Introduction to Feedback Control Systems | CMU 16-299 | Spring 2022

Explore the fundamentals of feedback control systems with intuitive concepts and hands-on lab components in this course by Chris Atkeson at Carnegie Mellon University.

Introduction

This course provides an introduction to feedback control systems, covering topics such as intuition and mental models, natural frequency, damping ratio, and more. The course is taught by Chris Atkeson at Carnegie Mellon University in the spring of 2022.

Highlights

• Covers a wide range of feedback control systems examples, including thermostats, body temperature, breathing, blood pressure, gaze, driving, rockets, and game-playing
• Introduces intuitive concepts like springs, dampers, natural frequency, and damping ratio to build understanding
• Includes a lab component that can be done at home with friends
• Utilizes a hybrid format with both in-person and Zoom lectures

Recommendation

This course is recommended for students interested in gaining a foundational understanding of feedback control systems and their applications across various domains. The intuitive approach and hands-on lab component make it well-suited for both beginners and those with some prior exposure to the topic.