Develop a control system, based on given needs and constraints.

Development should include

• open control systems
• closed control systems (use of sensors)
• security considerations.

Development may also include programming a robot or a microcontroller.

Teacher Resource:

• Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy Links to an external site.

Process/Skill Questions:

• What is a controlled system and how does it operate?
• What does a system do and how can we design a manner of controlling it?
• What is a sensor?
• What are the different types of consumer sensors?
• What is the importance of using control systems?
• What is the difference between an open and a closed control system?