In this video, I present some dynamical considerations about accelerometers and the double integration to obtain position. Before even considering the stochastic properties, position measurement using accelerometers has its own challenges because of the intrinsic dynamics of integrators.
I used a simple example to illustrate the problem. This simplicity allowed me to do the comprehensive theoretical analysis I present in the video. I decided to leave the simulations for an upcoming video to verify the conclusions drawn from this analysis.
I took the liberty to add a touch of humor in the video. I am featuring KAL2017.5 (or Point Five, for short), my automaton assistant. I found him very useful because he is very logical, his sound is clear and his English pronunciation is perfect. He allows me to do my videos anywhere regardless of the surrounding noise. Point Five is a parody of HAL9000 from Stanley Kubrick’s Space Odyssey 2001 movie. I even put in his voice synthesizer actual HAL9000 quotes from the movie. Expect more from Point Five in my next videos.
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