The integration of electronic engineering, mechanical engineering, control and computer engineering – Mechatronics – lies at the heart of the innumerable gadgets, processes and technology without which modern life would seem impossible. From auto-focus cameras to car engine management systems, and from state-of-the-art robots to the humble washing machine, Mechatronics has a hand in them all.
Bill Bolton is the author of many successful engineering textbooks. He was formerly a Consultant to the Further Education Unit, Head of Research and Development and Monitoring at BTEC and a UNESCO consultant.