机电一体化工程是一门现代学科，它超越了嵌入式系统，机械，电气和计算机工程之间的界限。当今的设计师面临着将机械，电子，嵌入式系统和数字信号处理等元素结合在一起的任务，同时还要应对组件的小型化和预制零件的使用。现代精密工程已经包含了各种技术的综合。小型化和制造方面的持续发展将为机电一体化工程师带来进一步的挑战。当前和未来技术的需求要求具有跨学科技能的工程师。机电一体化工程师所需的教育广度不仅可以在短期内提供此类技能，而且可以长期使他们有效地适应快速变化的技术。在不同的大学，机电一体化工程提供了不同的口味-机械
A unique integrated program delivered jointly by the Faculties of Engineering and Health Sciences, fusing Mechatronics with biomedical engineering to create smart, integrated systems. At McMaster University, we have designed an innovative world class Mechatronics program that offers a balance of Mechanical, Electrical and Software content with a focus on Embedded Systems Design. Our Mechatronics program gives students a solid foundation in Mechanical, Software and Electrical Engineering and then exposes students to a suite of innovative Mechatronics specific lab-based courses for a hands-on experience that provides significant advantages in today's job market.