Set-theoretic approaches in analysis, estimation and control of nonlinear systems
This paper gives an overview of recent developments in set-theoretic methods for nonlinear
systems, with a particular focus on the activities in our own research group. Central to these …
systems, with a particular focus on the activities in our own research group. Central to these …
Robust optimization for MPC
B Houska, ME Villanueva - Handbook of model predictive control, 2019 - Springer
This chapter aims to give a concise overview of numerical methods and algorithms for
implementing robust model predictive control (MPC). We introduce the mathematical …
implementing robust model predictive control (MPC). We introduce the mathematical …
[PDF][PDF] A computationally inexpensive algorithm for determining outer and inner enclosures of nonlinear mappings of ellipsoidal domains
A wide variety of approaches for set-valued simulation, parameter identification, state
estimation as well as reachability, observability and stability analysis for nonlinear discrete …
estimation as well as reachability, observability and stability analysis for nonlinear discrete …
Rapid and accurate reachability analysis for nonlinear dynamic systems by exploiting model redundancy
K Shen, JK Scott - Computers & Chemical Engineering, 2017 - Elsevier
A new method is presented for enclosing the reachable sets of nonlinear ordinary differential
equations subject to a range of inputs. Reachable set enclosures are used for uncertainty …
equations subject to a range of inputs. Reachable set enclosures are used for uncertainty …
Convergence-order analysis for differential-inequalities-based bounds and relaxations of the solutions of ODEs
For the performance of global optimization algorithms, the rate of convergence of convex
relaxations to the objective and constraint functions is critical. We extend results from …
relaxations to the objective and constraint functions is critical. We extend results from …
Towards rigorous robust optimal control via generalized high‐order moment expansion
B Houska, JC Li, B Chachuat - Optimal Control Applications …, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
This study is concerned with the rigorous solution of worst‐case robust optimal control
problems having bounded time‐varying uncertainty and nonlinear dynamics with affine …
problems having bounded time‐varying uncertainty and nonlinear dynamics with affine …
Experimental validation of ellipsoidal techniques for state estimation in marine applications
A reliable quantification of the worst-case influence of model uncertainty and external
disturbances is crucial for the localization of vessels in marine applications. This is …
disturbances is crucial for the localization of vessels in marine applications. This is …
Global optimization in Hilbert space
B Houska, B Chachuat - Mathematical programming, 2019 - Springer
We propose a complete-search algorithm for solving a class of non-convex, possibly infinite-
dimensional, optimization problems to global optimality. We assume that the optimization …
dimensional, optimization problems to global optimality. We assume that the optimization …
Guaranteed safe path and trajectory tracking via reachability analysis using differential inequalities
In many automated motion planning systems, vehicles are tasked with tracking a reference
path or trajectory that is safe by design. However, due to various uncertainties, real vehicles …
path or trajectory that is safe by design. However, due to various uncertainties, real vehicles …
An efficient implementation of graph-based invariant set algorithm for constrained nonlinear dynamical systems
B Decardi-Nelson, J Liu - Computers & Chemical Engineering, 2022 - Elsevier
The graph-based invariant set (GIS) algorithm is a promising set-based technique for
computing the largest (with respect to inclusion) control invariant set of general discrete-time …
computing the largest (with respect to inclusion) control invariant set of general discrete-time …