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Control and Communication Systems in Tunnel Robotics

23.9 - Control and Communication Systems in Tunnel Robotics

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is centralized control?

💡 Hint: Think about control having a single point.

Question 2 Easy

Define decentralized control.

💡 Hint: Each robot acts independently.

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Question 1

What is a key disadvantage of centralized control?

Easy management
Single point of failure
Lower costs

💡 Hint: Think about what happens if the control unit breaks down.

Question 2

True or False: Decentralized control systems are less reliable.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider how independence affects reliability.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Discuss the impact of different control architectures on the failure recovery speed of tunnel robotic systems. Provide examples.

💡 Hint: Consider the system's architecture and response times.

Challenge 2 Hard

Design a communication protocol for a hypothetical tunnel robotic system. What factors must you consider when choosing between wireless and wired communication?

💡 Hint: Think about operational environments and requirements.

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