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Real-time Control
Mechatronics & Robotics · Last updated: July 30, 2026 · How this entry was written
Definition: A control paradigm where the system must respond to inputs or events within a guaranteed time constraint, typically microseconds to milliseconds. It is essential for closed-loop robot motion and sensor feedback.
Example in context
“The robot controller executes real-time control loops at 1 kHz to ensure smooth trajectory tracking and immediate response to sensor signals.”
“Robot kontrolcüsü, pürüzsüz yörünge takibi ve sensör sinyallerine anında yanıt sağlamak için 1 kHz'de gerçek zamanlı kontrol döngüleri yürütür.”
Where engineers use it
Real-time control is fundamental in robot programming for servo loops, trajectory generation, and safety functions. Engineers must design or configure controllers that meet deterministic timing requirements for stable operation.
Synonyms: real-time regulation, deterministic control
Antonyms: non-real-time control, batch processing
Practice: can you use “Real-time Control” at work?
You are tuning a servo controller for a six-axis robot. The task requires updating the torque command every 500 microseconds. Discuss the real-time constraints and how you would meet them.
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“Real-time Control” in 21 languages
| English | Real-time Control |
|---|---|
| Turkish | Gerçek zamanlı kontrol |
| French | Contrôle en temps réel |
| German | Echtzeitsteuerung |
| Spanish | Control en tiempo real |
| Chinese | 实时控制 |
| Arabic | التحكم في الوقت الحقيقي |
| Portuguese | Controle em tempo real |
| Russian | Управление в реальном времени |
| Japanese | リアルタイム制御 |
| Italian | Controllo in tempo reale |
| Vietnamese | Điều khiển thời gian thực |
| Hindi | रीयल-टाइम नियंत्रण |
| Thai | การควบคุมแบบเรียลไทม์ |
| Indonesian | Kontrol waktu nyata |
| Korean | 실시간 제어 |
| Bengali | রিয়েল-টাইম নিয়ন্ত্রণ |
| Dutch | Realtimebesturing |
| Swedish | Realtidsstyrning |
| Finnish | Reaaliaikainen ohjaus |
| Ukrainian | Керування в реальному часі |
Frequently asked questions
What does Real-time Control mean in engineering?
A control paradigm where the system must respond to inputs or events within a guaranteed time constraint, typically microseconds to milliseconds. It is essential for closed-loop robot motion and sensor feedback. In Mechatronics & Robotics, the term carries a usage-frequency rating of 10/10 in the Engineering English library.
How do you pronounce Real-time Control?
Real-time Control is pronounced /ˈriːəl taɪm kənˈtroʊl/ (IPA). The Engineering English app plays audio for the term and checks your pronunciation with speech recognition.
How is Real-time Control used in a sentence?
Example from an engineering context: “The robot controller executes real-time control loops at 1 kHz to ensure smooth trajectory tracking and immediate response to sensor signals.”
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