Part 3 - Observer design
Notes
Supplementary videos
- What is an observer?
- Do observers make sense?
- When does an observer work?
- How to choose L for an observer?
- Do observers break controllers?
- When is observer design possible?
Examples
Classes
2025/03/12 (Observers - why we need them and what not to do)
Things to do after class:
- Complete HW13 in PrairieLearn.
- Complete the group preferences form for the third design project by 11:00am on Friday, March 14.
2025/03/14 (Observers - what they are and how to implement them)
Things to do after class:
- Complete HW14 in PrairieLearn.
- Submit all DP2 final deliverables.
Useful resources:
- Notes on observers from class
- Supplementary Video - What is an observer?
- Supplementary Video - Do observers make sense?
2025/03/24 (Observers - when do they work and how to design them)
Things to do after class:
- Complete HW15 in PrairieLearn.
- Start working on DP3.
Useful resources:
- Notes on observers from class
- Supplementary Video - When does an observer work?
- Supplementary Video - How to choose L for an observer?
- Supplementary Video - When is observer design possible?
2025/03/26 (Observers - separation principle, linearizing sensor models)
Things to do after class:
- Complete HW16 in PrairieLearn.
- Keep working on DP3.
Useful resources: