Mechatronics Engineering

• UG – B.E. Mechatronics Engineering – 4 Years (8 Semesters)

B.E. Mechatronics Engineering

PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEOs)

The Program Educational Objectives of Mechatronics Engineering Undergraduate Program are to prepare the students:

• To develop innovative and sustainable products with multidisciplinary Engineering expertise.
• Solve intricate engineering problems by identifying the crux from the mechatronics engineering fundamentals and engage in lifelong learning in their profession.
• To work or pursue higher education in multicultural, multilingual and multinational environment with competent oral and written communication.
• To lead and contribute in a team entrusted with professional, social and ethical responsibilities.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES (POs)

Graduates of the Mechatronics Engineering Undergraduate Program should have the ability to:

• PO1: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.
• PO2: Identify, formulate, review research literature, and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering sciences.
• PO3: Design solutions for complex engineering problems and design system components or processes that meet the specified needs with appropriate consideration for the public health and safety, and the cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.
• PO4: Use research-based knowledge and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of the information to provide valid conclusions.
• PO5: Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools including prediction and modeling to complex engineering activities with an understanding of the limitations.
• PO6: Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to the professional engineering practice.
• PO7: Understand the impact of the professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable development.
• PO8: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the engineering practice.
• PO9: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.
• PO10: Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as, being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.
• PO11: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the engineering and management principles and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.
• PO12: Recognize the need for and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change.

PROGRAM SPECIFIC OUTCOMES (PSOs)

Graduates of the Mechatronics Engineering Undergraduate Program will have the ability to:

• PSO1: Design and develop Mechatronics systems to solve the complex engineering problem by integrating electronics, mechanical and computing systems.
• PSO2: To analyze and provide solution for the real time engineering problems related to instrumentation, control, automation, and robotics.

• Faculty List

Lab Equipment Details

Sl. No.	Name of the Laboratory	Area (in Sq.m.)	Lab Equipment (Amount in Rs.)
1.	Instrumentation Laboratory	75.60	40,35,284
2.	Robotics Laboratory	109.20	57,79,500
3.	Onboard Computing	68.30	17,02,775
4.	Fluid Power Laboratory	134.30	72, 19, 357
5.	Microprocessor and Microcontroller Laboratory	68.30	62,22,984
6.	Industrial Automation and Simulation Laboratory	144.20	29,91,104
7.	3D Printing Laboratory	44.66	11,82,938
8.	Project Laboratory	95.30	8,63,089
Total			Rs. 22,777,674.00

The thrust areas of Mechatronics Engineering focus on the integration of mechanical, electrical, electronics, and computer engineering to develop intelligent systems. The key thrust areas of Mechatronics Engineering are:

• Advanced Design and Manufacturing:
  CAD/CAM, additive manufacturing (3D printing), digital twins, and Industry 5.0 and smart manufacturing.
• Embedded Systems and Electronics:
  Real-time embedded controllers, sensor-actuator integration, IOT,
  Cyber-physical systems, Wireless sensor networks
• Artificial Intelligence and Onboard Computing:
  Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Mechatronics, Human-Machine Interaction (HMI), Real-time computing, and edge computing.
• Robotics and Automation:
  Industrial robotics, Autonomous Robots, Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).

Research Publications 2024

1. Saravana Mohan, M., Samuel Ratna Kumar, P. S., & Mashinini, P. M. (2024). Sustainable Development of Redundant Articulated Robot Components Using Simscape Multibody. In Sustainable Machining and Green Manufacturing (pp. 193-220). wiley. https://doi.org/10.1002/9781394197866.ch10
2. Ramkumar, A., Balasubramanian, G. Deep convolutional neural network object net model based cognitive digital twin for trust in human–robot collaborative manufacturing. J Intell Manuf (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10845-024-02501-4.
3. Murugesan, K., Suresh, P., Prabu, M., & Kavimani, V. (2024). Effect of graphene/silicon dioxide fillers addition on mechanical and thermal stability of epoxy glass fibre composite. Polymer Bulletin, 1-16.
4. Raffik, R., Swetha, M. M., Sathya, R. R., Vaishali, V., Adithya, B. M., & Balavedhaa, S. (2024). Integration of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Systems With Machine Learning Algorithms for Wildlife Monitoring and Conservation. In Applications of Machine Learning in UAV Networks (pp. 121-159). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-0578-2.ch006
5. Raffik, R., Roshan, R. P., Sanjeev, K. B., & Subash, C. (2024). Emerging Technologies to Enhance Human-Machine Interaction and to Facilitate Industrial Paradigm Shift to Industry 5.0: A Comprehensive Review. Human-Centered Approaches in Industry 5.0: Human-Machine Interaction, Virtual Reality Training, and Customer Sentiment Analysis, 1-23. IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-2647-3.ch001
6. Chandrashekhar, A., Raffik, R., Sridevi, R., Sindhu, M., Rajkumar, K., & Jaiswal, T. (2024). 3D‐Printed Human Organ Designs with Tissue Physical Characteristics and Embedded Sensors. Human Cancer Diagnosis and Detection Using Exascale Computing, 135-152. Wiley. https://doi.org/10.1002/9781394197705.ch9
7. Chandrashekhar, A., Raffik, R., Sridevi, R., Sindhu, M., Rajkumar, K., & Jaiswal, T. (2024). 3D‐Printed Human Organ Designs with Tissue Physical Characteristics and Embedded Sensors. Human Cancer Diagnosis and Detection Using Exascale Computing, 135-152.
8. Suresh, T., Suresh, P., & Prabu, M. (2024). Investigation and parametric optimization with 97Mg+ 1.5 Ag+ 1.5 LiAlO2 metal matrix composite in wire EDM performance using DFA technique. Journal of Ceramic Processing Research, 25(2), 192-201.
9. Magudapathi P, Jegal, N. J., Periyasamy, M., & Balasubramanian, S. (2024). Technical review on sustainable low cost laser based weeder for autonomous and non-autonomous agriculture offroad vehicles. In AIP Conference Proceedings (Vol. 3035, No. 1). AIP Publishing.
10. Kumarasamy, G., Periyasamy, M., & Balasubramanian, S. (2024). A review on medical drone for tribal locations. In AIP Conference Proceedings (Vol. 3035, No. 1). AIP Publishing.
11. Prabakaran, K., Raffik, R., Venkateswaralu, B. V., Thiyagarajan, R., Arun, S., & Krishnamoorthy, R. (2024). Energy efficient data aggregation in wireless sensor network using BEE swarm optimisation. In AIP Conference Proceedings (Vol. 2816, No. 1). AIP Publishing.
12. Raffik, R., Akila, K., Sabitha, B., Sivaguru, J., Naveen, C., & Sakira Parveen, A. (2023). Experimental Analysis on FDM–3D Printing Process Parameters Optimization to Enhance Tensile Strength with PLA Material. In International Conference on Mechanical Engineering: Researches and Evolutionary Challenges (pp. 197-206). Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore.
13. Mudisetty, H., Raju, D., Vasquez, R. M. H., Rasheed, R., Karanam, S. A. K., & Patil, P. (2024). Origami based application in mechanical engineering. In AIP Conference Proceedings (Vol. 2937, No. 1). AIP Publishing.
14. Raffik, R., Farouq, K. M., Muddisetty, H., Sengar, K., Sendilvelan, S., & Pant, K. (2024). Smart agriculture farming using drone automation technology. In AIP Conference Proceedings (Vol. 2937, No. 1). AIP Publishing.
15. Rasheed, R., Rajagopal, N. K., Prabhahar, M., Kathirvelu, B., Subramanian, S., & Singh, P. (2024). Automated vehicles and motion planning techniques. In AIP Conference Proceedings (Vol. 2937, No. 1). AIP Publishing.
16. Rasheed, R., Puma, J. C. T., Kulothungan, K., Kathirvelu, B., Subramanian, S., & Tripathi, V. (2024). Identification and counting of vehicles in real time for expressway. In AIP Conference Proceedings (Vol. 2937, No. 1). AIP Publishing.
17. Muddisetty, H., Banu, T., Raffik, R., Oyebode, O. J., Anbalagan, R., & Sendilvelan, S. (2024). Shape-morphing automobile structures-A review. In AIP Conference Proceedings (Vol. 2937, No. 1). AIP Publishing.
18. Misra, P. K., Devi, G. M., Prasad, U., Chakravarty, S., Raffik, R., & Pant, B. (2024). Machine learning for autonomous vehicles. In AIP Conference Proceedings (Vol. 2937, No. 1). AIP Publishing.
19. Raffik, R., Misra, P. K., Kolli, C. S., Reddy, V. V., Chandol, M. K., & Shukla, S. K. (2024). Classification of defective product for smart factory through deep learning method. In AIP Conference Proceedings (Vol. 2937, No. 1). AIP Publishing.
20. Rasheed, R., Palaiyah, S., Maryna, C., Iryna, K., Olena, I., & Pant, B. (2024). Cyber-Physical protection system (CPPS) for improving key performance indicator (KPI) in a smart factory. In AIP Conference Proceedings (Vol. 2937, No. 1). AIP Publishing.
21. Reddy, S. L., Maguluri, L. P., Prabhahar, M., Raffik, R., Puma, J. C. T., & Singh, D. P. (2024). An efficient biometric identification technology for Iris scanning. In AIP Conference Proceedings (Vol. 2937, No. 1). AIP Publishing.
22. Rasheed, R., Jayalingam, K., Muthuswamy, P., Muddisetty, H., & Oyebode, O. J. (2024). Analysis of changing trends in blended wing body aircraft design. In AIP Conference Proceedings (Vol. 2937, No. 1). AIP Publishing.
23. Raffik, R., Swetha, M. M., Sathya, R. R., Vaishali, V., Adithya, B. M., & Balavedhaa, S. (2024). Integration of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Systems with Machine Learning Algorithms for Wildlife Monitoring and Conservation. In Applications of Machine Learning in UAV Networks (pp. 121-159). IGI Global.
24. Raffik, R., Roshan, R. P., Sanjeev, K. B., & Subash, C. (2024). Emerging Technologies to Enhance Human-Machine Interaction and to Facilitate Industrial Paradigm Shift to Industry 5.0: A Comprehensive Review. Human-Centered Approaches in Industry 5.0: Human-Machine Interaction, Virtual Reality Training, and Customer Sentiment Analysis, 1-23.
25. Chandrashekhar, A., Raffik, R., Sridevi, R., Sindhu, M., Rajkumar, K., & Jaiswal, T. (2024). 3D‐Printed Human Organ Designs with Tissue Physical Characteristics and Embedded Sensors. Human Cancer Diagnosis and Detection Using Exascale Computing, 135-152.
26. Subramani, S. C., Manohar, P., Balasubramani, S., & Rasheed, R. (2024). Latest technologies in stock checking robot. In AIP Conference Proceedings (Vol. 3035, No. 1). AIP Publishing.
27. Suresh, T., Kaliappan, S., Ali, H. M., & Kumar, B. V. (2024). AI-Driven Drug Discovery and Therapeutic Target Identification for Rare Genetic Diseases. In 2024 International Conference on Advancements in Smart, Secure and Intelligent Computing (ASSIC) (pp. 1-6). IEEE.

Research Publications 2023

1. Saravana Mohan, M., Hemanath, A., Yogalakshmi Yazhini, A., Vasanth, S. (2023). Machine Learning Based Air Pollution Monitoring and Forecasting System. In: Sethuraman, B., Jain, P., Gupta, M. (eds) Recent Advances in Mechanical Engineering. STAAAR 2022. Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-2349-6_24
2. Yadav, S. K., Sabitha, B., & Prabhakaran, A. (2023). Optimal Placement of UPQC in Distribution Network Using Hybrid Approach. Cybernetics and Systems, 54(7), 1014-1036.s
3. Raffik, R., Santhanam, R., Kaur, C., Seenivasan, S., & Somasundaram, K. (2023). An Overview of 3D Printing (Additive Manufacturing in Powder-Based Methods) Materials, Methods, Mechanical Properties, and Applications. Handbook of Research on Advanced Functional Materials for Orthopedic Applications, 14-28. IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-6684-7412-9.ch002
4. Wang, S., Yadav, R., Raffik, R., Bhola, J., Rakhra, M., Webber, J. L., & Mehbodniya, A. (2023). Wireless Sensor Network Technology for Vibration Condition Monitoring of Mechanical Equipment. Electrica, 23(2).
5. Dakkshesh, G., Santhanu, K. J., Sriram, R., & Ramkumar, A. (2023). Human Robot Interaction with Nao. In 2023 2nd International Conference on Advancements in Electrical, Electronics, Communication, Computing and Automation (ICAECA) (pp. 1-5). IEEE.
6. Muhsin Al Ramadan, S., Purushothaman, S., Venkatram, S., Ramkumar, A., & Magudapathi, P. (2023). Automatic Control of Chamfering Machine using Machine Vision. In 2023 2nd International Conference on Advancements in Electrical, Electronics, Communication, Computing and Automation (ICAECA) (pp. 1-6). IEEE.
7. Muhsin Al Ramadan, S., Vishnuvardhan, S., Purushothaman, S., Ramkumar, A., & Sivaguru, J. (2023). Industrial Robot Manipulation using Hand Gesture. In 2023 2nd International Conference on Advancements in Electrical, Electronics, Communication, Computing and Automation (ICAECA) (pp. 1-6). IEEE.
8. Sathya, R. R., Vaishali, V., Balavedhaa, S., Sushmita, V., & Sabitha, B. (2023). Collaboration of Mixed Reality for Interactive Visualization of Ocean Mapping. In 2023 2nd International Conference on Advancements in Electrical, Electronics, Communication, Computing and Automation (ICAECA) (pp. 1-6). IEEE.
9. SB, K. G., Lavanya, A., Lokesh, A., Kirthika, V., Sabitha, B., & Magudapathi, P. (2023). On Spot Reservation and Parking System. In 2023 2nd International Conference on Advancements in Electrical, Electronics, Communication, Computing and Automation (ICAECA) (pp. 1-5). IEEE.
10. Sooryash, J., Sriram, B., Sushmita, V., Sabitha, B., & Magudapathi, P. (2023). Human Emotion Detection to Emoji Display Using Machine Learning. In 2023 2nd International Conference on Advancements in Electrical, Electronics, Communication, Computing and Automation (ICAECA) (pp. 1-6). IEEE.
11. Raffik, R., Sathya, R. R., Vaishali, V., & Balavedhaa, S. (2023). Industry 5.0: Enhancing Human-Robot Collaboration through Collaborative Robots–A Review. In 2023 2nd International Conference on Advancements in Electrical, Electronics, Communication, Computing and Automation (ICAECA) (pp. 1-6). IEEE.
12. Karthik, P., Ragul, D., Raffik, R., Srinivasan, K., & Sujay, S. (2023). Indoor Climate Control with Low-Cost Fan Automation. In 2023 2nd International Conference on Advancements in Electrical, Electronics, Communication, Computing and Automation (ICAECA) (pp. 1-5). IEEE.
13. Karthickk, M., GS, N. V., Raffik, R., Magudapathi, P., & Sabitha, B. (2023). Experimental and Simulation Analysis of Race-Car Engines-Ford Cortina 1962 & Toyota G16E. In 2023 2nd International Conference on Advancements in Electrical, Electronics, Communication, Computing and Automation (ICAECA) (pp. 1-6). IEEE.
14. Hariharan, A., Krishnan, S. S. S., Karthikeyan, M. V., Dhaneshvar, E., & Raffik, R. (2023). Implementation Of Morse Code in Underwater Acoustic Communication. In 2023 2nd International Conference on Advancements in Electrical, Electronics, Communication, Computing and Automation (ICAECA) (pp. 1-4). IEEE.
15. Raffik, R., Sathya, R. R., Sushmita, V., & Gautham, S. (2023). Enhancing Human Cobot Interaction with Mixed Reality: A Futuristic Review. In 2023 2nd International Conference on Advancements in Electrical, Electronics, Communication, Computing and Automation (ICAECA) (pp. 1-6). IEEE.
16. Raffik, R., Sabitha, B., Arunprasanth, D., Karthikeyan, E., Padmanaaban, A. G., & Prasanth, V. S. (2023). Automated PCB Defect Identification System using Machine Learning Techniques. In 2023 2nd International Conference on Advancements in Electrical, Electronics, Communication, Computing and Automation (ICAECA) (pp. 1-5). IEEE.
17. Abishek, B. A., Kavyashree, T., Jayalakshmi, R., Tharunkumar, S., & Raffik, R. (2023). Collaborative Robots and Cyber Security in Industry 5.0. In 2023 2nd International Conference on Advancements in Electrical, Electronics, Communication, Computing and Automation (ICAECA) (pp. 1-6). IEEE.
18. Rahul, R., Yashwanth, M. S., & Raffik, R. (2023). Automated Smart Trolley System using RFID Technology. In 2023 2nd International Conference on Advancements in Electrical, Electronics, Communication, Computing and Automation (ICAECA) (pp. 1-4). IEEE.
19. Sahan, A. M., Kathiravan, S., Lokesh, M., & Raffik, R. (2023). Role of Cobots over Industrial Robots in Industry 5.0: A Review. In 2023 2nd International Conference on Advancements in Electrical, Electronics, Communication, Computing and Automation (ICAECA) (pp. 1-5). IEEE.
20. Surya, S., Kausik, P., Diyaneshwaran, G., & Raffik, R. (2023). Railway Gate Automation Using Onboard Computing Techniques. In 2023 2nd International Conference on Advancements in Electrical, Electronics, Communication, Computing and Automation (ICAECA) (pp. 1-4). IEEE.
21. Raffik, R., Roshan, R. P., Subash, C., & Sanjeev, K. B. (2023). Role of Robotics and Automation in Food Industries: An Overview. In 2023 2nd International Conference on Advancements in Electrical, Electronics, Communication, Computing and Automation (ICAECA) (pp. 1-5). IEEE.
22. Raffik, R., Mageshwaran, K., Kirubhanithi, V., & Kavibala, K. (2023). Role of Digital Twin Technology in Automotive Sectors: An Overview. In 2023 2nd International Conference on Advancements in Electrical, Electronics, Communication, Computing and Automation (ICAECA) (pp. 1-5). IEEE.
23. Abilesh, K. S., Naveen, V., Pozhilan, S., Shanmugaraja, P., & Raffik, R. (2023). AI Health–IoT based Smart Medicine Box. In 2023 2nd International Conference on Advancements in Electrical, Electronics, Communication, Computing and Automation (ICAECA) (pp. 1-5). IEEE.
24. Vibin, R., Govardhan, M. A., & Raffik, R. (2023). Magnetic Levitation based Industrial Material Handling Systems: A Futuristic Review. In 2023 2nd International Conference on Advancements in Electrical, Electronics, Communication, Computing and Automation (ICAECA) (pp. 1-6). IEEE.
25. Devi, R. A., Raffik, R., Sabitha, B., & Akila, K. (2023). IoT Device Security for Smart Card Fraud Detection for Credit Cards. In 2023 2nd International Conference on Advancements in Electrical, Electronics, Communication, Computing and Automation (ICAECA) (pp. 1-6). IEEE.
26. Vijayanandh, G. Raj Kumar, R. Rajkumar, R. Raffik, J. Darshan Kumar, R. Arul Prakash, Harinadh Vemanaboina; Computational structural investigations on the various aerospace materials based conventional and hybrid composites: Comprehensive analyses. AIP Conf. Proc. 27 October 2023; 2869 (1): 040028. https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0168265
27. C. Devanathan, K. Loganathan, R. Giri, S. Hariram, T. Suresh, C. Ahilan; Effect of electrolyte and feed rate during micro drilling of inconel 718 by electro chemical micro machining. AIP Conf. Proc. 27 October 2023; 2869 (1): 030029. https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0168267

Research Publications 2022

1. Saravana Mohan, M., Samuel Ratna Kumar, P. S., Mashinini, P. M., & Aziz, K. (2022). Aluminium–Steel Composite Foam in Joint Dynamic Performance of Redundant Articulated Robot Components. In Recent Advances in Materials Technologies: Select Proceedings of ICEMT 2021 (pp. 397-406). Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore.
2. Suresh, T., Suresh, P., & Prabu, M. (2022). Influences of Ag+ LiAlO2 on mechanical and high temperature wear behavior of magnesium hybrid composites. Digest Journal of Nanomaterials & Biostructures (DJNB), 17(3).
3. Saravanan, R.,, Suresh, P., Prabu,M and Bagyalakshmi, P. (2022, August) Effect of Ni and Si addition on electrical, tribological and corrosion behavior of novel Cu-Zn alloy. Journal of Ceramic Processing Research,2022, vol.23, no.4, pp. 490-497 .10.36410/jcpr.2022.23.4.490
4. Sharma, S., Sabitha, B., Prabhakaran, A., Chavan, M., & Srivastava, R. (2022). A hybrid swarm intelligence approach for resolving reactive power dispatch issues in power system: Optimal placement and sizing of UPFC. Advances in Engineering Software, 170, 103149.
5. An, Z., Wang, C., Raj, B., Eswaran, S., Raffik, R., Debnath, S., & Rahin, S. A. (2022). Application of New Technology of Intelligent Robot Plant Protection in Ecological Agriculture. Journal of Food Quality, 2022.
6. Ezhil, V. S., Sriram, B. R., Vijay, R. C., hwant, S., Sabareesh, R. K., Dakkshesh, G., & Raffik, R. (2022). Investigation on PID controller usage on Unmanned Aerial Vehicle for stability control. Materials Today: Proceedings.
7. Gao, H., Kareem, A., Jawarneh, M., Ofori, I., Raffik, R., & Kishore, K. H. (2022). Metaheuristics Based Modeling and Simulation Analysis of New Integrated Mechanized Operation Solution and Position Servo System. Mathematical Problems in Engineering, 2022.
8. Balamurugan, R. J., AL-bonsrulah, H. A., Raja, V., Kumar, L., Kannan, S. D., Madasamy, S. K., … & Al-Bahrani, M. (2022). Design and Multiperspectivity based performance investigations of H-Darrieus vertical Axis wind turbine through computational fluid dynamics adopted with moving reference frame approaches. International Journal of Low-Carbon Technologies.
9. Yan, L., Ahmad, M. W., Jawarneh, M., Shabaz, M., Raffik, R., & Kishore, K. H. (2022). Single-Input Single-Output System with Multiple Time Delay PID Control Methods for UAV Cluster Multiagent Systems. Security and Communication Networks, 2022.
10. Dong, N., Meng, F., Raffik, R., Shabaz, M., Neware, R., Krishnan, S., & Na, K. (2022). Optimization of target acquisition and sorting for object-finding multi-manipulator based on open MV vision. Nonlinear Engineering, 11(1), 471-477.
11. Shankar, A. N., Jagota, V., Jamadon, N. H., Raffik, R., Suneetha, V. L., Samori, I. A., & Karnan, L. (2022). An AHP-TOPSIS Approach for Optimizing the Mechanical Performance of Natural Fiber-Based Green Composites. Advances in Materials Science and Engineering, 2022.
12. Raffik, R., Sharma, H., Aliyu, D. S., Bondinuba, F. K., Kannadasan, B., & Ismail, R. M. A. (2022). Utilization of E-Waste as a Concrete Mixture for Infrastructural Buildings. In Materials Science Forum (Vol. 1068, pp. 47-53). Trans Tech Publications Ltd.https://doi.org/10.4028/p-z09ao7
13. Sharma, B. B., Raffik, R., Chaturvedi, A., Geeitha, S., Akram, P. S., Natrayan, L., & Sathyamurthy, R. (2022). Designing and implementing a smart transplanting framework using programmable logic controller and photoelectric sensor. Energy Reports, 8, 430-444.
14. Saravana Mohan, M. , Bharathan, M., Kumar, P. S., & Thanish, G. S. (2022). Influence of materials in SCARA robot joints and end effectors. In AIP Conference Proceedings (Vol. 2446, No. 1). AIP Publishing.
15. Saravana Mohan, M. , Kumar, P. S., Thanish, G. S., & Selvan, C. P. (2022). Investigating joint dynamic parameter of aluminium-steel composite foam based redundant delta robot with multiple tool end effector. In AIP Conference Proceedings (Vol. 2446, No. 1). AIP Publishing.
16. Saravana Mohan, M., Anbumalar, V., & Kumar, P. S. S. R. (2022). Investigation on joint dynamic property of Nanoclay based redundant SCARA robot. Period. di Minral, 91, 117-135.
17. Devi, R. S., Ramkumar, A., Vijayaprabhu, R., & Saravanan, M. (2022). Development of fluid absorption and wet back tester for absorbent pads. In AIP Conference Proceedings (Vol. 2446, No. 1). AIP Publishing.
18. Karthik, T., & Murugesan, K. (2022). Design and fabrication of muffler using natural fiber. In AIP Conference Proceedings (Vol. 2446, No. 1). AIP Publishing.
19. Viswanath, B., Darshankumar, J., Gunapriya, B., Karthi, M., Sankaramoorthy, T., & Murugesan, K. (2022). Preparation and characterization of mullite ceramic nano powder for use in nanocomposites. In AIP Conference Proceedings (Vol. 2446, No. 1). AIP Publishing.
20. Rasheed, R., Kandasamy, M., Raja, V., Balasubramani, S., Vijayakumar, M. K., & Mahadevan, R. (2022). Experimental Investigation on Process Parameter Optimization to Enhance Tensile Strength in FDM—3D Printing Process with PLA Material. In International Conference on Advancement in Manufacturing Engineering (pp. 379-391). Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore.
21. A, Ramasamy, R., & Arumugam, V. (2022). Digital watermarking—A tutorial. IEEE Potentials, 41(4), 43-48.
22. Suresh, T., & Suresh, P. (2022, August). Optimisation of electrical discharge machining parameters through drilling of AISI 304 steel using Taguchi technique. In AIP Conference Proceedings (Vol. 2460, No. 1, p. 020006). AIP Publishing LLC.
23. Raffik, R., Singh, V., Kumar, S., Alanya-Beltran, J., Jethabhai, P. Y., & Singh, R. (2022, July). IOT based Electric Vehicles-Implementation. In 2022 International Conference on Innovative Computing, Intelligent Communication and Smart Electrical Systems (ICSES) (pp. 1-5). IEEE.

Research/Consultancy

The Department of Mechatronics Engineering is associated with various professional societies and organizes various events and activities to enhance the skills of both students and faculty members.

• IEEE – Robotics and Automation Society (IEEE – RAS)
• Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
• Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE)
• Institution of Engineers (India) – (IE(I))
• Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
• Indian Society of Remote Sensing (ISRS)
• Fluid Power Society of India (FPSI)
• Institute of Smart Structures and Systems (ISSS)
• Soft Computing Research Society (SCRS)
• Society for Failure Analysis (SFA)
• All India Council for Robotics and Automation (AICRA)
• The Robotics Society
• Society for Smart E-Mobility (SSEM)
• Coimbatore Productivity Council (CPC)

Programs organised

Guest Lectures Organized

Workshops / FDPs Organized

Conferences Organized

Events and Awards

• Team Sea Sakthi participated in the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge (MEBC 2024) and won 4 prizes: Innovation Prize for significant innovations in the boat, Design Prize for the best boat design, Communication Prize for the third consecutive year, Townhall Cup for significant advancements in the boat compared to the previous year, (Team members: M. Yugabharathi (21BMC055).– Team Captain & Pilot,  Mr. R. Jairish (21BMC014) – Materials Analyst Lead, Fabrication Lead & Pilot).
• R. Asvitha (21BMC010) is leading Team ReNew, the first Indian team building a hydrogen fuel cell prototype vehicle, which qualified for the 39th Shell Eco-Marathon at Pertamina Mandalika International Circuit, Lombok, Indonesia. Mr. G. Uthith Naraayanan (21BMC049) leads the Electrical and Electronics section. Ms. S. Harini (22BMC011) is also a team member.
• R. Jairish (21BMC014) led the FMAE Moto Student India Team and won 4 prizes with Mr. M. Yugabharathi (21BMC055).
• KCT Robotics Team achieved 9th place (out of 52 teams) in Stage 2 of DD Robocon India 2024, becoming the only team from South India to crack the Top 10. (Team members: Mr. Jayavelu R (22BMC017) & Sanjay S (22BMC040) representing the Q-Botix team).
• Mr. Roshan Raja (21BMC036) won 1st Prize in the prestigious Theerkathan Event for the “Best Innovation Idea of the Year,” conducted at Startup TN Thiruvizha, organized by Forge Innovation and Ventures on 20th August 2023.
• Mr. S. Kailash, Mr. Shakaraj, and Mr. Prem Kumar (2019 Batch) started a startup, WROXAI PRIVATE LIMITED, on 29th November 2022.
• Mr. Suriya Prakash V (19BMC006) and Mr. Sree Ezhil V R (19BMC002) received the NIDHI PRAYAS grant of Rs. 10 Lakhs for the Underwater Robot Project, supported by iTIC Incubator at IIT Hyderabad.
• Mr. S. Kailash, Mr. Shakaraj, and Mr. Prem Kumar (2019 Batch) won 1st prize with a cash award of Rs. 30,000/- in Start-up Mania 2020-2021, conducted by Startup-TN, Erode Entrepreneurs Conclave, Tamil Nadu.
• Mechatronics Students won the  CII-MILCA Platinum, Silver, and Bronze Awards for student projects, conducted by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).
• Mechatronics Students Won the 2nd Prize in the Entrepreneur Organization Global Student Entrepreneur Award (EO-GSEA) event on 29th January 2022.
• Mr. S. Kailash, Mr. Shakaraj, and Mr. Prem Kumar (2019 Batch) received a NIDHI PRAYAS grant of Rs. 3.5 Lakhs from KIET Group of Institutions, Ghaziabad, UP.
• Mr. Rakesh D (18BMC032) and Mr. Mohan A (18BMC034) won 3rd place in the Tech and Innovation Fair – Shaastra 2021, organized by IIT-Madras.
• Mechatronics Students won the 1st Place in the International Project Competition VISAI-2021, organized by Vel Tech Institutions, Chennai.
• Mechatronics Students won the 1st Prize of Rs. 1 Lakh in the TNSI – Student Project Scheme, conducted by the Tamil Nadu State Council for Science & Technology, Chennai, on 30th May 2020.
• Mechatronics students won the Overall Championship at the India International Science Festival (IISF), organized by the Ministry of Science & Technology and Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India, on 6th-7th November 2019.
• Mr. Kailash, Mr. Prem Kumar, and Mr. Kannigagayathri (2019 Batch) were winners of IISF 2020 with a cash award of Rs. 20,000/- for their ADTB project.
• Mr. Nandhakumar V M won the Bronze Medal in World Goju-Ryu Karate at the 7th WGKF Championship, Austria, 2024.
• Aswath Easvar L received a cash award of 5.75 lakhs from Tamil Nadu Sports Minister Thiru Dayanidhi Stalin for achievements in sports (Won bronze medals in the National Wushu Championship and All-India Inter-University Championship.
• Ms. R. Nandhitha (19BMC026) won the Bronze Medal in the 31st Senior National Wushu Championship 2022, organized by the Wushu Association of J&K.
• R Nandhitha (19BMC026), A Selva Kannan (19BMC009) and Aswath Easvar (21BMC011) for getting selected to represent Anna University Wushu team to participate in the All India Inter University Wushu Championship and won one Gold and two Silver Medals held at Punjabi University, Patiala from 28.03.2022 to03.2022.
• Selva Kannan A – 19BMC009A won 1st place in the 17th Senior State Wushu Championship- 2021 held at Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu.
• Mechatronics students participated in the Senior Design Competition at Northern Illinois University, USA, 2024.

Partnership with Industries and International academic Institutions

• The Mechatronics Engineering Department partners with top industries and international institutions to provide students with the essential skills they need to achieve the vision of the department.
• MOU was signed with Capgemini. Capgemini offering Nano Program in New Product Development (NPD) and Product Life Cycle Management (PLM) to enhance the with higher level proficiency in Product Design to meet the industry demands.
• MoU was signed with

1. ADNA Automation
2. Unitek Hydraulics
3. Optimaheat Technologies
4. Spark Drives & Automation
5. SHLOK Information Systems India Private Limited
6. Tamil Nadu Centre of Excellence in Advanced Manufacturing (TANCAM),
7. Capgemini Engineering – Centre of Excellence in New Product Development
8. Capgemini Engineering – Centre of Excellence in Product Life cycle management.

to offer real-time industry experience, skill development, and opportunities for internships and      placements.

• Partnered with BOSCH HMI division for industry supported HMI Course to the students’ which facilitates to acquire placements.
• Partnered with Shanthi Gears for offering internship to the faculty members in the field of gear mechanisms and condition monitoring.

Workshops and training sessions was conducted by partnering with 3D Crafts- An additive manufacturing company.

• KCT has signed MoUs with the prestigious worldwide universities.

1. The Ara Institute of Canterbury, New Zealand
2. University of Illinois
3. University of Leeds, UK
4. Tel Aviv University, Israel
5. RWTH Aachen University, Germany

to provide students and faculty with opportunities for international engagement and project-based skill development.

• The Mechatronics Engineering Department collaborates with Curtin University Dubai and Anglia Ruskin University, UK to advance cutting-edge research, fostering innovation and developing industry-relevant solutions in automation, robotics, and intelligent systems.

• Placements and Internships was offered to Mechatronics Engineering Students by the following recruitment and internship partners.

1. Qugates Technologies
2. Niti AI
3. Rapyuta Robotics
4. Accenture
5. Titan
6. A – Thon
7. Goat Robotics
8. Impact Analytics
9. ZOHO
10. Mitsogo Technologies
11. Quantiphi
12. EmbedUR Systems
13. Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
14. Shayr Omnichannel Pvt Ltd
15. E – Con Systems
16. ROCHE
17. KONE India
18. Delta Electronics
19. GEP Worldwide
20. Procyon Techsolutions
21. Linumiz
22. Avasoft
23. Psiog Digital
24. Mathco
25. Deloitte
26. Hirotec India
27. Cognizant
28. Bull Machine
29. Brakes India
30. Renault Nissan
31. Zenus Group
32. Ninjacart
33. JGC India
34. Rane

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