1.15 - Control Systems in Robotics
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Practice Questions
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Define an open-loop control system.
💡 Hint: Think about systems that perform tasks without adjusting to new information.
What does PID stand for in PID controllers?
💡 Hint: Recall the three words that make up this acronym.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the main advantage of closed-loop control systems?
💡 Hint: Consider how systems adapt to their environments.
True or False: Open-loop control systems require sensors to function.
💡 Hint: Think about examples where feedback is crucial.
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Challenge Problems
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You've been tasked with designing a robotic arm for a repetitive assembly line. Would you choose an open-loop or closed-loop system? Justify your choice.
💡 Hint: Consider the implications of needing to adapt to changing conditions.
Describe a scenario where PID control might mitigate a problem in robotic movement, focusing on the relevance of each PID component.
💡 Hint: Think about how feedback loops help smooth out performance issues.
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