Multisensor Fusion and Integration Aspects to Mechatronics
Journal
IEEE Industrial Electronics Magazine
Journal Volume
4
Journal Issue
2
Pages
20-27
Date Issued
2010-01
Author(s)
Chih C. Chang
Abstract
This article is a tribute to Prof. Fumio Harashima for his lifelong contributions and achievements in the field of mechatronics. He has made great contributions to the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society IES in developing the technologies from microprocessor, power electronics, and intelligent mechatronics. These technologies place the IES in a leading role for a new frontier of technology deployment. Synergistic use of multiple sensors by machines and systems enables greater intelligence to be incorporated into their overall operation. Multisensor fusion refers to any stage in the integration process, where there is an actual combination or fusion of different sources of sensory information into one representational format. It is one aspect of the overall integration process that involves mathematical and statistical issues including sensor uncertainty. Sensor technologies are important in the mechatronic system, as the senses are to a human. A combination of multiple sensors and multisensor fusion has made possible a new range of applications in mechatronics. In this article, technologies in multisensor fusion and mechatronics are reviewed, including the integration aspects of multisensor fusion with mechatronics system. © 2010 IEEE.
Type
journal article