Optomechatronics
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Agenda
Some definitions
Course structure
Fields of application
OM system types and examples
Importance of OM
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Definitions
Optoelectronics is the field which deals with the
physics theory, design , manufacture and operation of
hardware that converts electrical signals to optical
radiation or vice versa.
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Definitions
• Optomechanics is the field which deals
with the design and manufacture of precision
mechanical components of optical devices.
• The role of optomechanical design is to maintain the
proper shapes and position of the various optical
components that comprise precision instruments such
as telescopes, microscopes and metrology instruments
etc.
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Definitions
• Mechatronics is the field that integrates
technology from multiple disciplines to innovate products,
processes and systems and to achieve optimal system
functionality.
• Mechatronic system design is a discipline across mechanical
and electrical engineering, which combines classical
mechanical disciplines of static and dynamic mechanics,
thermodynamics, metrology and tribology with disciplines like
electronics, software and optics.
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Gear train mechanical system
flexibility
Precision
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Definitions
Optomechatronics integrates optics and mechatronics
synergistically, thus enhancing system performance by
creating new functionalities or creating new systems.
Sub-field of mechatronics.
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Feb. 1st
Registration :
2 weeks in
advance on
Osiris
Course structure
15 lectures
Fridays from 15:45 to 17:45
Sept. 15th to Jan. 19th
Exam
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Optoelectronics &
machine vision
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Self-study
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Optomechanics
Optics
Grading
80% Final exam
5% Quizz
15% Summary
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Reference books/notes
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Pre-requisite knowledge
• Complex numbers
• Electronics basics
• Fourier transform
è Chapter 1 and 2
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Fields of application
Precision
engineering
Materials and
manufacturing
Robotics
Imaging systems
Biomedical
instruments
Laser systems
Etc.
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Optomechatronics in robotics
• Optics enable robots to perceive their surroundings through
vision systems.
• Mechatronic systems help control robot motion and interact with
the environment.
• Optomechatronics enhances robot perception, navigation, and
control.
• Robots equipped with vision systems can better understand their
environment.
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Imaging systems and
optomechatronics
• Cameras and imaging systems utilize lenses, sensors, and
mechanical mechanisms for image capture and processing.
• Optomechatronics allows for high-resolution imaging and
advanced image analysis techniques.
• Applications range from medical imaging to remote sensing.
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Precision engineering and
optomechatronics
• Optomechatronics plays a critical role in
precision engineering and metrology.
• Laser interferometry and optical
measurement techniques enable sub-micron
level accuracy.
• Applications in semiconductor
manufacturing, nanotechnology, and
research.
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Optomechatronic systems types
1. Optomechatronically fused type
2. Optically embedded mechatronic type
3. Mechatronically embedded optical type
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Optomechatronic systems types
1. Optomechatronically fused type
Optical and mechatronic elements are not separable in the
sense that if either are removed from the system that they
constitute, the system cannot function properly. This implies
that those two separate elements are functionally and
structurally fused together to achieve a desired system
performance
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Optomechatronic systems types
2. Optically embedded mechatronic type
An optical element is embedded into a mechatronic system.
The optical element is separable from the system, but the
system can function with a decreased level of performance or
can function in an entirely different manner.
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Optomechatronic systems types
3. Mechatronically embedded optical type
This type can be found in an optical system whose
construction is integrated with mechanical and electrical
components. Many optical systems require positioning or
servoing of optical elements and devices to manipulate and
align a beam and to control the polarization of the beam.
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Poll
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What optomechatronic type is the camera system?
What optomechatronic type is the AFM system?
What optomechatronic type is the ODD system?
What optomechatronic type is the washing
machine system?
• What optomechatronic type is the fiberscope
system?
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Why do we care?
Because it is about INTEGRATION
For improved or added functionality, precision,
miniaturization, better embedding of multicomponent
systems, cost minimization
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Optomechatronics engineer role
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Illustrative example
Imaging camera - with three lenses create an image on a digital
focal‐plane array
FPA focal plane array
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Illustrative example
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Collaborative approach design
FPA focal plane array
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Take aways
• What is
optomechatronics
?
• What will we learn
in this course?
• Why is it an
important/exciting
/interesting field?
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