"Mechatronics engineering also called mechatronics, is an interdisciplinary branch of engineering that focuses on the integration of mechanical, electrical and electronic engineering systems..."
The combination of mechanical, electrical, and computer engineering.
"...and also includes a combination of robotics, electronics, computer science, telecommunications, systems, control, and product engineering."
"The intention of mechatronics is to produce a design solution that unifies each of these various subfields."
"The word mechatronics originated in Japanese-English and was created by Tetsuro Mori, an engineer of Yaskawa Electric Corporation."
"The word mechatronics was registered as a trademark by the company in Japan with the registration number of '46-32714' in 1971."
"...the word is considered an essential term for advanced automated industry."
"Many people treat mechatronics as a modern buzzword synonymous with automation, robotics, and electromechanical engineering."
"French standard NF E 01-010 gives the following definition: 'approach aiming at the synergistic integration of mechanics, electronics, control theory, and computer science within product design and manufacturing, in order to improve and/or optimize its functionality'."