Control Systems Engineering Module

Interns

Cecelia Gant - Electrical and Computer Engineering

Allan Garcia - Computer Engineering

Vaishnavi Himakunthala - Computer Science

Philly Lim - Computer Science

Project Description

Whether used for auto-pilot in planes, walking robots, medical devices, industrial chemical processes, or just getting your room to the right temperature, control algorithms are vital to an array of applications. Just like human operators, autonomous systems (processes that regulate themselves) require feedback in order to adjust and adapt. In this research project we will first learn the basics of representing and designing feedback control systems, as well as how we can approach popular control problems including adaptive cruise control (like in self-driving cars) and landing a reusable rocket. We will then practice tuning our controllers in simulation using MATLAB/Simulink, and analyze the effects of various design decisions. This module would be great both for people who are interested generally in physics or engineering, as well as those who wish to learn more about principles underlying regulatory systems which show up in places as diverse as biological processes, economics, space travel, and hobby robotics.

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