The robot above can balance an inverted pendulum. But wait, it gets better. It can balance an inverted pendulum that is articulated in the middle like the one seen above. Wait, wait, wait… it gets ...

Reaction wheels are useful things, typically used by satellites to keep themselves oriented the right way up in space. Turning the reaction wheel creates an equal and opposite torque in the spacecraft ...

Deep in a laboratory in Jacarezinho, Paraná, a slender metal rod hangs from a pivot, defying one of the most stubborn laws of ...

Have you ever tried to balance a broomstick or dowel on the tip of your finger? It’s not so easy. Just how fast should you move your hand to keep the stick balanced? How should you respond if somebody ...

If you have never seen an inverted pendulum in action - it's fun. What is even more fun is implementing one. Is it IoT? Is it control theory? Is it AI? It can be any and all - and did I mention it's ...

In this video I show you how an inverted pendulum works. The physics behind the gravity defying pendulums requires complex equations, but has a simple explanation. Chick-fil-A’s CEO was asked about ...

This year's holiday robot videos have been a bit predictable, but at last I found one that was interesting - an inverted pendulum balanced by a drone. The inverted pendulum is a favourite of AI and ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. Arthur J. Weed was a skilled mechanic ...