The basic functions of mechatronics systems consist of customizable functions, human interactions, physical layer interfaces, and real-time system realization. Learn about a new mechanical engineering senior capstone design class at UCLA that introduces computer hardware/software and real-time systems and includes four-hour laboratory sessions to implement cruise control and adaptive cruise control for the LabVIEW Robotics Starter Kit using the LabVIEW Real-Time, LabVIEW FPGA, and LabVIEW Statechart modules.