A Review of Optomechatronic Ecosystem

The landscape of optomechatronics is viewed along the line of light vs. matter, photonics vs. semiconductor, and optics vs. mechatronics. Optomechatronics is redefined as the integration of light and matter from atom, device, system to application. The markets and megatrends in optomechatronics are further listed. The author then focused on optomechatronic technology in semiconductor industry as example and reviewed the practical systems, characteristics, and trends. Optomechatronics together with photonics and semiconductor will continue producing the computational and smart infrastructure required for the 4th industrial revolution.