An Approach to Modelling Mechatronic Devices Based on Ropohl's System Theory of Technology

The formal system model of technology, developed by German engineer and philosopher G. Ropohl, is filled with mechatronic contents. In the model the elements of human and social sciences are tied with element of natural and technical sciences. Two central system concepts - system of actions and system of things - are used in this context. A general model of mechatronic action system is developed. This abstract mechatronic action model is interpreted empirically to model which can be identified with a mechatronic device.