The students are experienced with modelling methods like Lagrange's formalism and can apply them to new problems especially in the field of robotics (kinematic chains).
They are also able to find solutions (automated modelling process) using MATLAB/Simulink and to evaluate the results by simulation.

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The module covers the following topics/contents:

• Modelling of mechatronics systems
• Application of Lagrange formalism
• System-simulation with MATLAB/Simulink
• Interpretation of simulated results
• Practical exercises

• R. F. Gans, Engineering Dynamics: From the Lagrangian to Simulation, Springer, 2013
• R. P. Paul, Robot Manipulators: Mathematics, Programming and Control: The Computer Control of Robot Manipulators, The MIT Press, 1981
• E. W. Gekeler, Mathematical Methods for Mechanics: A Handbook with MATLAB Experiments, Springer, 2008
• E. Doebelin, System Dynamics: Modeling, Analysis, Simulation, Design, CRC Press Inc, 1998

Lecture with practical exercises
Exercises in class and independent exercises with MATLAB/Simulink, elaboration and report of a MATLAB/Simulink project

Integrated module examination
Immanent examination character: Active participation in class, homework, project work and written or oral exam