Convex optimization for trajectory generation: A tutorial on generating dynamically feasible trajectories reliably and efficiently

D Malyuta, TP Reynolds, M Szmuk… - IEEE Control …, 2022‏ - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Reliable and efficient trajectory generation methods are a fundamental need for
autonomous dynamical systems. The goal of this article is to provide a comprehensive …

Advances in trajectory optimization for space vehicle control

D Malyuta, Y Yu, P Elango, B Açıkmeşe - Annual Reviews in Control, 2021‏ - Elsevier
Abstract Space mission design places a premium on cost and operational efficiency. The
search for new science and life beyond Earth calls for spacecraft that can deliver scientific …

Successive convexification: A superlinearly convergent algorithm for non-convex optimal control problems

Y Mao, M Szmuk, X Xu, B Açikmese - arxiv preprint arxiv:1804.06539, 2018‏ - arxiv.org
This paper presents the SCvx algorithm, a successive convexification algorithm designed to
solve non-convex constrained optimal control problems with global convergence and …

Convex optimization for trajectory generation

D Malyuta, TP Reynolds, M Szmuk, T Lew… - arxiv preprint arxiv …, 2021‏ - arxiv.org
Reliable and efficient trajectory generation methods are a fundamental need for
autonomous dynamical systems of tomorrow. The goal of this article is to provide a …

Successive convexification for nonlinear model predictive control with continuous-time constraint satisfaction

S Uzun, P Elango, AG Kamath, T Kim, B Açıkmeşe - IFAC-PapersOnLine, 2024‏ - Elsevier
We propose a nonlinear model predictive control (NMPC) framework based on a direct
optimal control method that ensures continuous-time constraint satisfaction and accurate …

A novel model predictive control based co-optimization strategy for velocity planning and energy management of intelligent PHEVs

Y Zhang, Z Chen, G Li, Y Liu… - IEEE Transactions on …, 2022‏ - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Facilitated by the advanced abilities in environment sensing and integrated communication,
intelligent plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (IPHEVs) enable massive autonomy in decision …

Model-based robust transient control of reusable liquid-propellant rocket engines

S Pérez-Roca, J Marzat, H Piet-Lahanier… - … on Aerospace and …, 2020‏ - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Reusable liquid-propellant rocket engines (LPREs) imply more demanding robustness
requirements than expendable ones due to their extended capabilities. Therefore, the goal …

Contact-implicit trajectory optimization based on a variable smooth contact model and successive convexification

AÖ Önol, P Long, T Padır - 2019 International Conference on …, 2019‏ - ieeexplore.ieee.org
In this paper, we propose a contact-implicit trajectory optimization (CITO) method based on a
variable smooth contact model (VSCM) and successive convexification (SCvx). The VSCM …

Throttled explicit guidance to realize pinpoint landing under a bounded thrust magnitude

T Ito, S Sakai - Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, 2020‏ - arc.aiaa.org
CREWED and uncrewed campaigns for lunar and planetary soft landings have been
actively explored for more than half a century. However, the landing accuracy in previous …

Motion planning with dynamic obstacles using convexified control barrier functions

VP Varun, AP Vinod, S Kolathaya - 2021 Seventh Indian …, 2021‏ - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Model Predictive Control (MPC) is a popular approach used for motion planning in
dynamical systems. Given a finite horizon cost, we seek an optimal control law subject to …