8 - Integration of Sensors and Actuators in Robotic Systems
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Practice Questions
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What role do sensors play in robotic systems?
💡 Hint: Think about how humans use their senses.
Name one type of actuator.
💡 Hint: Consider what moves or exerts force in a robot.
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What type of control system uses feedback to adjust outputs?
💡 Hint: Think about examples like drones that adjust based on sensor input.
True or False: Actuators are solely responsible for sensing the environment.
💡 Hint: Consider what each component does in a robot.
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Challenge Problems
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Consider a robotic system that uses both temperature and humidity sensors for an agriculture application. How would you design a control loop to optimize plant growth?
💡 Hint: Think about how temperature influences plant hydration.
You are tasked with integrating a new vision sensor into an existing robotic arm that uses torque sensors. What integration challenges might you face, and how would you address them?
💡 Hint: Consider the data rates and communication protocols used.
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