Hazard Triggering Event
Hazard triggering events, encompassing factors that initiate undesirable outcomes in various systems, are a central focus of current research across diverse fields. Studies explore identifying and mitigating these events using diverse approaches, including machine learning models like deep neural networks and hierarchical large language models, coupled with optimization algorithms such as ant colony optimization and genetic algorithms, to improve safety and efficiency in robotics, industrial processes, and even social media analysis. This research is crucial for enhancing the safety and reliability of complex systems, from autonomous robots navigating hazardous environments to mitigating the spread of misinformation online and improving the resilience of power grids to natural disasters. The ultimate goal is to develop robust methods for predicting, preventing, and responding to hazard-triggering events across a wide range of applications.
Papers
Hierarchical LLMs In-the-loop Optimization for Real-time Multi-Robot Target Tracking under Unknown Hazards
Yuwei Wu, Yuezhan Tao, Peihan Li, Guangyao Shi, Gaurav S. Sukhatmem, Vijay Kumar, Lifeng Zhou
Bi-objective trail-planning for a robot team orienteering in a hazardous environment
Cory M. Simon, Jeffrey Richley, Lucas Overbey, Darleen Perez-Lavin