Open-Loop Control System
An Open-Loop Control System is a type of control system that operates without feedback. In this system, the input is processed to produce an output, but there is no mechanism to measure or adjust the output based on its performance. This means that once the input is set, the system runs its course without any corrections or modifications.
A common example of an open-loop system is a washing machine set to a specific cycle. Once the cycle starts, the machine runs through its programmed steps without checking if the clothes are clean or if adjustments are needed. This simplicity makes open-loop systems easy to design and implement, but they may not be as effective in situations requiring precise control.