Advanced Mechatronic Systems Featuring Pneumatic Actuation

Authors

Željko Šitum
University of Zagreb, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture
https://orcid.org/0009-0007-0268-6500
Filip Čavić
University of Zagreb, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture
Vid Pavlović
University of Zagreb, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture
Lovro Zoričić
University of Zagreb, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture
Ante Ivanković
University of Zagreb, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture
Matija Čmelješević
University of Zagreb, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture
Bernarda Galić
University of Zagreb, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture
Mia Prgomet
University of Zagreb, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture
Antonio Varović
University of Zagreb, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture
DOI: https://doi.org/10.18690/um.fs.7.2025.11

Synopsis

This article presents eight innovative mechatronic systems powered by pneumatic actuators, designed as educational models for teaching pneumatic power systems and automatic control to mechanical engineering students. The first system introduced is a prototype of an autonomous vehicle that operates on compressed air and is driven by pneumatic artificial muscles. Next, four robotic systems are described, representing pneumatically actuated manipulators. These include a delta robot with a vacuum gripper, a robotic arm with a flexible gripper, a manipulator capable of avoiding obstacles on a conveyor belt, and a flexible pneumatic manipulator. The final section highlights three systems with potential industrial applications: a pneumatically powered screw mechanism, a system for automated bottle filling and capping, and an automated pneumatic machine designed to sort beans. All eight systems provide practical insights into the application of pneumatics in automation and serve as valuable tools for hands-on learning in mechatronics and control engineering.

Author Biographies

Željko Šitum, University of Zagreb, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture

Zagreb, Croatia. E-mail: zeljko.situm@fsb.unizg.hr

Filip Čavić, University of Zagreb, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture

Zagreb, Croatia. E-mail: fc219243@student.fsb.unizg.hr

Vid Pavlović, University of Zagreb, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture

Zagreb, Croatia. E-mail: vp228634@student.fsb.unizg.hr

Lovro Zoričić, University of Zagreb, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture

Zagreb, Croatia. E-mail: lz216694@student.fsb.unizg.hr

Ante Ivanković, University of Zagreb, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture

Zagreb, Croatia. E-mail: ai225599@student.fsb.unizg.hr

Matija Čmelješević, University of Zagreb, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture

Zagreb, Croatia. E-mail: mc219290@student.fsb.unizg.hr

Bernarda Galić, University of Zagreb, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture

Zagreb, Croatia. E-mail: bg336707@student.fsb.unizg.hr

Mia Prgomet, University of Zagreb, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture

Zagreb, Croatia. E-mail: mp234376@student.fsb.unizg.hr

Antonio Varović, University of Zagreb, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture

Zagreb, Croatia. E-mail: av230244@student.fsb.unizg.hr

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International Conference Fluid Power 2025: Conference Proceedings

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147-162

Published

September 16, 2025

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Fluid Power

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Šitum, Željko, Čavić, F., Pavlović, V., Zoričić, L., Ivanković, A., Čmelješević, M., Galić, B., Prgomet, M., & Varović, A. (2025). Advanced Mechatronic Systems Featuring Pneumatic Actuation. In D. Lovrec & V. Tič (Eds.), & (Ed.), International Conference Fluid Power 2025: Conference Proceedings (Vols. 2025, pp. 147-162). University of Maribor Press. https://doi.org/10.18690/um.fs.7.2025.11