
Controlling inverted pendulums in different forms is common in engineering. They can be found in everything, from rockets during liftoff to skyscrapers and Segways. Build a control system for a Segway constructed out of LEGO Mindstorms NXT components.
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Construct components for parts of the LEGO Segway using existing libraries.
Design Controller
Use Mathematica to find suitable controller gains to keep the Segway upright.
Linearize Model
Linearize the model around the upright stationary point.
Animate in 3D Automatically
View the 3D animation that is automatically generated from the model.
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