Practice Advanced Control Techniques (10.4.2) - Chapter 10: Soft Robotics and Bio-Inspired Systems
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Question 1 Easy

What is nonlinearity, and why is it a challenge for soft robotics?

💡 Hint: Think about how soft materials behave under stress.

Question 2 Easy

What is hysteresis?

💡 Hint: Consider how materials return to their original shape.

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Question 1

What does Model Predictive Control (MPC) do?

Anticipates future behaviors
Only adjusts parameters
Uses fuzzy logic

💡 Hint: Remember the predictive aspect in the name.

Question 2

True or False: Hysteresis causes immediate response in soft actuators.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about how materials slowly return to their original shape.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a control strategy for a soft robot navigating through a cluttered environment. Discuss how you would implement MPC and explain its advantages.

💡 Hint: Visualize how obstacles change the environment dynamically.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate the robustness of a soft robot's controller using adaptive control in a dynamic scenario. Discuss potential failure points and how they might be mitigated.

💡 Hint: Think about how different terrains affect robot performance.

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