: a multi-disciplinary approach Mechatronics can also be termed as replacement of mechanics with
electronics or enhance mechanics with electronics. For example, in modern automobiles, mechanical fuel injection systems are now replaced with electronic fuel injection systems. This replacement made the automobiles more efficient and less pollutant. With the help of microelectronics and sensor technology, mechatronics systems are providing high levels of precision and reliability. It is now possible to move (in x – y plane) the work
table of a modern production machine tool in a step of 0.0001 mm. By employment of reprogrammable microcontrollers/microcomputers, it is now easy to add new functions and capabilities to a product or a system. Today’s domestic washing machines are “intelligent” and four-wheel passenger automobiles are equipped with safety installations such as air-bags, parking (proximity) sensors, antitheft electronic keys etc.