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Recently non-linear control methods like Model Predictive Control (MPC) and Reinforcement Learning (RL) have attracted increased interest in the quadrotor control community. In contrast to classic control methods like cascaded PID…
This paper presents a novel trajectory tracker for autonomous quadrotor navigation in dynamic and complex environments. The proposed framework integrates a distributional Reinforcement Learning (RL) estimator for unknown aerodynamic effects…
We develop a new generalization of Koopman operator theory that incorporates the effects of inputs and control. Koopman spectral analysis is a theoretical tool for the analysis of nonlinear dynamical systems. Moreover, Koopman is intimately…
MAVs have great potential to assist humans in complex tasks, with applications ranging from logistics to emergency response. Their agility makes them ideal for operations in complex and dynamic environments. However, achieving precise…
This paper introduces a new multi-model predictive control (MMPC) method for quadrotor attitude control with performance nearly on par with nonlinear model predictive control (NMPC) and computational efficiency similar to linear model…
Data-driven model predictive control based on Willems' fundamental lemma has proven effective for linear systems, but extending stability guarantees to nonlinear systems remains an open challenge. In this paper, we establish conditions…
The Koopman operator has emerged as a powerful tool for the analysis of nonlinear dynamical systems as it provides coordinate transformations to globally linearize the dynamics. While recent deep learning approaches have been useful in…
Trajectory planning for robotic manipulators operating in dynamic orbital debris environments poses significant challenges due to complex obstacle movements and uncertainties. This paper presents Deep Koopman RRT (DK-RRT), an advanced…
Shipboard carbon capture is a promising solution to help reduce carbon emissions in international shipping. In this work, we propose a data-driven dynamic modeling and economic predictive control approach within the Koopman framework. This…
Deep learning is revolutionizing weather forecasting, with new data-driven models achieving accuracy on par with operational physical models for medium-term predictions. However, these models often lack interpretability, making their…
Model predictive Path-Following Control (MPFC) is a viable option for motion systems in many application domains. However, despite considerable progress on tailored numerical methods for predictive control, the real-time implementation of…
Mitigating traffic oscillations in mixed flows of connected automated vehicles (CAVs) and human-driven vehicles (HDVs) is critical for enhancing traffic stability. A key challenge lies in modeling the nonlinear, heterogeneous behaviors of…
Delay embeddings of time series data have emerged as a promising coordinate basis for data-driven estimation of the Koopman operator, which seeks a linear representation for observed nonlinear dynamics. Recent work has demonstrated the…
Nonlinear Model Predictive Control (NMPC) is a powerful approach for controlling highly dynamic robotic systems, as it accounts for system dynamics and optimizes control inputs at each step. However, its high computational complexity makes…
This paper investigates Koopman operator-based approaches for multivariable control of a two-spool turbofan engine. A physics-based component-level model is developed to generate training data and validate the controllers. A meta-heuristic…
High-precision manipulation has always been a developmental goal for aerial manipulators. This paper investigates the kinematic coordinate control issue in aerial manipulators. We propose a predictive kinematic coordinate control method,…
This work presents DMPC (Data-and Model-Driven Predictive Control) to solve control problems in which some of the constraints or parts of the objective function are known, while others are entirely unknown to the controller. It is assumed…
We propose a control protocol based on the prescribed performance control (PPC) methodology for a quadrotor unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). Quadrotor systems belong to the class of underactuated systems for which the original PPC methodology…
Koopman Model Predictive Control (KMPC) and Data-EnablEd Predictive Control (DeePC) use linear models to approximate nonlinear systems and integrate them with predictive control. Both approaches have recently demonstrated promising…
This paper introduces a Nonlinear Model Predictive Control (N-MPC) framework exploiting a Deep Neural Network for processing onboard-captured depth images for collision avoidance in trajectory-tracking tasks with UAVs. The network is…