An AGV-based teaching approach on experiments of mechatronics course

Mechatronics, with its multi-disciplinary approach to the design and development of engineering solutions, is a basic course for students majoring in machinery. With the rapid development of intelligent robotic products and technologies, the demands from the industry are rather practical skills than theoretical knowledge. Beihang University proposes an approach based on AGV experiments combining with bilingualism for mechatronics education. From the theoretical knowledge, MATLAB simulation to the AGV trajectory tracking experiment, the oral English and practical problem solving abilities of students are gradually cultivated in this process. After the tracking control experiments, the deviation of path between the reference and the practical trajectory is tiny, which confirms that the control method is effective and students learn how to apply their knowledge to engineering practice. So this teaching approach is successful and necessary for cultivating successful engineers.