Beyond the Textbook: Designing Safe and Autonomous Control Systems - Softcover

Furguson, Prof.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 3384257448 ISBN 13: 9783384257444

Verlag: tredition, 2024

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This title sets the stage for a discussion that pushes the boundaries of traditional control system design. It suggests that textbook knowledge might not be enough for the complexities of safe, autonomous systems. We can delve deeper by explaining the limitations of textbook approaches. These often focus on idealized scenarios with predictable environments. However, real-world autonomous systems like self-driving cars or robots in dynamic settings face a multitude of uncertainties – unpredictable weather, unexpected obstacles, or even human behavior. The title emphasizes "safe and autonomous." Safety is paramount, especially with systems operating independently. The analysis could explore techniques for ensuring safety in autonomous systems. This might include redundancy in critical components, fail-safe mechanisms, and robust sensor fusion to create a comprehensive picture of the environment. Here's an example that emphasizes the need for a broader perspective: "Beyond the Textbook: Designing Safe and Autonomous Control Systems." Textbooks are a great start, but the real world is messy! This exploration delves into the challenges and considerations for designing safe and autonomous control systems. We'll move beyond theory to explore cutting-edge techniques like sensor fusion and fail-safe mechanisms, ensuring these intelligent machines navigate the complexities of the real world with safety at the forefront.

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Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: tredition
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2024
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 3384257448
• ISBN 13: 9783384257444
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 236
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: tredition GmbH; gpsr@tredition.com; ; Heinz-Beusen-Stieg 5; Ahrensburg; 22926; Deutschland