Mechatronics and Applications: An International Journal (MECHATROJ) is a quarterly open access peer-reviewed journal that publishes articles which contribute new results in all areas of the Mechatronics and Applications. The journal focuses on all technical and practical aspects of Mechatronics Engineering Research, applications and Implementation techniques. The goal of this journal is to bring together researchers and practitioners from academia and industry to focus on understanding advances in mechanical design, computing, control systems, microprocessors, electronics and intelligent machines and establishing new collaborations in these areas.