Measurement → Decision → Action – Virtual Lab

Understand how measurements drive decisions and actions in engineering systems using an interactive virtual lab. Learn cause-and-effect visually.

About Lab

The Measurement → Decision → Action Lab helps beginners understand the complete decision chain in engineering systems. Through visual interaction, learners observe how measurements influence decisions and how those decisions trigger actions in the process. This lab builds core engineering intuition by showing that system behavior depends on information flow, not just equipment.

How to Use This Lab

  • Observe the physical process shown.

  • Watch how the measurement represents the process.

  • Observe the decision based on the measurement.

  • See the action applied to the process.

  • Reflect on how changes in measurement affect actions.

Frequently asked questions

Does this lab include control theory or equations?

No. It focuses only on visual cause-and-effect.

Is this lab useful for understanding automation basics?

Yes. It builds strong intuition about how automated systems work.

Is this lab suitable for beginners?

Yes. No prior engineering knowledge is required.

Is this lab part of the free tier?

Yes, it is included in the free foundational virtual labs.