Simulating the Logistic Map in Matlab

This video shows how simple it is to simulate discrete-time dynamical systems, such as the Logistic Map, in Matlab.

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Bode Plot Drawing Tool

This page demonstrates the techniques described previously to take a transfer function defined by the user, identify the constituent terms, draw the individual Bode plots, and then combine...

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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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CORRECTION: Bode Plots by Hand: Complex Poles or Zeros

I explain how to determine the straight-line estimate of the Bode Plot for a second order transfer function with a pair of complex poles. This video is a repeat of the last half of the Bode...

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Machine Learning - Andrew Ng, Stanford University

Machine learning is the science of getting computers to act without being explicitly programmed. In the past decade, machine learning has given us self-driving cars, practical speech...

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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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Data-Driven Control: Balanced Models with ERA

In this lecture, we connect the eigensystem realization algorithm (ERA) to balanced proper orthogonal decomposition (BPOD). In particular, if enough data is collected, then ERA produces...

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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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Posicast Control 2 - ( In English )

This video is about the Half-Cycle Posicast. It includes some hints about how to simulate this type of control using Simulink

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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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Data-Driven Control: Observer Kalman Filter Identification

In this lecture, we introduce the observer Kalman filter identification (OKID) algorithm. OKID takes natural input--output data from a system and estimates the impulse response, for later...

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Unitary Transformations

This video discusses unitary matrix transformations and how they relate to the geometry of the singular value decomposition (SVD).

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Peter Ponders PID - LQR Optimizing Two Outputs

To make this LQR video different I use LQR to control two output and find the best 'compromise' between controlling the level and temperature in a mixing tan... See More

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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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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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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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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Peter Ponders PID - Controlling a non-integrating single pole system. Part 3...

Part 3 uses PI control which is the only practical means of control a non-integrating single pole system.http://deltamotion.comhttp://forum.deltamotion.com

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Frequency domain – tutorial 5: Fourier transform

In this video, we learn about Fourier transform which enables us to travel from time to frequency domain when a signal is not periodic. The learning objectiv...

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Design of Embedded Robust Control Systems Using MATLAB®/Simulink®

Robust control theory allows for changes in a system whilst maintaining stability and performance. Applications of this technique are very important for dependable embedded systems, making...

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Final Value Theorem and Steady State Error

This Final Value Theorem is a way we can determine what value the time domain function approaches at infinity but from the S-domain transfer function. This is very helpful when we're trying...

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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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TikZ source Code: Cascade of several subsystems

TikZ source Code: Cascade of several subsystems.

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Second Order Dynamics in Process Control

How do we simulate two first order transfer functions in series, a inherently second order system, or two coupled differential equations? Tune in to find out!

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