Question: ( 5 pts ) ( Octopus arm control system ) Consider an octopus using its arm to catch a prey ( see Fig. 1 (

(5 pts )(Octopus arm control system) Consider an octopus using its arm to catch a prey (see Fig. 1(a)). Using the block diagram in Fig. 1(b) as a guide, describe all the different components (e.g. sensors, actuators, computer, possible noise, disturbances etc.) of the control system responsible for the octopus arm motion. Ignore the 'A/D' and 'D/A' blocks, as they are not relevant for the octopus.
(bonus1: 1 pt ) Identify at least two sensing modalities that the octopus may use during this maneuver.
(bonus2: 1 pt ) Identify at least two locations in the octopus' body where the 'Computer' might be located.
(b)
Fig. 1: Octopus arm control: (a) An octopus senses a target (shrimp) and attempts to catch it using one of its arms. (b) A block diagram of the control system.
( 5 pts ) ( Octopus arm control system ) Consider

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