Webinar Details
Mechatronics engineers have an extremely diverse skill set, which results in a diverse view of what skills are important to the study of mechatronics. In a field that has a seemingly unending applicability to the challenges of modern engineering, the question of “how to best equip students with the skills they will need in their future careers?” is as difficult to answer as the question “what is mechatronics?”
For almost 20 years, Quanser has been designing mechatronics trainers that embrace this challenging question to bring theory to life and equip students with the skills they need to take on ambitious design projects. Applying an academic philosophy that scaffolds learning experiences in a project-based learning context, our mechatronics trainers offer a unique platform that can be leveraged to give students skills that are as diverse as mechatronics itself.
Please join Peter Martin, Director of R&D, and Crystal Liu, Project Manager, as we present our brand new ground-breaking mechatronics design lab. Built on our innovative mechatronic sensors and actuators trainers, the design lab is a fantastic foundation for mechatronics labs, courses, and programs as well as design projects, capstone, maker-spaces, and graduate research. Peter and Crystal will detail the application of the trainers, our academic resources, and features to all of these diverse use cases to share the answers we have developed for the questions raised by modern mechatronic skill building and design education.
Presenter’s Bio
Peter Martin, Director of R&D, Quanser
Peter Martin, B.Sc.Eng., M.A.Sc., is an engineering education specialist who has been a member of the Quanser R&D team for over ten years. As Director of R&D, Peter is responsible for ensuring that Quanser’s vision and strategy continue a legacy of world-leading innovative and academically aligned products and services. During his tenure, Peter has been responsible for leading the development of several notable ground-breaking products focused on diverse markets from robotics and mechatronics to educational platforms and tools.
Crystal Liu, R&D Engineer, Quanser
Crystal Liu is an R&D Engineer and Project Manager at Quanser, specializing in the development of cutting-edge engineering research and education platforms. She holds a BASc in Mechanical Engineering, with a focus on Mechatronics and Mechanical Design, as well as a MASc in Designing Hardware for Engineering Education.
At Quanser, Crystal served as the lead Mechanical Engineer on several key products, including the QBot Platform and QArm mini, and she’s currently leading the development of the Mechatronics Design Lab. Her work focuses on developing innovative, hands-on learning solutions that bridge the gap between theory and real-world applications. Crystal is dedicated to improving engineering education, ensuring that students gain the practical skills needed to succeed in the rapidly evolving engineering field.
