Embedded Systems: Control Basics

This lecture covers the fundamentals of control systems in embedded systems, including open- and closed-loop control, real-time programming, interrupts, and sensor networks. The instructor explains the importance of controllers, the perception-to-action loop, and the challenges of programming embedded systems. Real-time systems and the use of interrupts for accurate timing are discussed. The lecture also delves into sensor networks, emphasizing the Sensorscope project and the implementation of multi-hop networks. Time synchronization in sensor networks and practical examples from the field are presented, highlighting the significance of resource management and real-time constraints in embedded systems.