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The Development of a Shared Interdisciplinary Intelligent Mechatronics Laboratory
Author(s) -
Arkin Ronald C.,
Lee KokMeng,
McGinnis Leon F.,
Zhou Chen
Publication year - 1997
Publication title -
journal of engineering education
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.896
H-Index - 108
eISSN - 2168-9830
pISSN - 1069-4730
DOI - 10.1002/j.2168-9830.1997.tb00273.x
Subject(s) - mechatronics , engineering management , engineering , engineering ethics , institution , academic institution , knowledge management , systems engineering , management science , computer science , sociology , social science , control engineering , library science
This paper describes experience in developing an interdisciplinary mechatronics laboratory and success in using the lab to support academic instruction. It emphasizes the strategies and procedures that were important in creating an interdisciplinary laboratory in a traditional discipline‐oriented academic institution. The strategies address objectives, acquisition and allocation of funding, and exploiting the existing infrastructure. Procedures such as the formation of a managing body and support for staff are also an important aspect of successful interdisciplinary laboratory development. The specific use of the lab is illustrated by two case studies, and its various benefits are discussed.