Feedback Control and Block Diagram Introduction

How do engineers begin to design controllers to respond to disturbances and maintain set points? In this example, I'll discuss how we can design a controller...

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Internal Model Control IMC Introduction

Internal Model Control IMC Introduction

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Controllability and the PBH Test [Control Bootcamp]

This video describes the PBH test for controllability and describes some of the implications for good choices of "B".

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First Order Dynamics in Process Control

An overview on the identification and behavior of first order dynamics in process control.

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Numerically Linearizing a Dynamic System

In this video we show how to linearize a dynamic system using numerical techniques. In other words, the linearization process does not require an analytical...

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Fourier Analysis: Overview

This video presents an overview of the Fourier Transform, which is one of the most important transformations in all of mathematical physics and engineering. This series will introduce the...

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The Laplace Transform

In this video we show how to perform the Laplace transform on a signal in the time domain to obtain its equivalent representation in the Laplace domain. Top...

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Lecture 11: Transient Response and Numerical Problems

A review of time response of 2nd order underdamped systems is done. The effect of moving closed loop poles in different directions in the s-plane are also di... See More

The Root Locus Method - Introduction

This Root Locus method is a fantastic way of visualizing how the poles of a system move through the S-plane when a single system parameter is varied from 0 to infinity. I show how to...

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DC Gain

In this video we discuss the DC gain of a dynamic system.Topics and time stamps:(0:12) – Introduction to DC gain(7:04) – Derivation of DC gain(11:49) – Relat...

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Peter Ponders PID - InputShaping

Input shaping is used by cranes and other applications where a load that vibrates or swings needs to be moved into position without vibrating or oscillating ... See More

Lecture 22: Frequency domain specifications for Second order system

In this session, frequency domain specifications for a prototype second order system has been derived. See More

Lecture 26: Stability examples, GM and PM using Nyquist Stability Criterion

This video discusses some numerical examples to show how stability can be determined using Nyquist stability criterion. Also explained is how to calculate ga... See More

Time domain - tutorial 7: system properties

In this video, we cover system properties. The concept of memoryless, causal, stable, invertible, time-invariant and linear systems is intuitively explained...

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Lecture 14: Routh Hurwitz Criterion

Special cases in Routh Hurwitz criterion i.e (1) a row with only first entry being zero and (2) A row with all entries zero are considered. The video of a pr... See More

Time domain - tutorial 10: interconnection of LTI systems

In this video, we learn how to connect LTI systems to make a bigger system. The learning objectives are to:1) get familiar with parallel and series intercon...

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Control Bootcamp: Linear Quadratic Gaussian (LQG)

This lecture combines the optimal full-state feedback (e.g., LQR) with the optimal full-state estimator (e.g., LQE or Kalman Filter) to obtain the sensor-based linear quadratic Gaussian (LQG...

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Euler (Gimbal Lock) Explained

In this video we explore Euler Rotations, the most common method for orienting objects in 3d. It's by-product "gimbal lock" can cause headaches for animators because the animated motion can...

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Overview of Dempster-Shafer Theory (Evidence Theory)

This is an overview of Dempster-Shafer Theory (Evidence Theory) that provides an introduction, definition, basic information about combination rules, some issues with the theory, and the...

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Machine Learning Control: Genetic Algorithms

This lecture provides an overview of genetic algorithms, which can be used to tune the parameters of a control law.

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Finding Transfer Functions from Response Graphs

Given a system response to a unit step change, in this video I'll cover how we can derive the transfer function so we can predict how our system will respond...

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Bode Plots by Hand: Poles and Zeros at the Origin

This is a continuation of the Control Systems Lectures. This video describes the benefit of being able to approximate a Bode plot by hand and explains what a Bode plot looks like for a...

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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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Second Order Dynamics Example

How will a second order process respond in the time domain when subjected to a unit step input? What other behaviors can we expect to see and why? Tune in to...

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Fuzzy Logic, Part 3: Design and Applications of a Fuzzy Logic Controller

This video walks you through the process of designing a fuzzy inference system that can balance a pole on a cart. You can design a fuzzy logic controller using just experience and intuition...

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