This paper proposes a framework for modeling and controlling systems described by
interdependent physical laws, logic rules, and operating constraints, denoted as mixed …

In this chapter we study the solution to optimal control problems for discrete time linear
hybrid systems. First, we show that the closed form of the state feedback solution to finite …

We present a detailed study on the design of decentralized receding horizon control (RHC)
schemes for decoupled systems. We formulate an optimal control problem for a set of …

We review recently developed schemes for the constrained control of systems integrating
logic and continuous dynamics. The control paradigm we focus on is model predictive …

Real-time systems need to react to certain input stimuli within given time bounds. For
example, an airbag in a car has to unfold within 300 milliseconds in a crash. There are many …

The aim of this paper is to treat some optimal control problems for a class of hybrid systems.
We start providing a definition of hybrid system inspired by the concept introduced by …

Physical systems exhibit various levels of complexity: their long term dynamics may
converge to fixed points or exhibit complex chaotic behavior. This paper presents a theory …

This paper addresses the problem of the greenhouse crop growth control using a
hierarchical control approach. The proposed control scheme consists of two layers. In the …

In this paper we describe a hybrid model and an optimization-based control strategy for
solving a traction control prob-lem currently under investigation at Ford Research …

Many practical systems consist of both continuous valued and discrete valued components.
The term hybrid systems has been used to describe models, where both continuous and …