This paper compares data-driven predictive control strategies by examining their theoretical foundations, assumptions, and applications. The three most widely recognized and consequential methods, Data Enabled Predictive Control, Willems-Koopman Predictive Control, Model-Free Adaptive Predictive Control are employed. Each of these strategies is systematically reviewed, and the primary theories supporting it are outlined. Following analysis, a discussion is provided regarding their fundamental assumptions, emphasizing their influence on control effectiveness. A numerical example is presented as a benchmark for comparison to enable a rigorous performance evaluation.
@article{arxiv.2507.20098,
title = {Comparative Analysis of Data-Driven Predictive Control Strategies},
author = {Sohrab Rezaei and Ali Khaki-Sedigh},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2507.20098},
year = {2026}
}