External Control
External control research focuses on developing methods to precisely manipulate and regulate the behavior of complex systems, ranging from robots and large language models to physical processes and biological systems. Current research emphasizes the development of robust and efficient control algorithms, often leveraging deep reinforcement learning, model predictive control, and generative models, alongside novel architectures like hybrid systems and multi-agent approaches. These advancements are crucial for improving the performance, safety, and adaptability of autonomous systems across diverse applications, from robotics and manufacturing to healthcare and environmental monitoring. The development of more efficient and generalizable control methods remains a key focus.
Papers
Lumped-Parameter Modeling and Control for Robotic High-Viscosity Fluid Dispensing in Additive Manufacturing
William van den Bogert, James Lorenz, Xili Yi, Nima Fazeli, Albert J. Shih
Integrated Decision and Control for High-Level Automated Vehicles by Mixed Policy Gradient and Its Experiment Verification
Yang Guan, Liye Tang, Chuanxiao Li, Shengbo Eben Li, Yangang Ren, Junqing Wei, Bo Zhang, Keqiang Li
Online Search-based Collision-inclusive Motion Planning and Control for Impact-resilient Mobile Robots
Zhouyu Lu, Zhichao Liu, Merrick Campbell, Konstantinos Karydis
Manipulation via Membranes: High-Resolution and Highly Deformable Tactile Sensing and Control
Miquel Oller, Mireia Planas, Dmitry Berenson, Nima Fazeli
Modern Machine Learning Tools for Monitoring and Control of Industrial Processes: A Survey
R. Bhushan Gopaluni, Aditya Tulsyan, Benoit Chachuat, Biao Huang, Jong Min Lee, Faraz Amjad, Seshu Kumar Damarla, Jong Woo Kim, Nathan P. Lawrence
Learning Agile Flight Maneuvers: Deep SE(3) Motion Planning and Control for Quadrotors
Yixiao Wang, Bingheng Wang, Shenning Zhang, Han Wei Sia, Lin Zhao
Inverted Landing in a Small Aerial Robot via Deep Reinforcement Learning for Triggering and Control of Rotational Maneuvers
Bryan Habas, Jack W. Langelaan, Bo Cheng