Feedback Control Systems

Centered on the “Control Systems” course, the curriculum connects two major application domains, smart manufacturing and renewable energy, highlighting its critical role in sustainable development. In the industrial sector, control systems underpin automated production and advanced mechatronic integration. Through precise regulation and real-time feedback, they improve process efficiency, reduce resource waste, and thereby promote technological innovation and industrial upgrading. In the energy sector, control theory is applied to renewable energy systems such as wind and solar power, as well as to grid stability control and energy management, enhancing both the reliability and efficiency of energy supply. Overall, control systems not only boost economic productivity but also help reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions, serving as a key enabler for industrial advancement and the transition toward a greener future, in alignment with the core principles of sustainable development goals on innovation and clean energy.

Sustainable Development Goals

Abstract/Objectives

Feedback control is widely used in areas such as electronics and mechatronic systems, especially in those requiring fast response and high precision (e.g. robot, unmanned vehicles, etc). Through the introduction of system modeling, stability, and performance analysis, students should develop an understanding of frequency-domain and root-locus methods for control system design.

Results/Contributions

The course corresponds to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) proposed by the United Nations, primarily including the following:

1. SDG 9 "Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure" emphasizes that control systems are the core foundation for smart manufacturing, automation technology, and advanced mechatronic integration, which helps promote industrial upgrading and technological innovation, enhancing overall production efficiency and competitiveness.

2. SDG 7 "Affordable and Clean Energy" indicates that control theory can be applied to the stable control of power systems and renewable energy management (such as wind and solar power generation systems), helping to improve energy use efficiency and support the development of green energy.

3. SDG 11 "Sustainable Cities and Communities" states that through the application of intelligent traffic control systems, building energy management, and automated infrastructure, it helps create a safer, more efficient, and environmentally friendly urban environment.

4. SDG 4 "Quality Education" focuses on cultivating students' abilities in systems analysis, problem-solving, and engineering design, improving the quality of higher education, and nurturing professionals with awareness of sustainable development.

Contact Information

盧向成

sclu@ee.nthu.edu.tw