Mechatronic Reference Model for Innovation: Connecting Complex Design to Business Issues Through the Concepts of Cycles and Revisions

Developing complex mechatronic systems requires a structured approach that bridges the gap between technical engineering workflows and business-level decision-making. This project explores the Mechatronic Reference Model for Innovation (MRM4i), a comprehensive framework designed to connect traditional new product development (NPD) milestones—such as phases, decisions, documentation, and physical prototyping—with the technical execution principles of the V- and W-models. The MRM4i introduces structured cycles and revisions to manage the iterative nature of multidisciplinary engineering, ensuring that mechanical, electrical, and software subsystems remain aligned throughout the lifecycle. For B.Tech students, this resource provides structured guidance on implementing the MRM4i framework within a simulated or real-world product design project. By mapping out design stages,

documentation requirements, and hardware-in-the-loop testing phases, students can systematically manage complex mechatronic assemblies. The framework helps mitigate common integration failures by establishing clear review gates and revision control strategies. While the original study validates the model through a longitudinal case study of four mechatronic products, this project implementation focuses on applying these reference guidelines to structure, document, and execute a student-led mechatronic design prototype from concept to validation.

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