​​​​Sami Shalak​

Abstract:

Automatic control systems are used to provide a desired output of a system during changing operating conditions without human intervention. A common application of control systems is stabilization of a system throughout a variety of changing environmental conditions. During the operation of a vehicle, pitching and rolling causes surfaces in the interior of the vehicle to deviate from level. This can cause driver inattention when an object within the vehicle, such as a beverage, needs to be stabilized and kept as level as possible. By employing an automatic control system, a platform can be kept level during movement of the vehicle. This can reduce driver inattention during demanding driving conditions. This stabilized platform must be powered by the auto's electrical system, be lightweight and have a small footprint so as to allow integration into the interior of an automobile.