ABSTRACT
Mechatronics applications are distinguished by controlled motion of mechanical systems coupled to actuators and sensors. Modeling plays a role in understanding how the properties and performance of mechanical components and systems affect the overall mechatronic system design. This chapter reviews
Raul G. Longoria The University of Texas at Austin
methods for modeling systems of interconnected mechanical components, initially restricting the application to basic translational and rotational elements, which characterize a wide class of mechatronic applications. The underlying basis of mechanical motion (kinematics) is presumed known and not reviewed here, with more discussion and emphasis placed on a system dynamics perspective. More advanced applications requiring two-or three-dimensional motion is presented in Section 9.6.
