The first example demonstrates the use of open-loop control to toast bread to the desired color.

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second example shows how open-loop control can help regulate the shower water temperature. In these
open-loop systems, you will investigate the system's input and output and learn how to perform
experiments to determine the required input for the desired output. Investigate scenarios in which open-
loop control may fail due to unexpected environmental changes or system variations. In the following
video, you will learn how to use feedback control to overcome the shortcomings of open-loop control.
The examples use common household items such as a toaster and a shower to help you understand
the basic structure and operation of a feedback control loop. The first example shows how a toaster can be
programmed to perfectly cook bread by continuously monitoring its color. It also demonstrates how the
closed-loop control system handles system variations.
The second example shows how feedback control can help regulate the shower water temperature.
It shows how the closed-loop control system can compensate for unexpected environmental changes
acting on the system, such as someone running the dishwasher while taking a shower.