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Rolf Isermann
Automotive Mechatronic Systems – General Developments and Examples
Keywords: mechatronics, automobiles, mechatronic suspensions, mechatronic brakes, active steering
Automobiles are showing an increasing integration of mechanics with digital electronics and information processing. This integration is between the components (hardware) and by the information-driven functions (software), resulting in integrated systems called mechatronic systems. Their development involves finding an optimal balance between the basic mechanical structure, sensor and actuator implementation, communication, automatic information processing and overall control.
This contribution summarizes some ongoing developments for mechatronic systems in automobiles, shows design approaches and examples and considers the various embedded control functions and systems integrity. Some examples of automotive mechatronic systems are shown in more detail. Great progress can be observed in braking systems (ABS, ESP), the first brake-by-wire electro-hydraulic brake system (EHB), steering systems (electrical power steering, active front steering) and active suspension systems.
at – Automatisierungstechnik, Oldenbourg Wissenschaftsverlag
Print ISSN: 0178-2312
Volume: 54, 09/2006
Pages: 419 - 429