When we hear about moving objects with electricity, most of us imagine a "pulling force." Positive and negative charges ...

Abstract: The present study proposes a novel method that integrates motor control and active vibration control for speed control of a motor with rotor imbalance. This method employs active bearings to ...

Abstract: Super-twisting sliding mode (STM) control offers advantages, such as fast response and low demand on motor model accuracy, and is attractive for the permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM) ...

The idea of building a machine from isolated parts, each with its own setup and software, no longer fits how modern automation works.

Engineers at UC Davis have built a remarkable device that creates power at night by tapping into something we rarely think ...