Time domain - tutorial 4: transformation examples

In this video, we solve examples to practice different signal transformations using a systematic approach. By the end of this lecture, you should be able to ...

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Data-Driven Control: ERA and the Discrete-Time Impulse Response

In this lecture, we describe how the discrete-time impulse response is used in the eigensystem realization algorithm (ERA).

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Linear Systems [Control Bootcamp]

Linear systems of ordinary differential equations are analyzed using eigenvalues and eigenvectors. This will be the mathematical foundation of this bootcamp on linear control theory.

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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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Laplace domain – tutorial 6: Transfer function & system properties

In this video, we learn about transfer function and system properties. The following materials are covered:1) what is a transfer function?2) relation between...

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Peter Ponders PID - Controlling an Under Damp Mass and Spring System

Demonstrates:How to calculate the PID gains. The importance of the derivative gain. How to simulate the mass and spring systemControl limitations based on s...

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Drone Simulation and Control, Part 2: How Do You Get a Drone to Hover?

In the last video, we showed we can manipulate the four motors of a quadcopter to maneuver it in 3D space by getting it to roll, pitch, yaw, and change its thrust. We also covered the four...

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Types of Machine Learning 1

This lecture gives an overview of the main categories of machine learning, including supervised, un-supervised, and semi-supervised techniques, depending on the availability of expert labels...

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Internal Model Control IMC Introduction

Internal Model Control IMC Introduction

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RL Course by David Silver - Lecture 1: Introduction to Reinforcement Learnin...

Introduces reinforcment learning (RL), an overview of agents and some classic RL problems.

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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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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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Control Systems in Practice, Part 6: What Are Non-Minimum Phase Systems?

We like to categorize transfer functions into groups and label them because it helps us understand how a particular system will behave simply by knowing the group that it’s part of. We gain...

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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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Lecture 4: Electromechanical system Transfer functions and Analogous circuit...

The transfer function of a dc motor driving a mechanical load [an electromechanical system] has been derived following which a quarter car model is discussed... See More

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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Lecture 3: Electrical and Mechanical System Transfer Functions

Transfer functions for electrical networks and mechanical systems (translational and rotational) are explained in this video 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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Lecture 7: More on Signal Flow Graphs and Block Diagram Reduction

In this video lesson, extra problems on SFGs are considered, how to obtain an SFG from a block diagram is explained with the help of armature controlled dc m... See More

Practical Implementation Issues with a Full State Feedback Controller

In this video we investigate practical implementation issues that may arise when attempting to use a full state feedback controller on a real system. We ill...

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Trimming a Model of a Dynamic System Using Numerical Optimization

In this video we show how to find a trim point of a dynamic system using numerical optimization techniques. We generate a cost function that corresponds to a straight and level flight...

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Lectures on Adaptive Control and Learning by Tansel Yucelen

A serie of lectures on the topic of adaptive controllers.

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Control Bootcamp: Example Frequency Response (Bode Plot) for Spring-Mass-Da...

This video shows how to compute and interpret the Bode plot for a simple spring-mass-damper system.

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Into Stability: Walter R Evans and the Story of Root Locus

In the aftermath of World War II, engineers faced challenges their slide rules couldn’t solve. Walter R. Evans wasn’t looking to change the world—he just wanted to help engineers see clearly...

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Laplace domain – tutorial 2: Region of Convergence (ROC)

In this video, we learn five golden rules on how to quickly find the Region of Convergence (ROC) of Laplace transform. Learn Signal Processing 101 in 31 lect...

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