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Feedforward

Control that predicts the output needed (e.g., to overcome gravity or reach a velocity) and is combined with PID for accuracy.

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A feedback control loop (Proportional-Integral-Derivative) that drives a mechanism to a target by reacting to error.

A trajectory-optimization tool that generates time-optimal autonomous paths, often paired with WPILib.

WPILib's recommended structure that organizes robot code into Subsystems and Commands for clean, reusable behavior.

The NI software (and the physical station) that connects driver inputs to the robot and reports status during matches.

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