The Control Research Group (CRG) is embedded in both the Mechatronics and Robotics Research group and the Noise and Vibration Research Group of the division PMA (Production Engineering, Machine Design, and Automation). These research groups have a long research activity and a strong reputation in the areas of modelling, identification and control of complex mechatronic systems.

This activity is focussed on model based control, and is backed up with research on modelling and experimental identification. The group has designed, implemented and validated model based controllers for linear motors used in machine tools, for noise and vibration compensation, for complex multi-variable systems, such as vibration-simulators, and for highly non-linear systems such as hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

The Control Research Group is involved in following research activities. By clicking on the links you can find more detailed information on the topics.

• Feedforward control
• Active source control of rotating machinery
• Distributed control for a semi-active and active suspension of a passenger car
• Halfcar test setup for experimental nonlinear multivariable identification and control
• Control of slowly varying systems
• Reduction of transient noise emission on machine tools
• OPTEC: K.U.Leuven Centre of Excellence: optimization in Engineering
• ICCoS: Identification and Control of Complex Systems.
• DYSCO: Interuniversity Attraction Poles Phase VI/4: Dynamical systems, control and optimization.

CRG meetings schedule:

• Monday April 7, Bert Stallaert: Frequency domain interpretation of adaptive feedforward control
• Wednesday April 16, Rene Van de Molengraft: RoboCub activities @ TUEindhoven
• Wednesday April 30, Maira Da Silva: Computer-Aided Integrated Design for Mechatronic Systems With Varying Dynamics
• Wednesday May 14, Tri Vo Mihn : title not yet available

Benelux Meeting on Systems and Control, March 18–20, 2008, Heeze, The Netherlands (for more information click here).