FUNDAMENTALS OF AUTOMATICS

Course objectives

GENERAL Knowledge of: linear dynamical systems modelling and representation; basic methodologies for analyzing and designing feedback controllers for linear dynamical systems, using both state-space and input-output descriptions; basic methodologies for analyzing and designing feedback controllers in the frequency domain for SISO linear dynamical systems; design methods based on root locus and state space representation of linear systems; Lyapunov's stability theory. SPECIFIC knowledge and understanding of basic modelling and control methodologies for linear dynamical systems with focus on frequency domain methods; ability to define a mathematical model, to analyse the dynamics of linear systems, to design feedback control schemes for linear systems in the time and frequency domain, to translate specifications of the control problems in appropriate constraints for control design; ability to evaluate and validate the designed controller also through simulation tools; ability to illustrate the proposed solutions providing motivations in terms of satisfactions of specifications, accuracy of result and optimality properties. ability to study advanced topics in linear and nonlinear control system theory.

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Program - Frequency - Exams

Course program
Elements of systems theory. (35h) Representations of a process in time and Laplace domains and their relationships. Modeling issues. Control schemes of a process. Asymptotic internal and external stability. Stabilization of processes. Stabilization in the Laplace domain. (35h) Eigenvalues assignment in the Laplace domain. The transient response and the regime response. Synthesis of controllers based on frequency response. Stabilization via root locus. Time-domain stabilization (20h) State-feedback stabilization. State observer. Separation principle.
Prerequisites
Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of mathematical analysis. Basic knowledge of geometry. There are no prerequisite exams.
Books
P. Bolzern, R. Scattolini, N. Schiavoni, Fundamentals of Automatic Controls, McGraw-Hill, 2004. A. Isidori: "Control Systems", Vol. 1, Siderea, 1993. A. Isidori: "Control Systems", Vol. 2, Siderea, 1993. Notes and exam tasks with solutions available on the course website and/or via elearning Sapienza.
Teaching mode
The course is taught by using the blackboard and/or slides depending on the topic. If it is not possible to carry out the lessons in the classroom with all the students due to the pandemic, the lessons are carried out in mixed mode (in the classroom with streaming for students who use remotely) or exclusively in streaming if no student can attend. The instructions are indicated on the course page (https://sites.google.com/a/dis.uniroma1.it/antonio-pietrabissa/teaching/fondamenti-di-automatica)
Frequency
In presence
Exam mode
The written test consists of one or two exercises on control methods in the Laplace domain, one exercise on control methods in the time domain and/or some open-ended questions on the course programme. Indicatively, each exercise or set of questions accounts for one third of the evaluation. The oral test consists of the written test discussion with possible insights. The final grade will take into account the written grade and the evaluation of the answers to the questions of the oral exam.
Bibliography
Other bibliographic references are not indispensable.
Lesson mode
The course is taught by using the blackboard and/or slides depending on the topic. The slides are distributed before each lecture and are later updated and redistributed with the annotations made during the lecture.
  • Lesson code1015384
  • Academic year2025/2026
  • CourseElectronics Engineering
  • CurriculumSingle curriculum
  • Year3rd year
  • Semester1st semester
  • SSDING-INF/04
  • CFU9
  • Subject areaIngegneria dell'automazione