Course detail

Project - Mechatronic System Design

FSI-ZP8Acad. year: 2025/2026

Students will gain information and practical knowledge about the design process of mechatronic systems (e.g., autonomous pumping system, feedback manipulator, intelligent stabilizer, automatic vehicle). They will acquire basic knowledge in sensors, actuators, microcontrollers, propositional logic, programming, and feedback control. Emphasis will be placed on teamwork based on a methodical design process utilizing engineering thinking, analysis, and mechatronic tools, as well as on the practical application of acquired knowledge through a team project. In this course, students will build upon knowledge from previous courses, such as mechanical system design, actuators, and control.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

7

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

doc. Ing. David Nečas, Ph.D.

Department

Institute of Machine and Industrial Design (ÚK)

Entry knowledge

Knowledge in mathematics, statics, solid mechanics, machine design, experience with CAD systems, body modeling, and basics of 3D printing.

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

Conditions for obtaining credit (0-100 points, minimum for course credit is 50):

  • active participation in exercises through consultations (min. 5 points out of 10),
  • submission of the project in the required scope (min. 20 points out of 40).

Conditions for passing the exam (0-100 points, minimum to pass is 50):

  • team defense of the project solution before a committee (min. 20 points out of 40),
  • individual professional discussion before a committee on issues related to the project and following the required prerequisites (min. 30 points out of 60),
  • a total of up to 100 points can be achieved, and the final grade will be determined according to the ECTS scale.

Lectures: Attendance is recommended and monitored by the teacherr.

Exercises: Attendance is mandatory and monitored by the teacher, with a maximum of two absences allowed. In cases of prolonged absence, makeup of missed classes is at the discretion of the course coordinator.

Aims

Graduates will gain knowledge in electronically monitored and controlled systems and deeper skills in the design process, enabling them to design, manufacture, and assemble a mechatronic system with feedback and control capabilities.

  • Ability to effectively utilize mechanical principles in combination with electronic systems and programming in engineering applications.
  • Knowledge of sensors, drive control units, and basic microcontroller programming.
  • Ability to design 3D-printed plastic components.
  • Ability for systematic and independent work.
  • Ability to solve complex engineering problems in a team.
  • Knowledge of project management tools and their practical application.
  • Ability to present, confront, and critically evaluate individual partial solutions within a team and effectively share knowledge.

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

MAIXNER, Ladislav. Mechatronika: učebnice. Brno: Computer Press, 2006. Učebnice (Computer Press). ISBN isbn80-251-1299-3. (CS)
DAVIM, J. Paolo. Mechatronics. Hoboken, N.J London: Wiley, 2013. ISBN 9781118614532. Dostupné z: doi:10.1002/9781118614549. (EN)
REGTIEN, Paul P. L. Sensors for Mechatronics. St. Louis: Elsevier, 2012. ISBN 9780123914972. Dostupné z: doi10.1016/C2011-0-06204-X. (EN)

Recommended reading

JEŽKOVÁ, Z. KREJČÍ, H. LACKO, B. ŠVEC J. Projektové řízení - jak zvládnout projekty. ACSA, 2015, 381 s. ISBN 978-80-905297-1-7.  (CS)
PROKOP, Roman. Základy automatizace pro bakalářské studium. Zlín: VUT v Brně, 1998, 52 s. ISBN 80-214-1251-8. (CS)

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme B-KSI-P Bachelor's 2 year of study, summer semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

16 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. David Nečas, Ph.D.

Syllabus

  • Introduction to mechatronics and definition of terms.
  • Overview of selected sensors and actuators.
  • Overview of microcontrollers, data recording, and control.

Computer-assisted exercise

88 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. David Nečas, Ph.D.

Syllabus

  • Project topic assignment.
  • Division of team member competencies and project solution planning.
  • Research and analysis of the assigned problem.
  • Arduino hardware and arduino IDE software.
  • National instruments hardware and LabVIEW software.
  • Design of 3D-printed plastic parts.
  • Solution optimization based on Iterative process and consultations.
  • Preparation of the final report.
  • Demonstration of the final solution.