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Stochastic Modelling over a Finite Alphabet and Algorithms for Finding Genes from Genomes
In this paper, we study the problem of constructing models for a stationary stochastic process {...
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LMI-Based Gain Scheduled Controller Synthesis for a Class of Linear Parameter Varying Systems
This paper presents a novel method for constructing controllers for a class of single-input multiple-output (SIMO) linear parameter varying (LPV)...
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Thoughts on System Identification
It is a pleasure to dedicate this Festschrift article to Keith Glover on the occasion of his 60-th birthday. Keith came to MIT in 1969, armed with a...
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Getting Mobile Autonomous Robots to Rendezvous
Imagine n mobile robots, i.e., rovers, moving in the plane without human supervision. In addition to a motor drive, each robot has onboard a computer...
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On the Gap Metric for Finite-Dimensional Linear Time-Varying Systems in Continuous Time
It is well-known that the gap metric, and its variants, provide a natural framework for studying the robustness of feedback interconnections [1–4]....
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The Multi-Agent Rendezvous Problem. An Extended Summary
This paper is concerned with the collective behavior of a group of n > 1 mobile autonomous agents, labelled 1 through n, which can all move in the...
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Modeling and Analysis of Cooperative Control Systems for Uninhabited Autonomous Vehicles
A mathematical model is developed for the study of cooperative control problems for multiple uninhabited autonomous vehicles (UAVs). This model...
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A Study of Synchronization and Group Cooperation Using Partial Contraction Theory
Synchronization, collective behavior, and group cooperation have been the object of extensive recent research. A fundamental understanding of...
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The Geometry of Sensor Information Utilization in Nonlinear Feedback Control of Vehicle Formations
This paper addresses the problem of distributed motion control of highly structured formations of robot vehicles. Feedback laws based on relative...
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Optimization-Based Control of Multi-Vehicle Systems
There are many applications where a team of mobile robots may be more suitable than a single vehicle, especially where a distributed system of...
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Decentralized Coordination with Local Interactions: Some New Directions
Due to the limited effective range of every physical sensor, as well as potential bandwidth limitations on the communication channels, there is a...
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Selecting the coupling variable to synchronize nonlinear oscillators
The choice of which state variable to use in coupling network oscillators is a critical factor to reach synchronization. Nonetheless, few works have...
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An intellectual drivers' sensitivity traffic model for adapting taillight effects
In this study, a traffic flow model, the so-called Taillight Adapting (TA) traffic model, is developed considering the driver's activities impact...
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Dynamic model refining and identification for accurate gait control of a powered knee–ankle prosthesis
The knowledge of an accurate dynamic model is of fundamental importance for implementing model-based control. However, the model parameters of...
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A novel remote sensing image encryption scheme based on block period Arnold scrambling
In this paper, a new spatiotemporal chaos model is proposed to improve the security and anti-decryption capability of remote sensing image encryption...
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Optimum design parameters for double concave friction pendulum system considering ground motion characteristics and friction heating
Double concave friction pendulum system (DCFPS) performs well in the vibration control of building structures, while its effectiveness is limited due...
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Ultra-local model-based prescribed performance assist-as-needed control for series elastic actuator-based upper limb patient-exoskeleton system under complex state constraints
In this paper, an ultra-local model-based prescribed performance assist-as-needed control scheme (UPPAC) is presented for series elastic...
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Nonlinear dynamics of planetary gearboxes containing cracks
Gear cracks may occur during the operation of planetary driveline, leading to a huge safety hazard. However, few studies have been conducted to...
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Dynamic characteristics and test research of multibody system considering uneven wear clearances
The wear of rotating pair is a significant factor for the failure of mechanical systems. Currently, some scholars have undertaken investigations on...
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State and disturbance observer based robust disturbance rejection control for friction electro-hydraulic load simulator
Friction electro-hydraulic load simulator (FEHLS) classified as an electro-hydraulic torque servo mechanism, encounters significant challenges in the...
