
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...
See MorePeter Ponders PID - IAE,ITAE,ISE Performance indicators
Performance indicators can be used to compute closed loop pole locations. Only one gain parameter is required to move the pole locations closer to the origi...
See MoreControl Systems Lectures - Closed Loop Control
This lecture discusses the differences between open loop and closed loop control.
See MoreSolving 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...
See MoreAuto 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...
See MoreParseval's Theorem
Parseval's theorem is an important result in Fourier analysis that can be used to put guarantees on the accuracy of signal approximation in the Fourier domain.
See MoreFrequency domain – tutorial 9: frequency response
In this video, the learning objectives are to:1- fully understand the frequency response which forms the foundation of filtering 2- quickly review the common...
See MoreDesigning a Lag Compensator with Bode Plot
This video walks through a phase lag compensator example using the Bode Plot method.
See MorePosicast Control 4 - ( In English )
This video continues to explore the gantry crame control simulations in open-loop- The main focus is the half-cycle Posicast.
See MoreSingular Value Decomposition (SVD): Matrix Approximation
This video describes how the singular value decomposition (SVD) can be used for matrix approximation.
See MoreClosed Loop Feedback Control
Intro to closed loop (feedback) control motivation, theory, block diagrams and block diagram algebra, and PID controllers
See MoreFrequency domain – tutorial 4: Gibbs phenomenon
In this video, we quickly review the Gibbs phenomenon which involves two facts:1) Fourier sums overshoot at a jump discontinuity2) overshoot does not disapp...
See MoreSVD: Importance of Alignment [Python]
This video describes the importance of aligning data when using the singular value decomposition (SVD) (Python code).
See MoreUnderstanding Model Predictive Control, Part 6: How to Design an MPC Control...
Learn how to design an MPC controller for an autonomous vehicle steering system using Model Predictive Control Toolbox™. This video walks you through the design process of an MPC controller...
See MoreBode Plot Gain and Phase Margin Determination
I'll show you how we can determine the Gain and Phase Margin from a Bode Plot (at some fixed controller gain).
See MoreStanford CS234: Reinforcement Learning | Winter 2019 | Lecture 15 - Batch Re...
Professor Emma Brunskill
Assistant Professor, Computer Science
Stanford AI for Human Impact Lab
Stanford Artificial Intelligence Lab
Statistical Machine Learning Group
Drone Control and the Complementary Filter
Let's talk about the complementary filter and how we can use it to estimate the attitude of a drone using an IMU. It is such a dead simple filter, which is a good reason to learn it, but it...
See MoreLinear Regression 3 [Python]
This video describes how the singular value decomposition (SVD) can be used for linear regression in Python (part 3).
See MorePID 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....
See MoreThe Taylor Series
In this video we discuss the Taylor Series (and the closely related Maclaurin Series). These are two specific types of Power Series that allow you to approx...
See MoredRehmFlight VTOL - Teensy (Arduino) Flight Controller and Stabilization
dRehmFlight VTOL is a new flight controller and stabilization package intended to be used for small to medium sized hobby or research projects. dRehmFlight is the code, and the physical...
See MoreData-Driven Control: Balanced Proper Orthogonal Decomposition
In this lecture, we introduce the balancing proper orthogonal decomposition (BPOD) to approximate balanced truncation for high-dimensional systems.
See MoreSketching 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...
See MoreComputing Euler Angles: Tracking Attitude Using Quaternions
In this video we continue our discussion on how to track the attitude of a body in space using quaternions. The quaternion method is similar to the Euler Kinematical Equations and Poisson...
See MoreDynamic Mode Decomposition (Code)
In this video, we code up the dynamic mode decomposition (DMD) in Matlab and use it to analyze the fluid flow past a circular cylinder at low Reynolds number.
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