== Controlling FRC Robots ==
FRC robots are controlled by an on-board computer and operate in one of three modes:

 * ''Teleop ''- Remote control like driving an R/C car
 * ''Autonomous ''- The robot operates independently according to programmed instructions
 * ''Test ''- Usually used to for shop or pit testing of specific robot components

There are several [https://wpilib.screenstepslive.com/s/4485/m/13503/l/599672-2017-frc-control-system-hardware-overview major components] of the control system:

 * [http://www.ni.com/en-us/support/model.roborio.html roboRIO] on-board computer
 * On-board sensors and motors/actuators
 * [http://us.geniusnet.com/supports/widecam-f100 Video camera(s)]
 * [http://www.open-mesh.com/grp-om5p-ac-cloud-access-point.html Wireless link] (radio)
 * [https://wpilib.screenstepslive.com/s/4485/m/24192/c/86704 Remote Driver Station] (laptop and joysticks)