3. Illustrations through case studies in robotics and automation

3.1 Radio control of fireworks: XBee-Pro

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3.1.1 Context

In the past, fireworks were lit manually, using a powder-filled wand to ignite the fuse. However, the large number of accidents linked to the accidental ignition of fireworks necessitated the development of a new system. Today, each pyrotechnic mortar is triggered from a firing case located in a control room, using an electric igniter (a chemical capsule that ignites when supplied with electricity). These igniters are connected to the control room by electrical...