Definition of "mechatronics" [mechatronics]

• The synergistic combination of mechanical engineering, electronic engineering and software engineering for the study of automata from an engineering perspective and the control of advanced hybrid systems. (noun)

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• "Also visit SMU engineering at The term mechatronics has been around since the mid-1960s, but was little used until recently."
• "During her break from employment (not that I think you could class raising children as “taking a break”) she completed Open University degrees in mechatronics and product design."
• "While the idea of mechatronics may not be new, technology developments such as smaller, more powerful microchips, new approaches to communication networks and new materials are enabling us to translate our ideas into new products that deliver increased functionality and use fewer resources."