Chapters Brief Overview:
1: Control system: Introduction to control systems and their role in engineering and robotics.
2: Control engineering: Exploration of engineering principles and techniques for designing control systems.
3: Control theory: Foundation of control theory, focusing on system behavior and stability.
4: Fuzzy control system: Overview of fuzzy logic in control systems, offering solutions to uncertainty.
5: Proportional–integral–derivative controller: Analysis of PID controllers, a cornerstone in control system design.
6: Automation: Delving into automation principles, highlighting their impact on robotics and industry.
7: Negative feedback: Explores how negative feedback stabilizes systems and improves performance.
8: Thermostat: Application of control systems in thermostats for temperature regulation.
9: Closedloop controller: Study of closedloop control systems for realtime adjustments based on feedback.
10: Openloop controller: Examination of openloop control, where output is independent of feedback.
11: Industrial process control: Indepth look at control systems in industrial settings, enhancing efficiency and safety.
12: Setpoint (control system): Understanding setpoints and their role in maintaining system stability.
13: Proportional control: Focuses on proportional control mechanisms for balancing input and output.
14: Control loop: Analysis of control loops in systems, ensuring desired outputs are achieved.
15: Integral windup: Discusses integral windup and methods to mitigate performance degradation in control systems.
16: Bang–bang control: Overview of bangbang control, a simple yet effective approach in many systems.
17: Industrial control system: Examination of control systems tailored for complex industrial operations.
18: Process variable: Focus on process variables and how they influence system behavior and response.
19: Classical control theory: Review of classical control techniques, their relevance, and limitations.
20: Linear control: Study of linear control techniques and their application in systems with predictable behavior.
21: Electrical engineering: Connection between electrical engineering principles and control system design.
The book provides a structured, indepth approach to understanding the fundamentals and applications of control systems, which are indispensable in robotics, automation, and industrial processes. Whether you're a student, researcher, or professional, the knowledge within these pages will equip you with the tools needed to excel in the everevolving field of robotics science.