Cruise control
part · 1958 · Digital age
Holds the speed automatically.
Inventor: Ralph Teetor.
What it is made of
- Servomotor — has part. A servo moves the throttle.
- Speedometer — has part. It compares with the speed reading.
Principles and materials it uses
- Feedback control — uses. Speed is held by feedback.
Where it is used
- Self-driving car — is used in. Adaptive cruise control is a step towards autonomy.
History: what it evolved from and what it influenced
- Centrifugal governor — evolved from. Early systems were a development of the centrifugal governor.