RL Course by David Silver - Lecture 7: Policy Gradient Methods

Looks at different policy gradients, including Finite Difference, Monte-Carlo and Actor Critic.

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Singular Value Decomposition (SVD): Mathematical Overview

This video presents a mathematical overview of the singular value decomposition (SVD).

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Control Bootcamp: Sensitivity and Complementary Sensitivity (Part 2)

Here we explore the sensitivity and complementary sensitivity functions, which are critical in understanding robustness and performance. (Part 2)

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TikZ source Code: Switching Smooth Filippov

TikZ source Code: Switching Smooth Filippov

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Using a Homogeneous Transformation Matrix to Combine Rotation and Translatio...

In this video we discuss how to properly deal with coordinate frames that are both rotated and translated from one another. We develop a homogeneous transfo...

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Constraint Enforcement for Improved Safety | Learning-Based Control

Learn about the constraints of your system. Then see a how to enforce those constraints so the system does not violate them. Constraint enforcement is important for safety-critical...

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Data-Driven Control: Eigensystem Realization Algorithm Procedure

In this lecture, we describe the eigensystem realization algorithm (ERA) in detail, including step-by-step algorithmic instructions.

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SVD: Importance of Alignment [Matlab]

This video describes the importance of aligning data when using the singular value decomposition (SVD) (Matlab code).

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Designing a PID Controller Using the Ziegler-Nichols Method

In this video we discuss how to use the Ziegler-Nichols method to choose PID controller gains. In addition to discussing the method and providing a Matlab i...

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Sliding Mode Control Design for a Robotic Manipulator

This MATLAB/Simulink example shows how to design a controller for a robotic manipulator with two actuated joints using sliding mode control (SMC). SMC is useful for systems that require...

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Linear Regression 2 [Python]

This video describes how the singular value decomposition (SVD) can be used for linear regression in Python (part 2).

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Transfer Functions: Introduction and Implementation

In this video we introduce transfer functions and show how they can be derived from a set of linear, ordinary differential equations. We also examine how to...

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Control Bootcamp: Benefits of Feedback on Cruise Control Example

Here we investigate the benefits of feedback for systems with uncertain dynamics and disturbances, as illustrated on a cruise control example.

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Machine Learning Control: Tuning a PID Controller with Genetic Algorithms

This lecture shows how to use genetic algorithms to tune the parameters of a PID controller. Tuning a PID controller with genetic algorithms is not generally recommended, but is used to...

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Introduction to Partial Differential Equations

This is the first lesson in a multi-video discussion focused on partial differential equations (PDEs).In this video we introduce PDEs and compare them with o...

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Basic Control Lectures

Systems approach, understanding and describing the operation of systems and methods of controlling them are among the basic knowledge of engineering education. But understanding the main...

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Understanding Model Predictive Control, Part 7: Adaptive MPC Design with Sim...

In this video, you will learn how to design an adaptive MPC controller for an autonomous steering vehicle system whose dynamics change with respect to the longitudinal velocity. After you...

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crash course on complex numbers

In this video, we quickly review “Complex Numbers”. The following materials are covered:1- Cartesian and polar representation of complex numbers2- how to con...

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Using a Homogeneous Transformation Matrix to Combine Rotation and Translatio...

In this video we discuss how to properly deal with coordinate frames that are both rotated and translated from one another. We develop a homogeneous transformation matrix which combines a...

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Peter Ponders PID. Second Order Plus Dead Time , SOPDT, Temperature Control,...

In this video I derive the equations for the controller gains and a low pass filter for a SOPDT system with a very long dead time To make the simulation mo...

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Time domain - tutorial 8: LTI systems, impulse response & convolution

In this video, the following materials are covered:1) the beauty of linear & time invariant (LTI) systems2) why the impulse response of an LTI system is so i...

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Lecture 16: More on Root Locus and Gain Compensation

Extra numerical problems using Root locus is discussed in this video. Then follows, Gain compensation using Root Locus See More

Peter Ponders PID - Why PID with 2nd Derivative Gain?

If you have ever tuned a hydraulic system and wondered why PID control didn't work better than PI control the answer is here. Since the 1980s people have kn...

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Internal Model Control IMC Introduction

Internal Model Control IMC Introduction

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Lecture 1 Introduction to Automatic Control

This video gives an introduction to control systems. Open loop and closed loop control systems have been explained See More