Explore a five-decade journey in mechanical systems control through this 52-minute seminar presented by Masayoshi Tomizuka, Cheryl and John Neerhout, Jr. Distinguished Professor at UC Berkeley Mechanical Engineering. Trace the evolution of control programs from theory to implementation, starting with the emergence of new mechanical systems in the 1970s, such as IBM's Winchester Hard Disk Drive and the establishment of FANUC Corporation. Gain insights into the development of the Mechanical Systems Control (MSC) Laboratory at Berkeley and its focus on both mathematical and practical aspects of controls. Discover the current research emphasis of the MSC Laboratory, including intelligent industrial robots and autonomous driving, and learn about several representative ongoing projects in these cutting-edge fields.