23.9.1. Control Architectures

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is the main purpose of a control architecture in robotics?

   Hint

   Think about how robots are coordinated.

2. 2.

   What does SCADA stand for?

   Hint

   What kind of systems does it relate to?

3. 3.

   What type of control system operates from a single command point?

   • Centralized
   • Decentralized
   • Hybrid

   Hint

   Think about the management structure.

4. 4.

   True or False: SCADA systems are only used for robotic systems in tunneling.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider other industries that utilize monitoring systems.

5. 5.

   Design a hypothetical tunneling control architecture utilizing both centralized and decentralized systems. Discuss the advantages of your design.

   Hint

   Think of the hierarchy and task distribution.

6. 6.

   Evaluate the potential risks associated with using a purely centralized control system in a dangerous environment such as tunneling.

   Hint

   Focus on what happens if the central point fails.