Sistemas de Controle na Vida Cotidiana

Abstract

This article explores the application of control systems theory to purely human relationships, an under-investigated field that presents great potential for future interdisciplinary research. The apparent decrease in students’ demand to direct their training to the area of Control and Automation Systems motivated this study which seeks to simplify and illustrate control theory in different human contexts. The proposed methodology emphasizes the importance of a stable and robust control system, adapting classic engineering terms for applications in human relations, being able to take advantage of artificial intelligence tools like the fuzzy systems. Three preliminary case studies were presented: the self-controls in the personal decisions making (divided here into control: i) variables indicating health levels; and ii) concentration and attention) and the pedagogical control in classrooms to maximize student learning. Although these studies are embryonic, they demonstrate how control systems theory can be applied to systematize problem solving in everyday situations and human interactions, suggesting a promising new line of research for the integration of concepts from technical and human areas.