Mechatronics
/ˌmɛk.əˈtrɒn.ɪks/noun
An interdisciplinary field combining mechanical engineering, electronics, and computing in the design of intelligent systems.
Did you know?Mechatronics is a 20th-century Japanese coinage, built from an English blend of technical roots rather than ancient myth—proof that even modern engineering can sound like a ritual for creating obedient machines.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
mēkhanḗ
“a contrivance, device, or machine”
Ancient Greek
Greek
-trōnikos
“pertaining to instruments or devices”
20th Century
Japanese/English
mechatronics
“a blend of mechanical engineering and electronics”
Modern English
English
mechatronics
“the design and integration of mechanical and electronic control systems”