Computational Tools
Simulation software plays a crucial role in control systems and robotics engineering by facilitating modeling, analysis, and design validation before physical implementation. Key software platforms include MATLAB/Simulink, Scilab/Xcos, and RoboDK, which offer unique features tailored for various applications such as controller design, real-time prototyping, and robotics simulation. The chapter emphasizes the educational value of these tools, enabling hands-on experimentation and real-world skills development.
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What we have learnt
- Simulation software is essential for modeling and analyzing control systems and robotics.
- Leading platforms like MATLAB/Simulink, Scilab/Xcos, and RoboDK offer distinct features for various engineering applications.
- These tools significantly enhance educational experiences by promoting project-based learning and real-world skills.
Key Concepts
- -- MATLAB & Simulink
- A software suite that provides tools for modeling, simulation, and analysis of control systems and robotics.
- -- Scilab/Xcos
- An open-source platform for numerical computation that supports modeling and simulation, similar to MATLAB.
- -- RoboDK
- A simulation software designed for industrial robotics, allowing for offline programming and integration with CAD models.
- -- Controller Design
- The process of designing control systems, including tuning PID, LQR, and more, using software tools.
- -- RealTime Control
- The capability to perform control tasks in real-time using hardware platforms and microcontrollers.
- -- HardwareintheLoop Testing
- A technique that integrates hardware with simulation models for testing and validation of control systems.
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