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MTRN4068 – Wireless Mechatronics

2026 – Session 2, In person-scheduled-weekday, North Ryde

General Information

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Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit convenor and teaching staff Lecturer
Subhas Mukhopadhyay
subhas.mukhopadhyay@mq.edu.au
Contact via email
9WW 2138
Friday 10:00am to 12:00pm
Credit points Credit points
10
Prerequisites Prerequisites
MTRN3026 and ELEC3024
Corequisites Corequisites
Co-badged status Co-badged status
Unit description Unit description

With the advancement of Internet of Things (IoT), microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), smart sensors and actuators, wireless mechatronic devices, services, and systems are experiencing fast growth in a variety of application fields, such as manufacturing, transportation, and healthcare. This unit deals on the theory and practice of designing wireless mechatronic systems using smart actuators, sensors, Interfacing, embedded controller, wireless protocols with adaptive intelligence.

Learning in this unit enhances your understanding of global challenges identified by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs) Quality Education; Affordable and Clean Energy; Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure; Sustainable Cities and Communities

Important Academic Dates

Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

  • ULO1: Implement wireless mechatronics systems including smart sensors, actuators and wireless communicating devices in the context of wireless mechatronics
  • ULO2: Demonstrate a good understanding of data storage, security and cloud computing in the context of wireless mechatronics
  • ULO3: Design and implement software for wireless mechatronics systems
  • ULO4: Design and implement systems for remote monitoring and control

General Assessment Information

Release: Marks of Assignment 1 will be released no later than week 5.

Grading and passing requirement for unit:

 In order to pass this unit a student must obtain a mark of 50 or more for the unit.

Late Assessment Submission Penalty:

On line quizzes, in-class activities or  schedule tests and exam must be undertaken at the time indicated in the unit guide. Should either of these assessments be missed due to illness or misadventure, students should apply for Special Consideration.

Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, a 5% penalty (of the total possible mark of the task) will be applied for each day a written report or presentation assessment is not submitted, up until the 7th day (including weekends). After the 7th day, a grade of ‘0’ will be awarded even if the assessment is submitted. The submission time for all uploaded assessments is 11:55 pm. A 1-hour grace period will be provided to students who experience technical concerns. For any late submission of time-sensitive tasks, such as scheduled tests/exams, performance assessments/presentations, and/or scheduled practical assessments/labs, please apply for Special Consideration. For example, if the assignment is worth 8 marks (of the entire unit) and your submission is late by 19 hours (or 23 hours 59 minutes 59 seconds), 0.4 marks (5% of 8 marks) will be deducted. If your submission is late by 24 hours (or 47 hours 59 minutes 59 seconds), 0.8 marks (10% of 8 marks) will be deducted, and so on.

Resubmissions of work are not allowed.

Assessment Tasks

Name Weighting Hurdle Due Groupwork/Individual Short Extension AI Approach
Practical project 45% No 06/11/2026 Individual and Group No Observed
Log book 40% No 06/11/2026 Individual No Observed
Mid-semester test 15% No 21-08-2026 Individual No Observed

Practical project

Assessment Type 1: Practice-based task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 32 hours
Due: 06/11/2026
Weighting: 45%
Groupwork/Individual: Individual and Group
Short extension 3: No
AI Approach: Observed

You will demonstrate the final outcome of the project. The demonstration will enable for both individual and group contributions to be assessed. You will clearly demonstrate your individual contribution along with the group performance.
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Implement wireless mechatronics systems including smart sensors, actuators and wireless communicating devices in the context of wireless mechatronics
  • Demonstrate a good understanding of data storage, security and cloud computing in the context of wireless mechatronics
  • Design and implement software for wireless mechatronics systems
  • Design and implement systems for remote monitoring and control

Log book

Assessment Type 1: Written Submission
Indicative Time on Task 2: 46 hours
Due: 06/11/2026
Weighting: 40%
Groupwork/Individual: Individual
Short extension 3: No
AI Approach: Observed

You will document practical activities delivered during classes and report them your log book. Your log book will also contain responses to weekly tasks. 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Implement wireless mechatronics systems including smart sensors, actuators and wireless communicating devices in the context of wireless mechatronics
  • Demonstrate a good understanding of data storage, security and cloud computing in the context of wireless mechatronics
  • Design and implement software for wireless mechatronics systems
  • Design and implement systems for remote monitoring and control

Mid-semester test

Assessment Type 1: Examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: 21-08-2026
Weighting: 15%
Groupwork/Individual: Individual
Short extension 3: No
AI Approach: Observed

You will complete a test based on content delivered in the early part of the session. Please refer to ilearn for further information.
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Implement wireless mechatronics systems including smart sensors, actuators and wireless communicating devices in the context of wireless mechatronics
  • Demonstrate a good understanding of data storage, security and cloud computing in the context of wireless mechatronics
  • Design and implement software for wireless mechatronics systems

1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:

  • the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
  • Academic Success for academic skills support.

2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation.

3 An automatic short extension is available for some assessments. Apply through the Service Connect Portal.

Delivery and Resources

We will communicate with you via your university email and through announcements on iLearn. Queries to convenors can either be placed on the iLearn discussion board or sent to the unit convenor via the contact email on iLearn.

The lecture will start from Week#1. The lecture will be F2F.

The practical activities will also start from Week#1. The pracs activities will be held at 9WW 149.

The details will be uploaded in iLearn.

Unit Schedule

Tentative plan for the unit delivery

MTRN4068- Wireless Mechatronics

 

Week#1

Introduction to Wireless Mechatronics, Unit Introduction, Assessments, and a Guest Lecture

 

Subhas

Week#2

Speed Control of car and Sensing of parameters

Subhas

Week#3

Mobile Robot and Kinematics

 

Subhas and Shadman

Week#4

Projects on Wireless Mechatronics (Report)

Subhas

Week#5

Actuators for Wireless Mechatronics

Subhas

Week#6

Communication for Wireless Mechatronics Systems

 

Subhas

Week#7

Powering and Thermal Design for Wireless Mechatronics

Subhas

Week#8

AI and ML in Wireless Mechatronics, especially in the context of Drones

 

Alice/Avishkar

Week#9

Wireless Protocols

Subhas

Week#10

Wireless Security

Subhas

Week#11

Guest Lecture

To be decided

Week#12

Design Consideration of WM System

Subhas

Week#13

Review of the unit

Subhas

 

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Results

Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit connect.mq.edu.au or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au

Academic Integrity

At Macquarie, we believe academic integrity – honesty, respect, trust, responsibility, fairness and courage – is at the core of learning, teaching and research. We recognise that meeting the expectations required to complete your assessments can be challenging. So, we offer you a range of resources and services to help you reach your potential, including free online writing and maths support, academic skills development and wellbeing consultations.

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Academic Success

Academic Success provides resources to develop your English language proficiency, academic writing, and communication skills.

The Library provides online and face to face support to help you find and use relevant information resources. 

Student Services and Support

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Student Enquiries

Got a question? Ask us via the Service Connect Portal, or contact Service Connect.

IT Help

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When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.

Changes from Previous Offering

The time duration and method of delivery will be different for this year.

The pracs activities have been reduced to 2 hours from 4 hours in 2025. The hands-on pracs activities will be before the lecture so that the student can clarify any doubts and background theory during the lecture by asking questions to the UC.

The UC will discuss related theories for the project execution during the lecture, some of which are to be noted in the logbook.

The total time for the pracs and lecture activities is 4 hours compared to 6 hours for the previous years.

EA Competency Standard

EA Competency Standard

EA Competency Standard

Unit Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and Skill Base

1.1 Comprehensive, theory-based understanding of the underpinning fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline.

1.2

1.2 Conceptual understanding of underpinning maths, analysis, statistics, computing.

 

1.3 In-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge

1,2,3,4

1.4 Discernment of knowledge development and research directions

2

1.5 Knowledge of engineering design practice

4

1.6 Understanding of scope, principles, norms, accountabilities of sustainable engineering practice.

 

Engineering Application Ability

2.1 Application of established engineering methods to complex problem solving

2,3

2.2 Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources.

2,3,4

2.3 Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes.

 

2.4 Application of systematic approaches to the conduct and management of engineering projects.

 

Professional and Personal Attributes

3.1 Ethical conduct and professional accountability.

4

3.2 Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.

1,2

3.3 Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour.

 

3.4 Professional use and management of information.

 

3.5 Orderly management of self, and professional conduct.

4

3.6 Effective team membership and team leadership

 

 

Unit information based on version 2026.03 of the Handbook