Temporal Logic
Temporal logic (TL) is a formal system for specifying and reasoning about properties that change over time, primarily used to define complex objectives for autonomous systems. Current research focuses on efficiently synthesizing controllers and plans that satisfy TL specifications, often employing techniques like reinforcement learning, large language models (LLMs) for natural language specification translation, and automata-based methods for verification and synthesis. These advancements are significantly impacting robotics, autonomous driving, and other domains requiring safe and reliable control under complex temporal constraints, enabling more robust and adaptable systems.
Papers
Grounding Complex Natural Language Commands for Temporal Tasks in Unseen Environments
Jason Xinyu Liu, Ziyi Yang, Ifrah Idrees, Sam Liang, Benjamin Schornstein, Stefanie Tellex, Ankit Shah
Sampling-based path planning under temporal logic constraints with real-time adaptation
Yizhou Chen, Ruoyu Wang, Xinyi Wang, Ben M. Chen