Linearizing a Simulink Model Using the Linear Analysis Tool and ‘linmod’

In this video we show how to linearize a non-linear Simulink model using numerical techniques. This approach is extremely powerful as it allows automatic ge...

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Peter Ponders PID - Observers/Estimators

Observers can provide betters estimates of state variables when there is noise and low resolution feed back. This is often necessary to compute the higher d... See More

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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SVD: Importance of Alignment [Python]

This video describes the importance of aligning data when using the singular value decomposition (SVD) (Python code).

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Time Domain Analysis with Matlab: Using the Linear System Analyzer

In this video we explore various Matlab functions and workflows to perform time domain analysis of a dynamic system. This includes the use of ‘tf’, ‘step’, ...

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TikZ source Code: RC Lowpass

TikZ source code for an RC Lowpass filter.

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Fuzzy Inference System Walkthrough | Fuzzy Logic Part 2

This video walks step-by-step through a fuzzy inference system. Learn about concepts like membership function shapes, fuzzy operators, multiple-input inference systems, and rule firing...

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Linear Regression 3 [Python]

This video describes how the singular value decomposition (SVD) can be used for linear regression in Python (part 3).

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Derivation of the Heat Equation

In this video, we derive the heat equation. This partial differential equation (PDE) applies to scenarios such as the transfer of heat in a uniform, homogen...

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TikZ source Code: Extremum Seeking Control Block Diagram

TikZ source Code: Extremum Seeking Control Block Diagram

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Control Bootcamp: Benefits of Feedback on Cruise Control Example (Part 2)

Here we investigate the benefits of feedback for systems with uncertain dynamics and disturbances, as illustrated on a cruise control example. (Part 2)

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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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Frequency domain – tutorial 1: concept of frequency (with Chinese subtitle)

In this video, the following materials are covered:1) intuitive explanation on the frequency concept 2) what is the relation between time and frequency domai...

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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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Neural Network Architectures

This lecture describes the wide variety of neural network architectures available to solve various problems.

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Laplace Transforms to Derive Transfer Functions

Once we have a state space model, we will take a Laplace Transform to derive the transfer function to determine the response of an output relative to an inpu...

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Teaching resources for a reinforcement learning course

Teaching resources by Dimitri P. Bertsekas for reinforcement learning courses. The website has links for freely available textbooks (for instructional purposes), videolectures, and course...

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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

Direct Synthesis for PID Controller Design

What tuning parameters should you choose for your controller? The Direct Synthesis Model is one method control engineers use today to evaluate controller par...

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Stanford CS234: Reinforcement Learning | Winter 2019 | Lecture 12 - Fast Rei...

Professor Emma Brunskill
Assistant Professor, Computer Science
Stanford AI for Human Impact Lab
Stanford Artificial Intelligence Lab
Statistical Machine Learning Group

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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

State Space to Transfer Function

In this video we show how to transform a linear state space representation of a dynamic system to an equivalent transfer function representation. We will de...

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Posicast Control -3 - ( In English )

In this video a Gantry-Crane control simulation problem is introduced. The problem is presented and some introductory simulations are shown.

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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...

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Cayley-Hamilton Theorem [Control Bootcamp]

Here we describe the Cayley-Hamilton Theorem, which states that every square matrix satisfies its own characteristic equation. This is very useful to prove results related to...

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