Robot Controller (2009)

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The Control System

Logic of a Control System

Parts of a Control System

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The FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) has adopted the CompactRIO (cRIO) control system for advanced robotics for its 2009 season and beyond. The cRIO from National Instruments can be programmed in LabVIEW or C.


Key features

  • 32-bit real-time processor
  • 802.11 wireless ethernet
  • FPGA I/O control
  • Programmable in C, C++, and LabVIEW
  • Wireless debugging
  • Laptop dashboard
  • Intelligent robotics algorithms
  • Real-time vision processing
  • 50G shock rating
  • Easier connectivity
  • More sensor choices
  • More I/O lines
  • Customizable I/O possible in future years

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