Introduction to Control Systems
The Science of Controlling Dynamic Systems
Control systems are the invisible logic that keep machines stable, precise, and responsive. From aircraft autopilots and industrial robots to thermostats and power grids, control theory governs how systems sense their state, compare it to a desired target, and apply corrective actions through feedback. This lens introduces the fundamental ideas behind control systems that will help engineers make complex machines behave reliably in an uncertain world.
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  • What Are Control Systems?

  • Elements of a Typical Control System

  • Everything You Need to Know About Control Theory

    • Transfer Functions

  • Transfer functions!

  • What are Transfer Functions? | Control Systems in Practice

    • Control Theory 101

  • Frequency domain analysis and the application of bode plots

  • Poles, Zeros & Root locus

  • Control System Lectures - Bode Plots, Introduction

  • The Root Locus Method - Introduction

    • Applied Controls

  • Feedforward control vs. Feedback control

  • What Is Feedforward Control? | Control Systems in Practice

  • Step response, reference tracking vs. disturbance rejection controllers

  • The Step Response | Control Systems in Practice

  • PID Controller

  • What Is PID Control? | Understanding PID Control, Part 1

    • Cool DIY Controls Projects

  • This robot has impressive body control

  • Inverted Pendulum, Pole Placement Controller