Master Thesis Control of an Inverted Pendulum Demonstrator with Network Effects

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Job Description

We are currently offering an opportunity for a Master's thesis project, focusing on control over communication networks. Due to network congestion, a networked control system may experience time-varying delays which impact the system's performance and stability. Stochastic control in combination with a delay model can be used to take into account these effects. Network effects will be simulated using an emulator, and the controlled system will be an inverted pendulum, either as a simulation or a real demonstrator. The candidate has the option to design and benchmark different stochastic control methods such as classic feedback or predictive control.

• You will identify a delay model of a congested communication network using realistic data from an emulator.
• In addition, you will design of a controller for an inverted pendulum controlled over the network.
• Finally, you will evaluate a simulated pendulum or a pendulum demonstrator.

Qualifications

• Education: studies in the field of Cybernetics, Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science
• or comparable
• Experience and Knowledge: in Python and in Matlab/Simulink, profound knowledge of control theory, ideally some basic knowledge of probability theory
• Personality and Working Practice: you are an autonomous person who has a systematic way of working and an analytical way of thinking
• Languages: very good in English, German is a plus

Additional Information

Start: according to prior agreement
Duration: 6 months

Requirement for this thesis is the enrollment at university. Please attach your CV, transcript of records, examination regulations and if indicated a valid work and residence permit.

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Need further information about the job?
Melanie Gallant (Functional Department)
+49 173 1962438
Kevin Schmidt (Functional Department)
+49 152 24375565

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