Various developments in mechatronics in Asia

This paper presents various interesting developments in mechatronics within Asia. As a synergy of core technologies, mechatronics is fast becoming an important component of modern products and processes and is poised to become a key technology to employ to gain a competitive edge in the modern manufacturing era wherein products and processes are becoming highly integrated in functionalities. The development of mechatronics will therefore be crucial to the continued competitiveness of a manufacturing intensive economy, typical of many countries in Asia. This paper discusses various developments of mechatronics in Asia from three perspectives: education, research and applications of the technology.