Examples of Inverted Pendulums
There are many instances of the inverted pendulum model both man made and found in the natural world.
Arguably the most prevalent example of an inverted pendulum is a human being. A person with an upright body needs to make adjustments constantly to maintain balance whether standing, walking, or running.
Some simple examples include the metronome and balancing brooms or meter sticks by hand.
The inverted pendulum has been employed in various devices and trying to balance an inverted pendulum presents a unique engineering problem for researchers. The inverted pendulum was a central component in the design of several early Seismometers due to its inherent instability resulting in a measurable response to any disturbance.
The inverted pendulum model has been used in some forms of personal transportation devices. Two-wheeled wheel chairs and other two wheeled motorized vehicles can offer enhanced mobility for the driver.
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