At Simplexity, part of our work is designing embedded motion systems. As embedded motion engineers, we have to know how the smart electronics get placed within the physical structure (“embedded”)… Read More
APPROPRIATE MODELS FOR 3D MOTION ANALYSIS: PART 2
At Simplexity, part of our work is designing embedded motion systems. As embedded motion engineers, we have to know how the smart electronics get placed within the physical structure (“embedded”)… Read More
APPROPRIATE MODELS FOR 3D MOTION ANALYSIS: PART 1
At Simplexity, part of our work is designing embedded motion systems. As embedded motion engineers, we have to know how the smart electronics get placed within the physical structure (“embedded”)… Read More
HOW MECHATRONICS IMPROVE DRONE TECHNOLOGY
Drones are a great example of mechatronics in practice. They have many interconnected systems that depend on multiple disciplines to communicate and function as designed. In this article, we’ll explain how… Read More
WHY YOU NEED A GYRO TO MEASURE POSITION
The Bowflex SelectTech 560® (ST560) is a “smart” dumbbell, a piece of exercise equipment with embedded sensors and processing to provide training feedback during your workout. The ST560 has an… Read More
MECHATRONICS AIDS IN EMBEDDED SYSTEM DESIGN
Over the last few years, a lot has been written about the future of computing as centered around “big data” algorithms running on servers in data centers. However, embedded systems… Read More
WHEN SHOULD YOU CONSIDER DESIGNING CUSTOM GEARS?
There are typically a number of considerations when choosing whether you want to use a stock gear or to design a custom gear. Two of the key considerations are cost… Read More
WHAT IS A MOTION CONTROL SYSTEM?
What is a Motion Control System? At the most fundamental level, a motion control system is any system that controls energy flow to generate mechanical motion with some desired properties…. Read More
WHAT IS THE MECH IN MECHATRONICS?
Mechatronics is not only about the motor, but rather getting the most out of the motors you have. To do that you have to step back and look at the… Read More
SELECTING THE CORRECT MOTOR TYPE AND SIZE
What is the correct (or best) motor to use in a motion control application? Given the myriad choices of type, size and performance it should not be surprising that there… Read More