Computational Intelligent Techniques in Mechatronics

This book, set against the backdrop of huge advancements in artificial intelligence and machine learning within mechatronic systems, serves as a comprehensive guide to navigating the intricacies of mechatronics and harnessing its transformative potential. Mechatronics has been a revolutionary force in engineering and medical robotics over the past decade. It will lead to a major industrial revolution and affect research in every field of engineering. This book covers the basics of mechatronics, computational intelligence approaches, simulation and modeling concepts, architectures, nanotechnology, real-time monitoring and control, different actuators, and sensors. The book explains clearly and comprehensively the engineering design process at different stages. As the historical divisions between the various branches of engineering and computer science become less clearly defined, mechatronics may provide a roadmap for nontraditional engineering students studying within the traditional university structure. This book covers all the algorithms and techniques found in mechatronics engineering, well explained with real-time examples, especially lab experiments that will be very informative to students and scholars. Audience This resource is important for R & D departments in academia, government, and industry. It will appeal to mechanical engineers, electronics engineers, computer scientists, robotics engineers, professionals in manufacturing, automation and related industries, as well as innovators and entrepreneurs.

Table of Contents:
Preface xxi 1 AI in Mechatronics 1 Vansh Gehlot and Prashant Singh Rana 1.1 Introduction to AI Techniques for Mechatronics 2 1.2 Machine Learning for Mechatronic Systems 5 1.3 Computer Vision for Mechatronic Perception 9 1.4 Soft Computing Techniques 13 1.5 AI Planning and Decision-Making 16 1.6 Natural Language Interaction 19 1.7 AI in Mechatronic System Design 21 1.8 Challenges and Future Outlook 26 1.9 Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) 30 1.10 Conclusion 35 References 38 2 Thermodynamics for Mechatronics 41 Yadav Krishnakumar Rajnath, Shrikant Tiwari and Virendra Kumar 2.1 Introduction 42 2.2 Defining Mechatronics and Its Interdisciplinary Nature 43 2.3 Fundamentals of Thermodynamics for Mechatronics 46 2.4 Enhancing Efficiency in Mechatronics Through Thermodynamics 52 2.5 Sustainability and Thermodynamics in Mechatronics 58 2.6 Innovative Applications and Future Trends 66 2.7 Educational and Professional Implications 72 References 79 3 Role of Data Acquisition, Sensors, and Actuators in Mechatronics Industry 83 Harpreet Kaur Channi 3.1 Introduction 84 3.2 Literature Survey 86 3.3 Fundamentals of Data Acquisition 87 3.4 Coordination and Synchronization in Mechatronic Systems 94 3.5 Industrial Automation and Robotics 95 3.6 Technical Challenges in Integration and Compatibility 97 3.7 Future Trends and Implications 100 3.8 Conclusion 102 References 103 4 Optimization Techniques for Mechatronics: A Comprehensive Review and Future Directions 109 Ikvinderpal Singh and Sapandeep Kaur Dhillon 4.1 Introduction 110 4.2 Related Work 111 4.3 Optimization in Mechatronics Design 113 4.4 Optimization in Mechatronics Control 116 4.5 Optimization in Mechatronics Manufacturing 118 4.6 Multi-Objective Optimization in Mechatronics 121 4.7 Real-Time Optimization for Mechatronics 123 4.8 Challenges in Optimization for Mechatronics 126 4.9 Opportunities in Optimization for Mechatronics 127 4.10 Future Directions in Optimization for Mechatronics 128 4.11 Conclusion 130 References 132 5 Reinforcement Learning for Adaptive Mechatronics Systems 135 D. Sathya, G. Saravanan and R. Thangamani 5.1 Introduction to Adaptive Mechatronics Systems 136 5.2 Fundamentals of Reinforcement Learning 139 5.3 Reinforcement Learning Algorithms for Mechatronics 142 5.4 Adaptive Control Strategies in Mechatronics 144 5.5 Autonomous Decision-Making in Mechatronics 147 5.6 Optimization and Energy Efficiency in Mechatronics 149 5.7 Safety and Robustness in Reinforcement Learning 153 5.8 Real-World Applications and Case Studies 155 5.9 Challenges and Future Directions 174 5.10 Ethical and Societal Implications 176 5.11 Conclusion 178 References 179 Further Reading 181 6 Application of PLC in the Mechatronics Industry 185 Harpreet Kaur Channi, Pulkit Kumar and Arvind Dhingra 6.1 Introduction 186 6.2 Role of PLC in Mechatronics System Integration 191 6.3 PLC Applications in Mechatronics Industry 195 6.4 PLC in Mechatronics System Design 197 6.5 Safety in Mechatronics Systems 199 6.6 Case Studies for Mechatronics Systems Using PLCs 202 6.7 Challenges and Future Trends 204 6.8 Conclusion 206 References 207 7 Fuzzy Logic and Its Applications in Mechatronic Control Systems 211 D. Sathya, G. Saravanan and R. Thangamani 7.1 Introduction 212 7.2 Fuzzy Control Systems 215 7.3 Fuzzy Logic Applications in Mechatronic Control Systems 220 7.4 Fuzzy Expert Systems in Mechatronics 221 7.5 Fuzzy Logic and Machine Learning in Mechatronics 223 7.6 Fuzzy Control in Multivariable Mechatronic Systems 227 7.7 Industrial Automation and Fuzzy Logic 230 7.8 Challenges and Future Directions 233 7.9 Conclusion 235 References 236 Further Reading 237 8 Drones and Autonomous Robotics Incorporating Computational Intelligence 243 R. Thangamani, R. K. Suguna and G. K. Kamalam 8.1 Introduction 244 8.2 Literature Review 248 8.3 Navigation and Path Planning 252 8.4 Perception and Object Detection 258 8.5 Adaptive Control and Decision-Making 265 8.6 Swarm Robotics and Multi-Agent Systems 266 8.7 Autonomous Drone Delivery Systems 270 8.8 Human–Robot Interaction and Collaboration 277 8.9 Future Trends and Challenges 284 8.10 Ethical Implications of Autonomous Robotics and Drones 289 8.11 Conclusion 293 References 294 9 Exploring the Convergence of Artificial Intelligence and Mechatronics in Autonomous Driving 297 Ritika Wason, Parul Arora, Vishal Jain, Devansh Arora and M. N. Hoda 9.1 Introduction 297 9.2 Key Components of Advanced Driver Systems 301 9.3 Current State of AI-Enabled Self-Driving Mechatronics 303 9.4 Challenges in Self-Driving Mechatronics 305 9.5 Advantages of Self-Driving Mechatronics 307 9.6 Self-Driving and Environmental Sustainability 308 9.7 Legal and Safety Issues in Autonomous Driving 310 9.8 Conclusion 310 9.9 Future Directions in Self-Driving Mechatronics 313 References 313 10 Improving Power Quality for Industry Control Using Mechatronics Devices 317 Pulkit Kumar, Harpreet Kaur Channi and Surbhi Gupta 10.1 Introduction 318 10.2 Power Quality in Industrial Settings 322 10.3 Mechatronics Devices for Power Quality Improvement 324 10.4 Case Studies of Mechatronics Devices in Industry Control 330 10.5 Integration of Mechatronics Devices in Industrial Control Systems 333 10.6 Future Trends and Innovations in Mechatronics for Power Quality Improvement 337 10.7 Conclusion 342 References 342 11 Study on Integrated Neural Networks and Fuzzy Logic Control for Autonomous Electric Vehicles 347 S. Boopathi 11.1 Introduction 348 11.2 Fundamentals of Neural Networks and Fuzzy Logic 351 11.3 Autonomous Electric Vehicles: Challenges and Control Requirements 354 11.4 Neural Network–Based Control for Autonomous Electric Vehicles 357 11.5 Fuzzy Logic Control for Energy-Efficient Driving 361 11.6 Integration of Neural Networks and Fuzzy Logic for Enhanced Autonomy 367 11.7 Case Studies and Applications 372 11.8 Future Prospects and Challenges 374 11.9 Conclusions 375 List of Abbreviations 375 References 375 12 Advancing Mechatronics Through Artificial Intelligence 381 Pawan Whig, Jhansi Bharathi Madavarapu, Venugopal Reddy Modhugu, Balaram Yadav Kasula and Ashima Bhatnagar Bhatia 12.1 Introduction 381 12.2 Foundations of Mechatronics and Artificial Intelligence 386 12.3 Synergies Between Artificial Intelligence and Mechatronics 388 12.4 Case Studies: AI-Driven Advances in Mechatronics 390 12.5 Challenges and Opportunities 392 12.6 Future Directions and Trends 395 12.7 Conclusion 397 12.8 Future Scope 398 References 398 13 Computational Intelligent Techniques in Mechatronics: Emerging Trends and Case Studies 401 Anita Mohanty, Ambarish G. Mohapatra, Subrat Kumar Mohanty, Bright Keswani and Sasmita Nayak 13.1 Introduction to Mechatronics and Computational Intelligence 402 13.2 Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs) in Mechatronics 403 13.3 Reinforcement Learning in Mechatronics 407 13.4 Evolutionary Algorithms for Mechatronic System Design 412 13.5 Emerging Trends in Mechatronics with Computational Intelligence 419 13.6 Real-World Case Studies 427 13.7 Conclusion 439 References 441 14 Advanced Sensing Systems in Automobiles: Computational Intelligence Approach 445 Mamta B. Savadatti and Ajay Sudhir Bale 14.1 Introduction 445 14.2 Computational Intelligence Approach 447 14.3 Methodology 463 14.4 Conclusions 466 References 467 15 Design of Arduino UNO–Based Novel Multi-Featured Robot 471 Jaspinder Kaur, Rohit Anand, Nidhi Sindhwani, Ajay Kumar Sharma and Vishal Jain 15.1 Introduction 472 15.2 Design Implementation 473 15.3 Proposed Model 477 15.4 Process and Working Methodology 478 15.5 Experiment and Applications 482 15.6 Conclusion 484 15.7 Future Scope 485 Acknowledgments 485 References 485 16 Integrating Mechatronics in Autonomous Agricultural Machinery: A Case Study 491 N. V. Suresh, Ananth Selvakumar, Gajalakshmi Sridhar and Vishal Jain 16.1 Introduction 492 16.2 Case Background 493 16.3 Literature Review 495 16.4 Methodology 496 16.5 Implementation 498 16.6 Findings 501 16.7 Suggestion 502 16.8 Conclusion 504 References 505 Index 509