Development of Low-Cost Automated Systems for Energy-Efficient Household Appliances Using Mechatronic Solutions

1. Introduction 1.1 Background and Motivation 1.2 Objective of the Study 1.3 Structure of the Thesis 2. Literature Review 2.1 Overview of Energy-Efficient Appliances 2.2 Mechatronic Systems in Appliances 2.3 Cost-Effective Design Strategies 3. Mechatronic Solutions for Automation 3.1 Definition of Mechatronics 3.2 Components and Technologies 3.3 Integration in Household Appliances 4. Design of Low-Cost Systems 4.1 Material Selection and Sourcing 4.2 Prototyping and Testing Procedures 4.3 Cost-Benefit Analysis 5. Energy Efficiency Considerations 5.1 Energy Consumption Metrics 5.2 Optimization Techniques 5.3 Case Studies of Implementation 6. System Development and Implementation 6.1 Design Methodology 6.2 Software and Hardware Integration 6.3 User Interface and Usability 7. Evaluation and Performance Analysis 7.1 Testing Methodologies 7.2 Results and Findings 7.3 Discussion and Implications 8. Conclusion and Future Work 8.1 Summary of Contributions 8.2 Limitations of the Study 8.3 Directions for Future Research