1. the branch of engineering that combines mechanical engineering, electronics, and computer science to design and build automated or intelligent machines and systems
Usage: typically used as an uncountable noun; field-specific but increasingly common in educational and industrial contexts

Examples

• Mechatronics is a rapidly growing field that combines robotics with traditional engineering.
• The company hired a mechatronics engineer to improve the automation of their manufacturing process.
• Students in the mechatronics program learn to design systems that integrate mechanical and electronic components.
• Modern cars rely heavily on mechatronics for features like automatic transmissions and anti-lock braking systems.
• The robot's movement was controlled by advanced mechatronics technology.