Multi-view Methodology for the Design of Embedded Mechatronic Control Systems

The design of embedded control systems for monitoring and control of mechatronic systems has a multidisciplinary development trajectory. These systems consist of heterogeneous components developed by different disciplines (control engineering, electrical engineering, software engineering and often many more). The design trajectory needs therefore a multi-disciplinary design methodology that enables concurrent design and interactions between all involved disciplines, reducing inconsistencies and conflicts that occur during the design phase. This paper proposes a multi-view methodology to address the above-mentioned issues. The main purpose is to shorten the design time and at the same time increasing the reliability and predictability of embedded (computer) control systems.