In recent years, formal methods have been extensively used in the design of autonomous
systems. By employing mathematically rigorous techniques, formal methods can provide …

Correct-by-construction synthesis is a cornerstone of the confluence of formal methods and
control theory towards designing safety-critical systems. Instead of following the time-tested …

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 …

Cyber-physical systems (CPSs) are the next generation of engineered systems in which
computing, communication, and control technologies are tightly integrated. Research on …

Hybrid systems describe the interaction of software, described by finite models such as finite-
state machines, with the physical world, described by infinite models such as differential …

A unique feature of this open access textbook is to provide a comprehensive introduction to
the fundamental knowledge in embedded systems, with applications in cyber-physical …

In this paper, we consider the robust interpretation of Metric Temporal Logic (MTL) formulas
over signals that take values in metric spaces. For such signals, which are generated by …

We present an abstraction and refinement methodology for the automated controller
synthesis to enforce general predefined specifications. The designed controllers require …

In this paper, we address the temporal logic motion planning problem for mobile robots that
are modeled by second order dynamics. Temporal logic specifications can capture the usual …

Switched systems constitute an important modeling paradigm faithfully describing many
engineering systems in which software interacts with the physical world. Despite …