8.13.2 - Multi-loop Control Systems
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Practice Questions
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What is a multi-loop control system?
💡 Hint: Consider how nested feedback can improve control.
What does a high-level controller do?
💡 Hint: Think about who gives directions in a robotic task.
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What is the main benefit of using multi-loop control systems?
💡 Hint: Recall how precision matters in robotic tasks.
True or False: A high-level controller manages only the speed of the robot.
💡 Hint: Think about how the control hierarchy operates.
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Challenge Problems
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You are designing a robotic arm for a welding application. Outline a multi-loop control system that ensures safety and accuracy during operation.
💡 Hint: Think about where precision and safety might conflict in design.
Analyze a scenario where a failure occurs in one of the inner loops. Explain how this could impact the overall operation and what steps to mitigate the effects.
💡 Hint: Consider the cascading effects of failures within nested systems.
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