Autonomous Operation
Autonomous operation research aims to create systems capable of self-managing and adapting to dynamic environments, encompassing robots, vehicles, and even computing systems. Current efforts focus on improving robustness and efficiency through techniques like reinforcement learning (including causal RL and deep RL), hierarchical planning, and the integration of large language models for decision-making and task automation. These advancements are crucial for enhancing safety and reliability in various sectors, from aviation and robotics to space exploration and nuclear power, enabling more efficient and adaptable systems in complex and unpredictable scenarios.
Papers
Autonomous Industrial Control using an Agentic Framework with Large Language Models
Javal Vyas, Mehmet Mercangöz
Data-Driven Distributed Common Operational Picture from Heterogeneous Platforms using Multi-Agent Reinforcement Learning
Indranil Sur, Aswin Raghavan, Abrar Rahman, James Z Hare, Daniel Cassenti, Carl Busart