Mechatronics Technical Committee

The word mechatronics is defined as the synergistic integration of mechanical engineering with electronics and intelligent computer control in the design and manufacture of products and processes. Today, besides introducing the intelligence directly into product through embedded microcomputers, mechatronics also denotes an integrated design approach whereby all members of the product development team can work closely together throughout the design cycle to build specified machines that take maximum advantage of harmonious blending of many different technologies. Such an integrated design approach normally leads to systems that are more capable, precise, reliable, intelligent, and even cheaper. Since the basic concept of mechatronics is quite general, it has found a wide variety of applications and systems ranging from home appliances, cars, intelligent highways, robotics, manufacturing and automation, to biomedical devices.

The ASME DSCD Mechatronics Technical Committee was formally formed in 2006 to bring together all people working in mechatronics related research areas to promote advanced research and education in the field of mechatronics. Since 2008, the TC has been sponsoring the following two annual awards to encourage the participation of various activities organized by the TC and/or improve the quality of technical publications in the Mechatronics discipline:

ASME DSCD Best Conference Paper Award in Mechatronics

Nominations are invited for the 2013 ASME DSCD Best Conference Paper on Mechatronics and the 2013 ASME DSCD Best Student Paper on Mechatronics. The nomination deadline is June 15, 2013. The ASME DSCD Best Conference Paper on Mechatronics award is given to the best original paper in the area of mechatronics presented at a DSCD-sponsored event. To be considered for the 2013 award, the paper must appear in the proceedings of one of the following conferences: 

2012 IEEE/ASME International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics

2012 American Control Conference

2012 ASME DSCD Dynamic Systems and Control Conference

A nominating letter should briefly explain the importance of the paper and its worthiness for recognition. The authors of the winning paper must be members of the ASME DSCD at the time of nomination. They will share a $750 prize and each will receive a certificate honoring their achievement. The award will be presented at the 2013 Dynamic Systems and Control Conference. 

ASME DSCD Best Student Paper on Mechatronics

The ASME DSCD Best Student Paper on Mechatronics award is given to the best original paper in the area of mechatronics written primarily by a student author and presented at a DSCD-sponsored event. To be considered for the 2013 award, the paper must appear in the proceedings of one of the following conferences:

2012 IEEE/ASME International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics

2012 American Control Conference

2012 ASME DSCD Dynamic Systems and Control Conference

A nominating letter should identify the student author, and briefly explain the importance of the paper and its worthiness for recognition. The letter should include a certification by the student¹s advisor that (a) the designated author was a student at the time the paper was submitted, (b) the nominee is a member or student member of ASME DSCD, and (c) the student author is responsible for the main technical contribution and the majority of the writing. The winning student author will receive a $750 prize and a certificate honoring his or her achievement. The award will be presented at the 2013 Dynamic Systems and Control Conference. More information and a list of the previous Best Paper winners may be found at http://www-old.me.gatech.edu/aimrl/TMech/DSCD%20Awards.html .

Nominations for either award, as well as further inquiries, should be sent to

Jordan M. Berg, PhD, PE
Awards Chair, ASME DSCD Technical Committee on Mechatronics
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Texas Tech University
jordan.berg@ttu.edu

We look forward to your nominations!