Introduction to System Stability and Control

This video attempts to provide an intuitive understanding of concepts like stability and stability margin. I briefly describe both of these topics with examples and explain how you can...

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Homogeneous Linear Ordinary Differential Equations

In this video we discuss how to solve homogeneous linear ordinary differential equations (ODEs). The approach outlined in this lecture is applicable to high...

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Controllability, Reachability, and Eigenvalue Placement [Control Bootcamp]

This lecture explains the equivalence of controllability, reachability, and the ability to arbitrarily place eigenvalues of the closed loop system.

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The Inverse Laplace Transform

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

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Data-Driven Control: Eigensystem Realization Algorithm

In this lecture, we introduce the eigensystem realization algorithm (ERA), which is a purely data-driven algorithm to obtain balanced input—output models from impulse response data. ERA was...

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Understanding Sensor Fusion and Tracking, Part 3: Fusing a GPS and IMU to Es...

This video continues our discussion on using sensor fusion for positioning and localization by showing how we can use a GPS and an IMU to estimate and object’s orientation and position. We...

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Final Value Theorem

In this video we discuss the Final Value Theorem. Given a signal in the Laplace domain, this allows us to predict the steady state value of the signal in th...

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Peter Ponders PID, Natural Frequency vs Frequency of Acceleration

This video is intended for servo hydraulic system designers and those that program hydraulic servo systems but it does show how several of the techniques sho...

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Discrete-Time Dynamical Systems

This video shows how discrete-time dynamical systems may be induced from continuous-time systems.

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Drone Simulation and Control, Part 5: Tuning the PID controller

In the last video, we learned how accurate, nonlinear models are great for simulation but they don’t lend themselves well to linear analysis and design. This video takes the nonlinear model...

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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 that are witnessed by observers on...

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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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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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Fourier Series: Part 2

This video will show how to approximate a function with a Fourier series, which is an infinite sum of sines and cosines. We will discuss how these sines and cosines form a basis for the...

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Designing a Lead Compensator with Bode Plot

This video walks through a phase lead compensator example using the Bode Plot method.

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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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Lecture 13: Stability and Routh Hurwitz criterion

In this video, stability of LTI systems has been discussed. BIBO stability has also been explained. Further, Routh Hurwitz criterion is also explained See More

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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Particle Filter Explained without Equations

This video provides a quick graphical introduction to the particle filter. It does a good job building some intuition behind the filter without ever touching on any mathematics. It's worth a...

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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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Lecture 27: Lead Compensator Design using Bode plots

In this video lecture, design of a lead compensator using Bode plots is discussed. A numerical example has also been taken up See More

Control Bootcamp: Loop shaping

This video explores shaping the loop transfer function to have desirable sensitivity and complementary sensitivity.

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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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PID Control with Posicast Control 8 - ( In English )

This is the follow up of PID Control with Posicast ( Part II )

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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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