Python as a Tool in Feedback Control System Analysis and Design

Feedback control system analysis and design is a vital part of any engineering education. The most commonly applied software solutions related to it are Matlab together with Simulink. In recent years, especially due to an ever-increasing importance of artificial intelligence in all aspects of our life, Python seems to be the programming language of choice in many universities. For this reason there seems to be pressure on Control Engineering society to also adopt Python in both educational and industrial environment. Consequently, a decision was made to present current state of the art in Python libraries that try to offer Matlab/Simulik capabilities for Python users. In this paper, a critical assessment will be made together with some examples being presented.