Introduction Flashcards
1
Q
What physiology?
A
The natural functioning of the body
Key word = function
- The biological study of the functions of living organisms
- Functions and activities of living things and the physical and chem reactions involved
2
Q
What does control theory mean?
A
- Mathematical study of how to manipulate the parameters of a system to produce a desired outcome
- Process of influencing the behaviour of physical or biological system to a achieve a desired goal (usually through the use of feedback)
Key word: Input, desired goal
ex: neural and endocrine system (brain + hormones)
3
Q
How do robots use control theory?
A
Take input through sensors to inform the desired output behaviour.
4
Q
What are the 3 systems we will study?
A
- Endocrine system - system modelling
- Cardiovascular - system response
- Neuromuscular - system control