Automotive Mechatronics Expert

MOOC - Automotive Mechatronics Expert

Sensor, Actuator and Electric Motor Technologies

The training unit introduces into the field of electric sensor and actuator systems goes specifically into detail of electric motors for automotive applications. In particular, the unit addresses:

• Sensing & Measurement Principles

• Sensor System Data Processing

• Sensor & Measurement Technologies

• Types and Functions of Electric Motors and Actuators

• Electric Motor / Actuator Design & Control Characteristics



Also the unit introduces procedures and tools for layout, design and optimization of measurement systems with a focus on automotive applications. Subsequently, basics and enhances knowledge of electric actuator and motor design are introduced and applied by different examples from automotive use-cases.


Types and Functions of Electric Motors and Actuators:

This element gives an introduction and overview about the following aspects:

• You know the working principles of electric actuators and their physical and mathematical descriptions.

• You know types and functions of electric motors and actuators.

• You know about the layout of electric propulsion systems and their integration in automotive use-cases

AMME.U4.E4.PC1
The students know the working principles of electric actuators and their physical and mathematical descriptions.
AMME.U4.E4.PC2
The students know types and functions of electric motors and actuators.
AMME.U4.E4.PC3
The students know about the layout of electric propulsion systems and their integration in automotive use-cases.