Mechatronics 2
- Faculty
Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science
- Version
Version 1 of 28.11.2025.
- Module identifier
11B2064
- Module level
Bachelor
- Language of instruction
German
- ECTS credit points and grading
5.0
- Module frequency
only summer term
- Duration
1 semester
- Brief description
This module continues the module "Mechatronics 1 - Understanding Systems" and deepens the understanding of mechatronic systems by integrating the topics of digital technology, digitalization of mechatronic systems, artificial intelligence and future skills. The module takes students from the historical beginnings of mechatronics to modern developments. Mechatronics 2 emphasizes the acquisition of future skills in interplay with mechatronic topics relevant to careers and research.
- Teaching and learning outcomes
- Time travel through facets of mechatronic systems
- From the steam engine to nanobots
- Understanding technological progress and its impact on mechatronics
- Understanding the interdisciplinary nature of mechatronic systems
- Future skills in mechatronics
- Agile engineering
- Lifelong learning: adaptive learning, creativity, problem-solving skills and interdisciplinary thinking
- AI-supported development: digital assistants such as ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, etc.
- Digitalization of mechatronic systems
- Integration of digital elements into existing mechatronic systems
- Big data: collecting the right data
- Opportunities and challenges of digitalization
- Excursus: digital technology and logic gates
- Basics of digital technology and binary systems
- How logic gates work and their application in mechatronic systems
- Excursus: Artificial intelligence (AI)
- Introduction to AI technologies and their application in mechatronic systems
- Linking AI with systems thinking for intelligent mechatronic solutions
- Future scenarios of mechatronic systems
- Discussion of future scenarios in mechatronics and
- Innovation potentials, challenges and social relevance
- Time travel through facets of mechatronic systems
- Overall workload
The total workload for the module is 150 hours (see also "ECTS credit points and grading").
- Teaching and learning methods
Lecturer based learning Workload hours Type of teaching Media implementation Concretization 30 Lecture - 30 Laboratory activity - Lecturer independent learning Workload hours Type of teaching Media implementation Concretization 35 Work in small groups - 45 Creation of examinations - 10 Study of literature -
- Graded examination
- Project Report, written
- Exam duration and scope
Project report (written): 10 pages; associated presentation: 15 minutes
- Recommended prior knowledge
Basic knowledge of mechatronics is a prerequisite.
- Knowledge Broadening
Students can describe the use of digital technologies in mechatronic systems. They can summarize the role of artificial intelligence and future digital technologies in mechatronics in mechatronics.
- Knowledge deepening
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- Knowledge Understanding
Students understand the development of mechatronic systems from their historical origins to current innovations such as the introduction of artificial intelligence and digital technologies. They transfer these interdisciplinary connections and effects to society and industry.
- Application and Transfer
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- Academic Innovation
Students are able to apply agile engineering methods and principles of lifelong learning in order to use innovative and interdisciplinary solution strategies for the development and optimization of mechatronic systems. They abstract modern approaches and techniques in order to meet the challenges in mechatronics proactively and creatively.
- Communication and Cooperation
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- Academic Self-Conception / Professionalism
Students are able to identify their competencies in the areas of agile engineering and adaptive learning, giving them a sound understanding of their personal professionalism in different roles. They recognize the importance of interdisciplinary thinking and lifelong learning as essential components for mastering future challenges in the development and application of mechatronic systems.
- Literature
- CZICHOS, Horst. Mechatronik: Grundlagen und Anwendungen technischer Systeme. Springer-Verlag, 2019.
- DOUGLASS, Bruce Powel. Agile systems engineering. Morgan Kaufmann, 2016.
- SCHWABER, Ken; SUTHERLAND, Jeff. The scrum guide. 2020.
- LÄMMLIN, Gerhard, et al. Fachkunde Mechatronik. Verlag Europa-Lehrmittel Nourney, Vollmer GmbH & Company KG, 2022.
- HECHLER, Eberhard et al. Einsatz von KI im Unternehmen. Springer-Verlag, 2023.
- Applicability in study programs
- Mechatronics
- Mechatronics B.Sc. (01.09.2025)
- Person responsible for the module
- Schöning, Julius
- Teachers
- Schöning, Julius
- Lübke, Andreas
- Niemeyer, Philip