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What is Guidance Computer?

It is the guidance brain that calculates the route of a vehicle or system and enables it to reach the target autonomously.

Overview

The guidance computer is a system that corrects the vehicle's route by continuously collecting environmental data and comparing it with the target. It doesn't just follow a map; It finds the most efficient route by instantly calculating variables such as wind, obstacle or deviation. It is the decision-making mechanism at the center of autonomous vehicles and robots.

Analogy: It's like the navigation in your car not only showing the way, but also having a driver who turns the steering wheel for you and adjusts your speed according to traffic.

How it works

It receives data from sensors, compares the current situation with the targeted situation and sends commands to engines or guidance systems.

Where it is used

It is used in unmanned aerial vehicles (drones), autonomous cars and spacecraft.

Commonly confused with

It is not just a GPS device; actively decides and manages the vehicle.

Frequently asked questions

What happens if he makes a mistake?

Modern systems have security protocols that constantly monitor themselves to minimize the margin of error.

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