongquan Deng, on planetary rover mobility systems. His team constructed the topological atlas database for suspension configuration, and established a slip-sinkage terramechanics model for studying wheel-terrain interaction, solving the challenges of planetary rovers’ obstacle negotiation and prevention of wheels from being stuck. Their configuration of the six-wheeled rocker-bogie suspension and elastic wire-mesh wheels, along with their level-swing linkage transfer mechanism, were used in China’s lunar rovers. They also designed an active-passive composite mobility system and a transfer mechanism for China’s Mars rover.

SME’s research also contributes to inertial confinement fusion (ICF), a technique for producing fusion power by compressing and heating hydrogen isotopes with powerful laser beams. To withstand this, optical devices for the laser system need to have ultra-clean and super smooth surfaces. A SME team has developed a series of ultra-precision machine tools to process elements inside the optical assemblies. They are now using their ultra-clean processing method to develop a highly precise optics assembly for higher-power laser systems, leading to potential breakthrough opportunities in ICF.

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To improve everything from fuel economy to performance, automotive researchers are turning to “mechatronics,” the integration of familiar mechanical systems with new electronic components and intelligent-software control. Take brakes. In the next five to 10 years, electromechanical actuators will replace hydraulic cylinders; wires will replace brake fluid lines; and software will mediate between the driver’s foot and the action that slows the car. And because lives will depend on such mechatronic systems, Rolf Isermann, an engineer at Darmstadt University of Technology in Darmstadt, Germany, is using software that can identify and correct for flaws in real time to make sure the technology functions impeccably. “There is a German word for it:  grndlich  ,” he says. “It means you do it  really  right.”

In order to do mechatronic braking right, Isermann’s group is developing software that tracks data from three sensors: one detects the flow of electrical current to the brake actuator; a second tracks the actuator’s position; and the third measures its clamping force. Isermann’s software analyzes those numbers to detect faults-such as an increase in friction-and flashes a dashboard warning light, so the driver can get the car serviced before the fault leads to failure.

“Everybody initially was worried about the safety of electronic devices. I think people are now becoming aware they are safer than mechanical ones,” says Karl Hedrick, a mechanical engineer at the University of California, Berkeley. “A large part of the reason they are safer is you can build in fault diagnoses and fault tolerance. Isermann is certainly in the forefront of people developing technology to do this.”

Isermann is also working to make engines run cleaner. He is developing software that detects combustion misfires, which can damage catalytic converters and add to pollution. Because it’s not practical to have a sensor inside a combustion chamber, Isermann’s system relies on data from sensors that measure oxygen levels in exhaust and track the speed of the crankshaft (the mechanism that delivers the engine’s force to the wheels). Tiny fluctuations in crankshaft speed accompanied by changes in emissions reveal misfires. If a misfire is detected, the software can warn the driver or, in the future, might automatically fix the problem.

Partnerships with manufacturing companies-including DaimlerChrysler and Continental Teves-merge the basic research from Isermann’s group with industry’s development of such technologies in actual cars. Isermann says that “80 to 90 percent of the innovations in the development of engines and cars these days are due to electronics and mechatronics.” Until recent years, mechatronic systems were found mainly in such big-ticket items as aircraft and industrial equipment or in small precision components for products such as cameras and photocopiers. But new applications in cars and trucks have helped prompt a surge in the number of groups working on mechatronics. The trend has been fueled by falling prices for microprocessors and sensors, more stringent vehicle-emissions regulations in Europe and California, and automakers’ wanting to enhance their vehicles with additional comfort and performance features.

Although the luxury market looms largest today-new high-end models from BMW contain more than 70 microprocessors that control more than 120 tiny motors-mechatronics will be moving into the wider car market within five years, says Lino Guzzella, codirector of the Institute of Measurement and Control at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology. And with software like Isermann’s on board, the electronic guts of these new driving machines should be as sturdy and reliable as steel. 

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Identifying the Trend of Research on Mechatronic Projects

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Mechatronics is an interdisciplinary field of engineering sciences characterized by the integration and interconnection between mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and computer science. Mechatronic products are mostly structurally complex, but they are an optimal solution for many fields of industry such as medicine, agriculture, agribusiness, among others. The main objective of this article is to identify research trends on NPD (New Product Development) mechatronics projects today. For this, a bibliographic review is made, citing important works in the area since 2001, addressing the main objective of each research, in order to group them into approaches and identify current research trends. In the end, it is concluded that the trend is to reduce the total cost of a mechatronic product, as well as to begin to adapt concepts of the new technologies of Industry 4.0 (I4.0) to the NPD mechatronic projects. The goal is to facilitate the collaboration, in a more formal way than social communication and, consequently, simplifies knowledge reuse.

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• Water Pollution Monitoring RC Boat
• Arduino Covid Disinfection Box
• Solar SeaWater Desalination Machine
• Silent Air Purifier & Humidifier
• Weather Imaging CubeSat with Telemetry Transmission
• Design and Fabrication of Automatic Pneumatic Ramming Machine
• Design and Fabrication of Emergency braking system in Four-Wheeler
• Arduino based Snake Robot Controlled using Android Application
• Electromagnetic Braking System
• Solar SeaWeather and Pollution Transmitter Buoy
• Automatic Wire Cutter And Stripper Machine
• Automatic Sugarcane Bud Cutter Machine
• Coin Operated Water ATM with Bottle Dispenser
• DIY Automatic Screen Printing Machine
• Cam Shaft Mechanism DIY Ventilator
• Contactless Switch For 4 Load Switching
• 3D Scanner Machine using Arduino
• 4 Slot Coin Operated Cola Vending Machine
• Auto Dough Maker Dough Kneading Machine
• Colour Product Sorting using Pneumatic Conveyor belt
• Variable Head Solar Grass Cutter Weed Trimmer
• 360 Degree Fire Protection System
• 8 Leg Spider Robot by Theo Jansen Linkage
• Arduino Multi Player Air Hockey Table
• Goods Transport Stair Climber Robot
• Programmable Robotic Arm Using Arduino
• Football Shooter Soccer Ball Launcher Machine
• Mini Belt grinder Project
• Flamethrower & Extinguisher RC Robot
• Four Wheel Steering Mechanism Project
• Regenerative Breaking With Power Monitor
• Mini Mechanical Wire & Rod Cutter Machine
• Head Tilt Controlled Wheelchair for Disabled
• RC Solar Lake Pool Cleaner Drone
• Advanced Mosquito Killer Machine
• Portable Induction Cooktop With Time/Temp Settings
• Three Axis CNC Machine 1 Meter x 2 Meter
• Oil Skimmer RC Boat
• Electromagnetic Coil Gun 3 Stage
• Automatic Coil Winding Machine
• Off Road Adventure Robot with Action Camera
• Waterproof Action Camera Drone
• Solar Panel Cleaning Robot
• IOT Water Pollution Monitor RC Boat
• Indoor Farming Hydroponic Plant Grow Tent
• Voice Controlled Air Purifier
• Automatic Hydroponic Plant Grow Pot
• Rain Sensing Hands Free Umbrella Bag
• LIDAR Micro Done With Proximity Sensing
• Automatic Self Folding Dining Table
• RC Underwater Exploration Drone
• SeaWave Power Generator With Solar
• Wall Climbing Glass Cleaner Robot
• Sustainable Fishing Drone Without Bycatch
• Portable Electric Power Tiller Machine
• IOT Syringe Infusion Pump
• Self Charging Solar Powered Drone
• Auto IV Pole with IV Bag Refill Alert
• Pesticide Sprayer & COVID Sanitization Drone
• Thermal Vision RC Robotic Tank
• Medical Supplies Delivery Drone
• Dual Side Potato Fries Maker Machine
• Mattress Cleaning Machine
• Automatic Potato Peeling Machine
• IOT Weather Station Airship
• Fishing Drone
• Portable 3 in 1 Car Washer & Wiper
• Portable Air Compressor with Auto Cutoff
• Floating Sun Tracker Hydraulic Solar Panel
• AI Bartender Cocktail Maker Machine
• IOT Dog Daycare Robot
• Indoor Racing Drone with Action Camera
• DIY Tricopter Selfie Drone
• Rough Terrain 3 Wheel Electric Bike
• Unique Hubless Ebike With Suspension
• Anti Riot Shield With Pepper Spray & Blinding
• 360° Aerial Surveillance UAV With IOT Camera
• 360° Filmmaking Drone For 4K HD Video
• Solar Outdoor Air Purifier & Air Quality Monitor
• Fire Extinguisher & Fire Fighting Drone
• Semi Automatic Back Massager Machine
• Arm Mounted Hammer Drill Machine
• 360° Welding Cutting Rotary Turn Table Positioner
• Indoor Farming Hydroponic Plant Grow Chamber
• Portable PPE Kit Sterilizer Ozone + UV
• Thermal Screening Drone
• Dual Mount Auto Sanitizer Dispenser
• Autonomous Theft Proof Delivery Robot For Food & Ecommerce
• Social Distancing & Mask Monitor Drone
• DIY Oxygen Concentrator Generator For Covid 19
• DIY Ventilator using Arduino For Covid Pandemic
• Water Landing and Take-off Drone
• 2WD Vehicle Drone Air + Land Surveillance
• Public Property Violation and Anti Littering Drone
• Farm Protector Drone for using Arduino
• Automatic Liquid Dispenser Vending Machine
• Design and Fabrication of External Pipe Climbing Robot
• Anti-Riot Drone with Tear Gas
• Multi-purpose Sea Surveillance + Search & Rescue RC Boat
• Expandable Transforming Ebike 1 to 3 Seater
• Automatic Rain Water Sensing Umbrella
• Pollution Monitoring & Source Tracker Drone
• Intelligent Surveillance and Night Patrolling Drone
• DIY 5DOF Wireless Hand Motion Controlled Robotic Gripper Arm
• Automatic Waste Segregation System
• Power Saving System for Lathe
• Garbage Collection Robot Using Wireless Communication Technology
• Design and Manufacturing of Solar Powered Seed Sprayer Machine
• Quadriplegics Wheelchair Control by Head Motion using Accelerometer
• Design and Fabrication of Mini Groundnut & Peanut Shelling Machine
• Air Powered Mini Wall Climbing Robot Project
• 20 Liter Jar Automatic Cleaning and Washing machine
• Automatic Automobile Brake Failure Indicator with Buzzer
• Design and Fabrication of Vertically Wall Climbing Glass Cleaning Robot
• Alcohol Detection with Go Kart Ignition Locking Project
• Pneumatic Reciprocating Power Hacksaw Machine Project
• Pneumatic Paper Cup Making Machine Project
• Design and Fabrication of Battery Powered Monowheel
• Pneumatic Powered Metal Pick and Place Arm
• Six Legged Spider Bot using Klann Mechanism
• IOT Color Based Product Sorting Machine Project
• Wireless Humanoid Bionic Arm on Robotic Vehicle
• RF Controlled Beach Cleaner Robotic Vehicle
• E Skateboard With Motion Sensing
• Pneumatic Powered Wall Climbing Robot
• Remote Controlled Mini Forklift
• Rough Terrain Vehicle Using Rocker Bogie Mechanism
• Motorized Chain Mechanism Hacksaw
• Coin Based Cola & Soda Vending Machine
• Automatic Vacuum Cleaner Robot Project
• Design & Fabrication of Automated Punching Machine
• Design & Fabrication of Motorized Scissor Jack
• Rough Terrain Beetle Robot
• Mini Windmill Power Generation Project
• Steering Mechanism Vehicle With Joystick Control
• Plant Irrigation Water Sprinkler Robot
• Automatic Seed Sowing Robot
• Design & Fabrication of Attachable Wheelchair Automator
• 2 Wheel Drive Forklift For Industry Warehouses
• Smart Solar Grass Cutter With Lawn Coverage
• Bedini Wheel Using Electromagnetic Flux Generation
• High Performance Hovercraft With Power Turning
• Automated 5Dof Robotic Arm Mechanism
• Automated Coconut Scraping Machine
• Automated Double Hacksaw Project
• Pedal Powered Water Purifier Project
• Automatic Blackboard / Whiteboard Cleaner System
• Automated Drain/Gutter Cleaner Project
• Automatic MotorBike Stand Slider
• Contactless Eddy Braking System
• Gearless Transmission Using Elbow Mechanism
• Pulley Based Movable Crane Robot
• Push Based Box Transport Mechanism
• Sand Filter & Separator Project
• Fire Fighter Robot With Night Vision Camera
• Long Range Spy Robot With Night Vision
• Long Range Spy Robot With Obstacle Detection
• Long Range Spy Robot With Metal Detection
• Remote Controlled Automobile Using Rf
• Remote Controlled Robotic Arm Using Rf
• Android Controlled Robotic Arm
• Hand Motion Controlled Robotic Arm
• Hand Motion Controlled Robotic Vehicle
• Rf Controlled Spy Robot With Night Vision Camera
• Hovercraft Controlled By Android
• Fully Automated Solar Grass Cutter Robot
• Remote Controlled Pick & Place Robotic Vehicle
• MC Based Line Follower Robot
• Agricultural Robot Project
• Mini Conveyor Belt Mechanism
• Dual Motor Electric Go-Kart For Rough Terrain
• Fire Fighter Robot Project
• Motorized 2 Wheel Scooter Project
• RF Controlled Robotic Vehicle
• RF Controlled Robotic Vehicle With Metal Detection Project
• Obstacle Avoider Robotic Vehicle
• Voice Controlled Robotic Vehicle

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• Advanced Mechanics of Composite Structures
• Automotive Systems
• Biomechatronics
• Biomedical Applications
• Design of Mechatronic Systems
• Dynamics and Vibration
• Energy Systems
• Experimental and Computational Micro/Nano Fluidics and Heat Transfer
• Real-Time Imaging and Machine Vision Systems
• Robotics, Systems and Controls
• Shape Sensing and Structural Health Monitoring
• Tissue Engineering
• Topology Optimization of Materials and Structures
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