Title: Simulate control and automation systems.
Course: Technology of Robotic Design (21009-18) > Section: Exploring Control Systems and Robotic Systems

Simulation should include selecting the appropriate software to complete a simple task that solves an identified problem.

Teacher Resources:

- Free Software Tools for Control Design, Simulation, and Analysis, Glenn Research Center, NASA
- Top 8 Free and Open-Source Simulation Software, Good Firms

Process/Skill Questions:

- What benefits can simulation provide for robotic systems development?
- Why are perfectly realistic simulations unnecessary for developing some robots?
- What are some advantages of simulating a robotic solution to a problem?