ABSTRACT: This lecture introduces a new mechanical power motion regulator based on the integration of transmission device and motor. The active torque and speed ratio regulations can be easily achieved through the motor control for different mechatronic systems such as E-CVT, impedance control and power assistance. An integrated magnetic gear and motor design is realized with the appealing contactless mechanisms. Moreover, the 3D printing techniques for magnetic material will be introduced in the lecture to show more design flexibility and manufacturing convenience. For instance, the complicate stator structure of integrated fan motor is manufactured by the developed 3D printing technique to provide high power density and high speed performance.

BIOSKETCH:

Dr. Tsai received his Ph.D. from Dept. Engineering Science at Oxford University in 1990 and became a full Professor in Dept. Mechanical Engineering at the National Cheng Kung University (NCKU), Taiwan in 1996. Currently, he is a Chair Professor of Dept. Mechanical Engineering, NCKU. He authored or coauthored more than 120 journal papers and holds more than 115 patents. His research interests include robust control, servo control, motor design, and applications of advanced control technologies using DSPs.

He has been at the forefront of research on control of mechatronic systems and motor technologies for more than 30 years. In 1999, Dr. Tsai founded the Electrical Motor Technology Research Center at National Cheng Kung University, with the specific aim of developing motor-related technologies to assist the industries in building their own expertise. Dr. Tsai is a Fellow of the Institution of Engineering and Technology, U.K., and was a Chairman of the Board, Metal Industries Research & Development Centre, Taiwan from 2015 to 2016 and Deputy Minister of Ministry of Science and Technology, Taiwan from 2016 to 2017.

Dr. Tsai has received numerous awards for his accomplishments in research and education, including the Outstanding Research Award of Pan Wen Yuan Foundation, Taiwan (2019); Futuristic Breakthrough Technology Awards of Future Tech Expo by Ministry of Science and Technology, Taiwan (2019&2018); Award for Outstanding Contributions in Science and Technology, Executive Yuan, Taiwan (2014); National Science Council Outstanding Research Fellow, Taiwan (2013); R&D 100 “Coin Type Motor” (2013); National Science Council Outstanding Research Project, Taiwan (2012, 2010, 2005); Gold Medal, iENA Nuremberg Inventor’s Trade Fair (2010); Magnetism Prize, Taiwan Association for Magnetic Technology (2008); Contribution Award of Collaboration with University and Industry of Ministry of Economic Affairs (2007); Delta K.T. Lee Technology Award, Taiwan (2006); Taiwan TECO Science and Technology Prize (2003); Excellent Engineering Professor Award of Chinese Institute of Engineers (2002); and Outstanding Research Award of National Science Council (three times: 1998, 2000 and 2002).