Formal methods for control synthesis: An optimization perspective
In control theory, complicated dynamics such as systems of (nonlinear) differential equations
are controlled mostly to achieve stability. This fundamental property, which can be with …
are controlled mostly to achieve stability. This fundamental property, which can be with …
[BOEK][B] Formal methods for discrete-time dynamical systems
In control theory, complex models of physical processes, such as systems of differential or
difference equations, are usually checked against simple specifications, such as stability …
difference equations, are usually checked against simple specifications, such as stability …
Synthesis of reactive (1) designs
We address the problem of automatically synthesizing digital designs from linear-time
specifications. We consider various classes of specifications that can be synthesized with …
specifications. We consider various classes of specifications that can be synthesized with …
Autonomous driving in urban environments: approaches, lessons and challenges
The development of autonomous vehicles for urban driving has seen rapid progress in the
past 30 years. This paper provides a summary of the current state of the art in autonomous …
past 30 years. This paper provides a summary of the current state of the art in autonomous …
Receding horizon temporal logic planning
We present a methodology for automatic synthesis of embedded control software that
incorporates a class of linear temporal logic (LTL) specifications sufficient to describe a wide …
incorporates a class of linear temporal logic (LTL) specifications sufficient to describe a wide …
Sampling-based motion planning with temporal goals
This paper presents a geometry-based, multi-layered synergistic approach to solve motion
planning problems for mobile robots involving temporal goals. The temporal goals are …
planning problems for mobile robots involving temporal goals. The temporal goals are …
Automatic simulation-based testing of autonomous ships using Gaussian processes and temporal logic
TR Torben, JA Glomsrud, TA Pedersen… - Proceedings of the …, 2023 - journals.sagepub.com
A methodology for automatic simulation-based testing of control systems for autonomous
vessels is proposed. The work is motivated by the need for increased test coverage and …
vessels is proposed. The work is motivated by the need for increased test coverage and …
Receding horizon control for temporal logic specifications
In this paper, we describe a receding horizon framework that satisfies a class of linear
temporal logic specifications sufficient to describe a wide range of properties including …
temporal logic specifications sufficient to describe a wide range of properties including …
Synthesis for human-in-the-loop control systems
Several control systems in safety-critical applications involve the interaction of an
autonomous controller with one or more human operators. Examples include pilots …
autonomous controller with one or more human operators. Examples include pilots …
Formal approach to the deployment of distributed robotic teams
We present a computational framework for automatic synthesis of control and
communication strategies for a robotic team from task specifications that are given as regular …
communication strategies for a robotic team from task specifications that are given as regular …