Quanser Double Inverted Pendulum System

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Model: Double Inverted Pendulum (QUBE / Rotary Double Inverted Pendulum)

  • Demonstrates principles of nonlinear and underactuated control systems.
  • Supports modeling, simulation, and real-time control of single and double inverted pendulum systems.
  • Allows design and testing of PID, LQR, swing-up, and state-feedback controllers.
  • Provides high-resolution encoders for measuring pendulum angle and rotary arm position.
  • Fully compatible with QUARC/MATLAB-Simulink for hardware-in-the-loop experiments.
  • Ideal for undergraduate, postgraduate, and research-level control experiments.
  • Facilitates validation of advanced control techniques for unstable systems.

Software and Control Environment

  • Uses QUARC Real-Time Control Software integrated with MATLAB/Simulink.
  • Enables real-time control, data acquisition, and parameter tuning.
  • Supports implementation of nonlinear control, observer-based control, and optimal control algorithms.
  • Integrates with other Quanser hardware for multivariable system research and education.
  • Control of underactuated and nonlinear systems.
  • Research in advanced control strategies such as swing-up and stabilization.
  • Model validation and controller design for unstable mechanical systems.
  • Development of laboratory exercises for control system education.
  • Consultancy and training for dynamic system modeling and control.

TT045, Control Systems Laboratory
School of Electrical Engineering (SELECT)
Room No. TT045
Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore – 632 014, Tamil Nadu, India

Dr. M. Geetha
Professor Grade-2
Control Systems Laboratory, School of Electrical Engineering (SELECT)
Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore – 632 014, Tamil Nadu, India
Email: geetha.mani@vit.ac.in
Phone: 0416-220 2431

Consultancy and Training Opportunities

This facility supports industrial consultancy and collaborative research in:

  • Nonlinear and underactuated system control
  • Real-time control algorithm validation
  • Customized workshops and training using Quanser platforms
S. No. Experiment Details UG /PG Students from Academic Institutions (in INR) Research Scholar from Academic Institution (in INR) Project Staff from Academic Institution (in INR) Faculty Members from Academic Institutions (in INR) Research Scientist from R&D Organizations (in INR) Industry Personnel from Industry (in INR)
1 Basic Pendulum Stabilization (PID Control) 1000 1000 1000 1000 1500 1500
2 Advanced Control (Swing-up/LQR/State Feedback) 1500 1500 1500 1500 2000 2000

*Charges are per session (+ applicable GST)*