Mechatronics through the prism of science

M.A. Perepelkin
Northeastern State University, Magadan, The Russian Federation
Russian Mining Industry №1 / 2020 pp.160-163

Abstract: In conditions of current technological development, industrial companies, including those in the mining sector, are in a growing need for professionals who have the necessary skills to manage complex technological equipment and possess knowledge in electropneumatics, electrohydraulics and electromechanics at the same time. Nowadays, enterprises have to train their specialists either in their own training centers or those of equipment manufactures. In order to comprehend the modern automation and mechatronics systems, it is necessary not only to have knowledge of their components, but also to be able to install and set up these systems. The article discusses the integration of mechanics, electronics, automation and computer science with the formation of an independent fundamental technical science - mechatronics, as the basis of modern technological equipment. It is demonstrated that automation systems have become very sophisticated and training of technical personnel both for designing and servicing of mechatronic systems and robots needs a serious approach. The author argues that vocational educational institutions have to change the traditional training programs to the new ones that meet the modern production needs.

Keywords: mechatronics, mechatronic systems, sensors, electronics, control, computers, drive, signal device, programmable logic controller, electronic device, computer

For citation: Perepelkin M.A. Mechatronics through the prism of science. Gornaya promyshlennost = Russian Mining Industry. 2020;(1):160-163. (In Russ.) DOI: 10.30686/1609-9192-2020-1-160-163.

Article info

Received: 27.12.2019

Revised: 14.01.2020

Accepted: 21.02.2020

Information about the author

Mikhail A. Perepelkin – candidate of technical sciences, Associate Professor of the Department of Road Transport, Associate Professor of the Department of Mining, NorthEast State University, Magadan, The Russian Federation; e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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