Modern Robotics control hardware
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Modern Robotics control hardware is a suite of electronic control modules and interfaces used in FIRST Tech Challenge robots to manage motors, sensors, and overall robot operation.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Modern Robotics control hardware canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T6784738 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Modern Robotics control hardware Context triple: [FTC Blocks, integratesWith, Modern Robotics control hardware]
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A.
Robotics: Modelling, Planning and Control
"Robotics: Modelling, Planning and Control" is a widely used advanced robotics textbook that systematically covers the mathematical foundations, algorithms, and practical methods for modeling, planning, and controlling robotic systems.
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B.
Springer Handbook of Robotics
Springer Handbook of Robotics is a comprehensive reference work that surveys the fundamental theories, technologies, and applications of modern robotics for researchers, engineers, and students.
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C.
Rosa robotic platform
The Rosa robotic platform is a surgical robotics system used primarily in orthopedic and neurosurgical procedures to enhance precision and assist surgeons in joint replacement and spine surgeries.
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D.
Robotics & Discrete Automation
Robotics & Discrete Automation is ABB’s business segment focused on industrial robots, machine automation, and digital solutions that enhance manufacturing productivity and flexibility.
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E.
DARPA Robotics Challenge
The DARPA Robotics Challenge was a high-profile international competition that pushed the development of advanced humanoid robots capable of performing complex disaster-response tasks in environments designed for humans.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Modern Robotics control hardware Target entity description: Modern Robotics control hardware is a suite of electronic control modules and interfaces used in FIRST Tech Challenge robots to manage motors, sensors, and overall robot operation.
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A.
Robotics: Modelling, Planning and Control
"Robotics: Modelling, Planning and Control" is a widely used advanced robotics textbook that systematically covers the mathematical foundations, algorithms, and practical methods for modeling, planning, and controlling robotic systems.
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B.
Springer Handbook of Robotics
Springer Handbook of Robotics is a comprehensive reference work that surveys the fundamental theories, technologies, and applications of modern robotics for researchers, engineers, and students.
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C.
Rosa robotic platform
The Rosa robotic platform is a surgical robotics system used primarily in orthopedic and neurosurgical procedures to enhance precision and assist surgeons in joint replacement and spine surgeries.
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D.
Robotics & Discrete Automation
Robotics & Discrete Automation is ABB’s business segment focused on industrial robots, machine automation, and digital solutions that enhance manufacturing productivity and flexibility.
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E.
DARPA Robotics Challenge
The DARPA Robotics Challenge was a high-profile international competition that pushed the development of advanced humanoid robots capable of performing complex disaster-response tasks in environments designed for humans.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
electronic control module suite
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robot control system ⓘ |
| communicationProtocol | USB CDC between phone and modules ⓘ |
| compatibleWith |
Matrix motor system via Legacy Module
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Tetrix motor system NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| component |
Modern Robotics Core Device Interface Module
NERFINISHED
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Modern Robotics Core Legacy Module NERFINISHED ⓘ Modern Robotics Core Motor Controller NERFINISHED ⓘ Modern Robotics Core Power Distribution Module NERFINISHED ⓘ Modern Robotics Core Servo Controller NERFINISHED ⓘ Modern Robotics Core USB Device Interface NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| connectsVia |
I2C
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PWM ⓘ USB ⓘ |
| controlledBy | FTC Robot Controller software NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| developedBy | Modern Robotics Inc. NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| documentation | Modern Robotics FTC user guides ⓘ |
| environment |
used in FTC competition fields
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used in classroom robotics programs ⓘ |
| governingBody | approved by FIRST for FTC use during its era ⓘ |
| marketedFor |
educational robotics
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student robotics competitions ⓘ |
| mounting | designed to mount on FTC robot chassis ⓘ |
| powerInput | 12V DC nominal from FTC robot battery ⓘ |
| provides |
analog input ports
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battery voltage monitoring ⓘ digital input ports ⓘ motor encoder feedback support ⓘ servo power control ⓘ |
| region | primarily used in the United States ⓘ |
| replacedBy | REV Robotics control system in FTC NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| status | legacy FTC control system ⓘ |
| supports |
DC motors
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I2C sensors ⓘ analog sensors ⓘ digital sensors ⓘ servos ⓘ |
| supportsProgramming |
Blocks programming via FTC app
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Java via FTC SDK ⓘ |
| usedFor |
controlling FTC robot motors
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managing overall FTC robot operation ⓘ reading FTC robot sensors ⓘ |
| usedIn | FIRST Tech Challenge NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| usedInSeason |
FTC Cascade Effect
NERFINISHED
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FTC Res-Q NERFINISHED ⓘ FTC Velocity Vortex NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| usedWith |
Android phone FTC Robot Controller app
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FTC Driver Station Android app NERFINISHED ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Subject: Modern Robotics control hardware Description of subject: Modern Robotics control hardware is a suite of electronic control modules and interfaces used in FIRST Tech Challenge robots to manage motors, sensors, and overall robot operation.
Referenced by (1)
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