How do I simulate a robot vacuum?

Open this page and use the live Second-Order Step Response tool below — set your inputs and the simulation runs instantly in your browser using real numerics. No install, no account needed.

Yes. The simulation runs free in your browser. A one-time unlock or a Pro plan adds advanced parameters, saved presets, data import, and clean exports.

Can I use my own numbers?

Absolutely — every input is adjustable, and with data import you can drive a robot vacuum from your own measurements.

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Second-Order Step Response for a robot vacuum

Simulate a robot vacuum live in your browser. This runs the real Second-Order Step Response solver — adjust the inputs, watch it respond instantly, and export the result. No install, no account.

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damping shapes the response

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Presets

Damping ratio ζ

Natural frequency ωₙ

A second-order system's response to a step is set entirely by its damping ratio and natural frequency. Low damping overshoots and rings; ζ = 1 is the fastest response without overshoot; high damping is sluggish. Educational tool.

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Data Inspector

Overshoot25%

Settling time (2%)3.33 s

Peak time1.14 s

Regimeunderdamped

Governing equation

y (t) = 1 - e^{- ζ ω_{n} t} (cos ω_{d} t + \frac{ζ}{1 - ζ ^{2}} sin ω_{d} t), ζ = 0.4, ω_{n} = 3

Reading this result: Underdamped: the response overshoots to ~125% of target and rings before settling in about 3.3 s. Lower ζ means bigger overshoot and more oscillation.

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About this simulation

The full Second-Order Step Response tool models a robot vacuum with the same numerics engineers and scientists use — running entirely client-side. Change any parameter and the result updates in real time, so you can build intuition, check a design, or teach the concept without spreadsheets or installs.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I simulate a robot vacuum?: Open this page and use the live Second-Order Step Response tool below — set your inputs and the simulation runs instantly in your browser using real numerics. No install, no account needed.
Is it free?: Yes. The simulation runs free in your browser. A one-time unlock or a Pro plan adds advanced parameters, saved presets, data import, and clean exports.
Can I use my own numbers?: Absolutely — every input is adjustable, and with data import you can drive a robot vacuum from your own measurements.