Course

Cybernetics (ELE620)

Continuous-time and discrete-time systems theory, using both the state-space representation and transfer functions. Discretization of continuous-time systems. Stability, controllability and observability. State-feedback and LQR control. State observation and Kalman filter. Parametrical system identification: ARX and ARMAX models, recursive least-squares approaches.


Course description for study year 2025-2026. Please note that changes may occur.

Facts

Course code

ELE620

Credits (ECTS)

10

Semester tution start

Autumn

Language of instruction

English

Number of semesters

1

Exam semester

Autumn

Time table

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Content

NB! This is an elective course and may be cancelled if fewer than 10 students are enrolled by August 20th for the autumn semester.

Continuous-time and discrete-time systems theory, using both the state-space representation and transfer functions. Discretization of continuous-time systems. Stability, controllability and observability. State-feedback and LQR control. State observation and Kalman filter. Parametrical system identification: ARX and ARMAX models, recursive least-squares approaches.

Learning outcome

  • Describe discrete and continuous dynamic systems by transfer-functions and state-space-models
  • Transform a dynamic system from one form to another
  • Use state-space models for control purposes
  • Do state and parameter estimation using state observers, Kalman filtering and RLS

Required prerequisite knowledge

HSE-course for master students (TN501)

Exam

Form of assessment Weight Duration Marks Aid
Written exam 1/1 4 Hours Letter grades No printed or written materials are allowed. Approved basic calculator allowed


Digital exam.

The written exam is Inspera-based. Access to the basic version of Wolframalpha will be granted as aids during the exam as an Inspera resource.

Coursework requirements

Exercises
6 assignments should be delivered within the specified deadlines. Each delivery will be graded between 0 and 100 points. 420 points are required to get access to the exam.

Course teacher(s)

Head of Department:

Tom Ryen

Laboratory Engineer:

Didrik Efjestad Fjereide

Course teacher:

Damiano Rotondo

Course coordinator:

Damiano Rotondo

Method of work

6-8 hours of lectures per week.

Overlapping courses

Course Reduction (SP)
Cybernetics (ELE620_1) , System identification (MIK130_1) 10
Cybernetics (ELE620_1) , System identification (MIK130_2) 10

Open for

Admission to Single Courses at the Faculty of Science and Technology
Robot Technology and Signal Processing - Master's Degree Programme Cybernetics and Applied AI - Master of Science Degree Programme
Exchange programme at Faculty of Science and Technology

Course assessment

There must be an early dialogue between the course supervisor, the student union representative and the students. The purpose is feedback from the students for changes and adjustments in the course for the current semester.In addition, a digital course evaluation must be carried out at least every three years. Its purpose is to gather the students experiences with the course.

Contact

Head of Department:

Tom Ryen

Laboratory Engineer:

Didrik Efjestad Fjereide

Course teacher:

Damiano Rotondo

Course coordinator:

Damiano Rotondo

Offered by

Faculty of Science and Technology

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

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