8.11. Calibration and Tuning of Sensors and Actuators

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is static calibration?

   Hint

   Think of something that does not change during the calibration process.

2. 2.

   Why is environmental compensation necessary?

   Hint

   Consider how our environment can change things.

3. 3.

   What is the purpose of static calibration?

   • To measure accurate readings
   • To dynamically adjust sensor performance
   • To correct temperature variations

   Hint

   Think about why we establish a reference.

4. 4.

   True or False: PID in PID controllers stands for Performance Integration Derivation.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider what each term describes.

5. 5.

   Design an experiment to demonstrate the effects of temperature changes on sensor calibration. What factors would you measure, and how?

   Hint

   Consider how the sensor's readings vary with heat.

6. 6.

   Discuss how you would implement a feedforward control system for a robotic arm. What data would guide your predictions?

   Hint

   Think about anticipating actions before reactions.