A Concise History of Control Systems: From Antiquity to the Pre-classical Control Era
摘要
The study of the history of control systems design is important for several reasons, as discussed in Sect. 1.2.2 . It reveals the progression of control scientists’ and engineers’ knowledge and understanding of the feedbackFeedback in man-made and physical systems and provides insights into how control theories and design concepts have developed over time. The history of control theories and design concepts is intertwined with philosophical changes. It reflects how broader philosophical viewpoints have influenced scientific thinking. It can inspire current and future control systems theorists and engineers to tackle challenging problems and observe them from a broader outlook.