Control Bootcamp: Full-State Estimation

This video describes full-state estimation. An estimator dynamical system is constructed, and it is shown that the estimate converges to the true state. Further, the eigenvalues of the...

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Time Domain Analysis: Performance Metrics for a First Order System

In this video we introduce the concept of time domain analysis for dynamic systems. We examine a first order dynamic system and derive how various performan...

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Solving the 1D Wave Equation

In this video, we solve the 1D wave equation. We utilize the separation of variables method to solve this 2nd order, linear, homogeneous, partial differenti...

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Posicast Control 6 - ( In English)

This video presents the transition from half-cycle to other cycles ( third-cycle, fourth-cycle,..)

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Frequency domain – tutorial 12: FT of periodic signals

In this video, we learn how to find the Fourier transform for periodic signals. The following materials are covered:1) relation between Fourier transform and...

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Stanford CS229: Machine Learning | Autumn 2018

Autumn 2018 Stanford course on machine learning by Andrew Ng.

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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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Machine Learning and Cross-Validation

This lecture discusses the importance of cross-validation to assess models obtained via machine learning.

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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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Peter Ponders PID - Closed Loop Zeros

This video covers closed loop zeros, what causes zeros and the benefits and drawbacks of closed loop zeros.

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Understanding Model Predictive Control, Part 3: MPC Design Parameters

To successfully control a system using an MPC controller, you need to carefully select its design parameters. This video provides recommendations for choosing the controller sample time...

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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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Peter Ponders PID- Motor position control

Symbolic pole placement is used to place the poles on the negative real axis in the s-domain so that the response never overshoots. See More

Drone Simulation and Control, Part 3: How to Build the Flight Code

This video describes how to create quadcopter flight software from the control architecture developed in the last video. It covers how to process the raw sensor readings and use them with...

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Control Bootcamp: Observability Example in Matlab (Part 2)

This video continues to explore observability in Matlab on the example system of an inverted pendulum on a cart. We look at the observability Gramian.

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TikZ source Code: Both passivity indices applied

TikZ source Code: Both passivity indices applied.

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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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TikZ source Code: Example Graph

TikZ source Code: Example Graph

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The Fourier Transform and Derivatives

This video describes how the Fourier Transform can be used to accurately and efficiently compute derivatives, with implications for the numerical solution of differential equations.

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Mounting and Configuring the IMU - dRehmFlight VTOL

This video will show you how to verify proper operation of the IMU for dRehmFlight VTOL before your first flight. It will also show you how to correctly mount the IMU to your aircraft. The...

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Sketching Root Locus Part 1

Sketching a root locus by hand can be done by following some simple rules. However, more important than actually being able to sketch to plot is being able to use our knowledge to design...

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Trimming a Simulink Model Using the Linear Analysis Tool

In this video we show how to use the Linear Analysis Tool to trim a non-linear Simulink model. This is also known as finding an operating point or an equili...

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SVD Method of Snapshots

This video describes how to compute the singular value decomposition (SVD) using the method of snapshots, by Sirovich 1987.

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Velocity & Acceleration in Non-Inertial Reference Frames (Coriolis &...

In this video we derive a mathematical description of velocity and acceleration in non-inertial reference frame. We examine the effect of fictitious forces ...

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Laplace domain – tutorial 1: Laplace transform

In this video, we learn about Laplace transform which enables us to travel from time to the Laplace domain. The following materials are covered:1) why we nee...

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