Automotive Mechatronics Developer

MOOC - Automotive Mechatronics Developer

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.


Sensing & Measurement Principles:

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

• You know about the physical and electrical basics of measurement principles.

• You have knowledge about different types of measurement of physical, chemical and biological characteristics in automotive applications.

• You know different sensor systems and their application in automotive industry.

AMME.U4.E1.PC1
The students know about the physical and electrical basics of measurement principles.
AMME.U4.E1.PC2
The students have knowledge about different types of measurement of physical, chemical and biological characteristics in automotive applications.
AMME.U4.E1.PC3
The students know different sensor systems and their application in automotive industry.