The Open Automation and Control Systems Journal
2016, 9 : 27-47Published online 2017 August 17. DOI: 10.2174/1874444301709010027
Publisher ID: TOAUTOCJ-9-27
RESEARCH ARTICLE
An Optimization-Based Embodiment Design Approach for Mechatronic Product Development
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ABSTRACT
Objective:
This paper deals with the design and the optimization of mechatronic devices.
Introduction:
Comparing with existing works, the design approach presented in this paper aims to integrate optimization in the design phase of complex mechatronic systems in order to increase the efficiency of this method.
Methods:
To solve this problem, a novel mechatronic system design approach has been developed in order to take the multidisciplinary aspect and to consider optimization as a tool that can be used within the embodiment design process to build mechatronic solutions from a set of solution concepts designed with innovative or routine design methods.
Conclusions:
This approach has then been applied to the design and optimization of a wind turbine system that can be implemented to autonomously supply a mountain cottage.