@inproceedings{EndressBragard2017,
  author    = {Endress, Tim and Bragard, Michael},
  title     = {Recording of efficiency-maps of low-power electric drive systems using a flexible matlab-based test bench},
  series = {2017 IEEE 58th International Scientific Conference on Power and Electrical Engineering of Riga Technical University (RTUCON)},
  booktitle = {2017 IEEE 58th International Scientific Conference on Power and Electrical Engineering of Riga Technical University (RTUCON)},
  publisher = {IEEE},
  address   = {New York},
  isbn      = {978-1-5386-3846-0},
  doi       = {10.1109/RTUCON.2017.8124775},
  pages     = {5 Seiten},
  year      = {2017},
  abstract  = {This paper introduces a hardware setup to measure efficiency maps of low-power electric motors and their associated inverters. Here, the power of the device under test (DUT) ranges from some Watts to a few hundred Watts. The torque and speed of the DUT are measured independent of voltage and current in multiple load points. A Matlab-based software approach in combination with an open Texas-Instruments (TI) hardware setup ensures flexibility. Exemplarily, the efficiency field of a Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machine (PMSM) is measured to proof the concept. Brushless-DC (BLDC) motors can be tested as well. The nomenclature in this paper is based on the new European standard DIN EN 50598. Special attention is paid to the calculation of the measurement error.},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{BindzusBragard2018,
  author    = {Bindzus, Manuel and Bragard, Michael},
  title     = {Motivating Intuitive Understanding of the Switched Reluctance Machine in the Education of Undergraduate Students},
  series = {2018 IEEE 59th International Scientific Conference on Power and Electrical Engineering of Riga Technical University (RTUCON)},
  booktitle = {2018 IEEE 59th International Scientific Conference on Power and Electrical Engineering of Riga Technical University (RTUCON)},
  isbn      = {978-1-5386-6903-7},
  doi       = {10.1109/RTUCON.2018.8659870},
  pages     = {1 -- 6},
  year      = {2018},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{BragardHoekHoegenetal.2018,
  author    = {Bragard, Michael and Hoek, Hauke van and Hoegen, Anne von and Doncker, Rik W. De},
  title     = {Motivation-based Learning: Teaching Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering with an LED Spinning Top},
  series = {2018 IEEE 59th International Scientific Conference on Power and Electrical Engineering of Riga Technical University (RTUCON)},
  booktitle = {2018 IEEE 59th International Scientific Conference on Power and Electrical Engineering of Riga Technical University (RTUCON)},
  isbn      = {978-1-5386-6903-7},
  doi       = {10.1109/RTUCON.2018.8659810},
  pages     = {1 -- 6},
  year      = {2018},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{RuettersWeinheimerBragard2018,
  author    = {R{\"u}tters, Ren{\´e} and Weinheimer, Marius and Bragard, Michael},
  title     = {Teaching Control Theory with a Simplified Helicopter Model and a Classroom Fitting Hardware Test-Bench},
  series = {2018 IEEE 59th International Scientific Conference on Power and Electrical Engineering of Riga Technical University (RTUCON)},
  booktitle = {2018 IEEE 59th International Scientific Conference on Power and Electrical Engineering of Riga Technical University (RTUCON)},
  isbn      = {978-1-5386-6903-7},
  doi       = {10.1109/RTUCON.2018.8659871},
  year      = {2018},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{SchifferBragard2019,
  author    = {Schiffer, Fabian and Bragard, Michael},
  title     = {Cascaded LQ and Field-Oriented Control of a Mobile Inverse Pendulum (Segway) with Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machines},
  series = {2019 20th International Conference on Research and Education in Mechatronics (REM)},
  booktitle = {2019 20th International Conference on Research and Education in Mechatronics (REM)},
  isbn      = {978-1-5386-9257-8},
  doi       = {10.1109/REM.2019.8744101},
  pages     = {1 -- 8},
  year      = {2019},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{BragardSubeSchneideretal.2019,
  author    = {Bragard, Michael and Sube, Maike and Schneider, Maike and Jungemann, Christoph},
  title     = {Introducing a Cross-University Bachelor's Programme with Orientation Semester - Enabling a Permeable Academic Education System},
  series = {2019 20th International Conference on Research and Education in Mechatronics (REM)},
  booktitle = {2019 20th International Conference on Research and Education in Mechatronics (REM)},
  isbn      = {978-1-5386-9257-8},
  doi       = {10.1109/REM.2019.8744132},
  pages     = {1 -- 6},
  year      = {2019},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{OstkottePetersHueningetal.2022,
  author    = {Ostkotte, Sebastian and Peters, Constantin and H{\"u}ning, Felix and Bragard, Michael},
  title     = {Design, implementation and verification of an rotational incremental position encoder based on the magnetic Wiegand effect},
  series = {2022 ELEKTRO (ELEKTRO)},
  booktitle = {2022 ELEKTRO (ELEKTRO)},
  publisher = {IEEE},
  isbn      = {978-1-6654-6726-1},
  issn      = {2691-0616},
  doi       = {10.1109/ELEKTRO53996.2022.9803477},
  pages     = {6 Seiten},
  year      = {2022},
  abstract  = {This paper covers the use of the magnetic Wiegand effect to design an innovative incremental encoder. First, a theoretical design is given, followed by an estimation of the achievable accuracy and an optimization in open-loop operation. Finally, a successful experimental verification is presented. For this purpose, a permanent magnet synchronous machine is controlled in a field-oriented manner, using the angle information of the prototype.},
  language  = {en}
}
@misc{BragardHueningKowalewski2023,
  author    = {Bragard, Michael and H{\"u}ning, Felix and Kowalewski, Paul},
  title     = {Vorrichtung zur Relativlagenbestimmung [Offenlegungschrift]},
  year      = {2023},
  abstract  = {Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung zur Bestimmung einer Relativlage zwischen einem feststehenden Teil und einem zu demselben in eine Bewegungsrichtung bewegbaren beweglichen Teil, wobei der feststehende Teil mit einem Wiegandsensor versehen ist, wobei der Wiegandsensor zwischen zwei gegenpolig zueinander ausgebildeten Permanentmagneten angeordnet ist und dass der bewegliche Teil eine Mehrzahl von beabstandet zueinander angeordneten Magnetisierungsstegen aus einem magnetisch leitenden Material aufweist, die in der Bewegungsrichtung zumindest eine gleich große Erstreckung aufweisen wie der Permanentmagnet, dass ein Abstand zwischen benachbarten Magnetisierungsstegen derart gew{\"a}hlt ist, dass in einer ersten Relativlage ein erster Permanentmagnet von einem der Magnetisierungsstege {\"u}berdeckt ist und ein zweiter Permanentmagnet nicht von einem der Magnetisierungsstege {\"u}berdeckt ist.},
  language  = {de}
}
@inproceedings{WittigRuettersBragard2024,
  author    = {Wittig, M. and R{\"u}tters, Ren{\´e} and Bragard, Michael},
  title     = {Application of RL in control systems using the example of a rotatory inverted pendulum},
  series = {Tagungsband AALE 2024 : Fit f{\"u}r die Zukunft: praktische L{\"o}sungen f{\"u}r die industrielle Automation},
  booktitle = {Tagungsband AALE 2024 : Fit f{\"u}r die Zukunft: praktische L{\"o}sungen f{\"u}r die industrielle Automation},
  editor    = {Reiff-Stephan, J{\"o}rg and J{\"a}kel, Jens and Schwarz, Andr{\´e}},
  publisher = {le-tex publishing services GmbH},
  address   = {Leipzig},
  isbn      = {978-3-910103-02-3},
  doi       = {10.33968/2024.53},
  pages     = {241 -- 248},
  year      = {2024},
  abstract  = {In this paper, the use of reinforcement learning (RL) in control systems is investigated using a rotatory inverted pendulum as an example. The control behavior of an RL controller is compared to that of traditional LQR and MPC controllers. This is done by evaluating their behavior under optimal conditions, their disturbance behavior, their robustness and their development process. All the investigated controllers are developed using MATLAB and the Simulink simulation environment and later deployed to a real pendulum model powered by a Raspberry Pi. The RL algorithm used is Proximal Policy Optimization (PPO). The LQR controller exhibits an easy development process, an average to good control behavior and average to good robustness. A linear MPC controller could show excellent results under optimal operating conditions. However, when subjected to disturbances or deviations from the equilibrium point, it showed poor performance and sometimes instable behavior. Employing a nonlinear MPC Controller in real time was not possible due to the high computational effort involved. The RL controller exhibits by far the most versatile and robust control behavior. When operated in the simulation environment, it achieved a high control accuracy. When employed in the real system, however, it only shows average accuracy and a significantly greater performance loss compared to the simulation than the traditional controllers. With MATLAB, it is not yet possible to directly post-train the RL controller on the Raspberry Pi, which is an obstacle to the practical application of RL in a prototyping or teaching setting. Nevertheless, RL in general proves to be a flexible and powerful control method, which is well suited for complex or nonlinear systems where traditional controllers struggle.},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{HoegenDonckerBragardetal.2021,
  author    = {Hoegen, Anne von and Doncker, Rik W. De and Bragard, Michael and Hoegen, Svenja von},
  title     = {Problem-Based Learning in Automation Engineering: Performing a Remote Laboratory Session Serving Various Educational Attainments},
  series = {2021 IEEE Global Engineering Education Conference (EDUCON)},
  booktitle = {2021 IEEE Global Engineering Education Conference (EDUCON)},
  doi       = {10.1109/EDUCON46332.2021.9453925},
  pages     = {1605 -- 1614},
  year      = {2021},
  language  = {en}
}