Understanding Sensor Fusion and Tracking, Part 2: Fusing a Mag, Accel, and G...

This video describes how we can use a magnetometer, accelerometer, and a gyro to estimate an object’s orientation. The goal is to show how these sensors contribute to the solution, and to...

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Gaussian/Normal Distributions

In this video we discuss the Gaussian (AKA Normal) probability distribution function. We show how it relates to the error function (erf) and discuss how to ...

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Data-Driven Control: Balanced Truncation and BPOD Example

In this lecture, we explore balanced truncation and BPOD on a numerical example in Matlab.

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Auto Tuning a Small DC Motor in Torque Mode

I was really testing the picture in picture feature of the Screen Flow software I use to make these videos. I knew the auto tuning would work. I kept the v...

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SVD: Eigenfaces 1 [Python]

This video describes how the singular value decomposition (SVD) can be used to efficiently represent human faces, in the so-called "eigenfaces" (Python code, part 1).

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The Routh-Hurwitz Stability Criterion

In this video we explore the Routh Hurwitz Stability Criterion and investigate how it can be applied to control systems engineering. The Routh Hurwitz Stabi...

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Introduction to Bode Plots

In this video we introduce the concept of Bode plots including what they represent, how they are generated, as well as how to use Matlab tools to work with B...

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TikZ source Code: Two systems in negative feedback

TikZ source Code: Two systems in negative feedback

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Derivation and Solution of Laplace’s Equation

In this video we show how the heat equation can be simplified to obtain Laplace’s equation. We investigate how to solve Laplace’s equation using separation ...

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Tuning a Fuzzy Logic Controller with Data | Fuzzy Logic, Part 4

This video covers the basics of data-driven approaches to tuning fuzzy inference systems. See what it means to find an optimal solution, which fuzzy inference parameters are being tuned...

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TikZ source Code: Sliding Mode Control Example System 2

TikZ source Code: Sliding Mode Control Example System 2

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Machine Learning Control: Genetic Programming

This lecture explores the use of genetic programming to simultaneously optimize the structure and parameters of an effective control law.

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Laplace domain – tutorial 5: Inverse Laplace transform

In this video, we cover inverse Laplace transform which enables us to travel back from Laplace to the time domain. We will learn how to use simple tricks alo...

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Manipulating Aerodynamic Coefficients

In this video we discuss some potential problems you may encounter when attempting to perform operations with dimensionless aerodynamic coefficients such as CL and CD.

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Fourier Series and Gibbs Phenomena [Matlab]

This video will describe how to compute the Fourier Series in Matlab and Gibbs Phenomena that appear for discontinuous functions.

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Understanding Model Predictive Control, Part 4: Adaptive, Gain-Scheduled and...

This video explains the type of MPC controller you can use based on your plant model, constraints, and cost function. An optimization problem with these properties is a convex one, and you...

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Frequency domain – tutorial 3: filtering (periodic signals)

In this video, we learn about filtering which enables us to manipulate the frequency content of a signal. A common filtering application is to preserve desi...

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Motivation for Full-State Estimation [Control Bootcamp]

This video discusses the need for full-state estimation. In particular, if we want to use full-state feedback (e.g., LQR), but only have limited measurements of the system, it is necessary...

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Relative Gain Array RGA Analysis

I cover how you can find the relative gain array from the steady state gain array, and interpret the results to determine which input to pair with which outp...

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Lecture 2: LTI Systems, Laplace Transform Review and Transfer Function

In this video, Linear Time Invariant [LTI] Systems have been discussed, a review of Laplace Transforms have been done and the concept of transfer function is... See More

MATLAB Sensor Array Analyzer App

The Sensor Array Analyzer app enables you to construct and analyze common sensor array configurations. These configurations range from 1-D to 3-D arrays of antennas, sonar transducers, and...

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PID Control - A brief introduction

In this video, I introduce the topic of PID control. This is a short introduction design to prepare you for the next few lectures where I will go through several examples of PID control....

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State Space in Process Control

An overview on how we can derive a state space model from a given set of state variables and inputs, as well as an intro to deviation variables. This is part...

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Stanford CS234: Reinforcement Learning | Winter 2019 | Lecture 3 - Model-Fr...

Professor Emma Brunskill
Assistant Professor, Computer Science
Stanford AI for Human Impact Lab
Stanford Artificial Intelligence Lab
Statistical Machine Learning Group

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Lecture 17: Introduction to Compensators/Controllers

This video introduces compensators or controllers. The 3 basic control actions - proportional, derivative and integral - have been discussed. Also discussed ... See More