MODERN STATE AND DEVELOPMENT PROSPECTS OF THE BASIC CONCEPTS IN THE FIELD OF MECHATRONICS

• Published in: Nauchno-tekhnicheskiĭ vestnik informat͡s︡ionnykh tekhnologiĭ, mekhaniki i optiki mekhaniki i optiki, 2014-01, Vol.14 (1)
• Main Authors: Shalobaev, E V, Toločka, R T
• Format: Article
• Language: Russian
• Subjects: Avionics; Logistics; Maintainability; Mechatronics; Standardization
• ISSN: 2226-1494; 2500-0373

The paper deals with modern state analysis of the basic terms in the field of mechatronics documented by the Commission on standardization and terminology of the International Federation for the Theory of Machines and Mechanisms. New terms introduced into scientific circulation since the beginning of the 21st century are indicated. They are: “mechatronized object”, “mechatronic class”, combined “mechatronic” and “mechatronized” objects. The notion of “tiered approach” to mechatronics is given, which makes it possible to connect the mechatronics proper, micro-system technique and nanotechnologies. Some considerations on the use of “mechatronic complex” term are stated especially topical in the implementation process for the groups of small spacecrafts. That is why the term “mechatronic complex” is filled with real content. Such criteria, characteristic of mechatronic objects, as maintainability and durability are amended. Corrections to the “mechatronic modules” term application are proposed. The question is raised on the necessity to expand the mechatronics meaning from the movement computer management to object state control and to define such terms as “avionics” and “autonics”. Moreover, interconnection between mechatronics and logistics, which is now referred to the subject field of mechatronics, must be defined.