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We apply dynamical systems theory in applications ranging from space probe trajectory optimization to elevator suspensions. We also develop fundamental theory and computational methods in fluid dynamics.
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NEWS MERL researchers presenting three papers at ICML 2020 Date: July 12, 2020 - July 18, 2020
Where: Vienna, Austria (virtual this year)
MERL Contacts: Mouhacine Benosman; Anoop Cherian; Devesh Jha; Daniel Nikovski
Research Areas: Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, Data Analytics, Dynamical Systems, Machine Learning, Optimization, RoboticsBrief- MERL researchers are presenting three papers at the International Conference on Machine Learning (ICML 2020), which is virtually held this year from 12-18th July. ICML is one of the top-tier conferences in machine learning with an acceptance rate of 22%. The MERL papers are:
1) "Finite-time convergence in Continuous-Time Optimization" by Orlando Romero and Mouhacine Benosman.
2) "Can Increasing Input Dimensionality Improve Deep Reinforcement Learning?" by Kei Ota, Tomoaki Oiki, Devesh Jha, Toshisada Mariyama, and Daniel Nikovski.
3) "Representation Learning Using Adversarially-Contrastive Optimal Transport" by Anoop Cherian and Shuchin Aeron.
- MERL researchers are presenting three papers at the International Conference on Machine Learning (ICML 2020), which is virtually held this year from 12-18th July. ICML is one of the top-tier conferences in machine learning with an acceptance rate of 22%. The MERL papers are:
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NEWS Diego Romeres gave an invited talk on modeling and control of physical systems at the MIT workshop "ICRAxMIT" Date: June 9, 2020
Where: ICRAxMIT
MERL Contact: Diego Romeres
Research Areas: Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics, Dynamical Systems, Machine Learning, RoboticsBrief- Diego Romeres, a Principal Research Scientist in MERL's Data Analytics group, gave an invited talk at the workshop ICRAxMIT organized at MIT. The talk briefly described a derivative-free framework that doesn't take in consideration velocities and accelerations to model and control robotic systems. The proposed approach is validated in two real robotic systems.
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Internships
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CA1260: Model Predictive Control of Hybrid Systems
The Control and Dynamical Systems (CD) group at MERL is seeking a highly motivated intern to work on hybrid model predictive control. The scope of work includes the development of model predictive control algorithms for hybrid dynamical systems, switched systems, and quantized systems, analysis and property proving, and applications in automotive, space systems, and energy systems. PhD students with expertise in some among control, optimization, model predictive control and hybrid systems, and with working knowledge of Matlab implementation are welcome to apply. The expected duration of the internship is 3-6 months with flexible start date.
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MD1406: Numerical Analysis of Electric Machines
MERL is seeking a motivated and qualified intern to conduct research in the design, modeling and optimization of electrical machines. The ideal candidate should have solid backgrounds in electromagnetic theory, electric machine design, and numerical modeling techniques (including model reduction), research experiences in electric, magnetic, and thermal modeling and analysis of electrical machines, and demonstrated capability to publish results in leading conferences/journals. Experience with ANSYS, COMSOL, and optimization techniques is a strong plus. Senior Ph.D. students in electrical or mechanical engineering with related expertise are encouraged to apply. Start date for this internship is flexible and the duration is 3-6 months.
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Recent Publications
- , "Tracking neighboring quasi-satellite orbits around Phobos", World Congress of the International Federation of Automatic Control (IFAC), July 2020.BibTeX TR2020-102 PDF
- @inproceedings{Muralidharan2020jul,
- author = {Muralidharan, Vivek and Weiss, Avishai and Kalabic, Uros},
- title = {Tracking neighboring quasi-satellite orbits around Phobos},
- booktitle = {World Congress of the International Federation of Automatic Control (IFAC)},
- year = 2020,
- month = jul,
- url = {https://www.merl.com/publications/TR2020-102}
- }
- , "Control of traffic light timing using decentralized deep reinforcement learning", World Congress of the International Federation of Automatic Control (IFAC), July 2020.BibTeX TR2020-101 PDF
- @inproceedings{Maske2020jul,
- author = {Maske, Harshal and Chu, Tianshu and Kalabic, Uros},
- title = {Control of traffic light timing using decentralized deep reinforcement learning},
- booktitle = {World Congress of the International Federation of Automatic Control (IFAC)},
- year = 2020,
- month = jul,
- url = {https://www.merl.com/publications/TR2020-101}
- }
- , "Fail-safe Rendezvous Control on Elliptic Orbits using Reachable Sets", American Control Conference (ACC), July 2020.BibTeX TR2020-098 PDF
- @inproceedings{AguilarMarsillach2020jul,
- author = {Aguilar Marsillach, Daniel and Di Cairano, Stefano and Weiss, Avishai},
- title = {Fail-safe Rendezvous Control on Elliptic Orbits using Reachable Sets},
- booktitle = {American Control Conference (ACC)},
- year = 2020,
- month = jul,
- url = {https://www.merl.com/publications/TR2020-098}
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- , "Dynamic Mode Decomposition and Robust Estimation: Case Study of a 2D Turbulent Boussinesq Flow", American Control Conference (ACC), July 2020.BibTeX TR2020-091 PDF
- @inproceedings{Vijayshankar2020jul,
- author = {Vijayshankar, Sanjana and Nabi, Saleh and Chakrabarty, Ankush and Grover, Piyush and Benosman, Mouhacine},
- title = {Dynamic Mode Decomposition and Robust Estimation: Case Study of a 2D Turbulent Boussinesq Flow},
- booktitle = {American Control Conference (ACC)},
- year = 2020,
- month = jul,
- url = {https://www.merl.com/publications/TR2020-091}
- }
- , "Real-Time Optimal Lithium-Ion Battery Charging Based on Explicit Model Predictive Control", IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics, June 2020.BibTeX TR2020-090 PDF
- @article{Tian2020jun,
- author = {Tian, Ning and Fang, Huazhen and Wang, Yebin},
- title = {Real-Time Optimal Lithium-Ion Battery Charging Based on Explicit Model Predictive Control},
- journal = {IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics},
- year = 2020,
- month = jun,
- url = {https://www.merl.com/publications/TR2020-090}
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- , "Optimization-based incentivization and control scheme for autonomous traffic", IEEE Intelligent Vehicle Symposium, June 2020.BibTeX TR2020-079 PDF
- @inproceedings{Kalabic2020jun,
- author = {Kalabic, Uros and Grover, Piyush and Aeron, Shuchin},
- title = {Optimization-based incentivization and control scheme for autonomous traffic},
- booktitle = {IEEE Intelligent Vehicle Symposium},
- year = 2020,
- month = jun,
- url = {https://www.merl.com/publications/TR2020-079}
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- , "Nonlinear Double-Capacitor Model for Rechargeable Batteries: Modeling, Identification and Validation", IEEE Transactions on Control Systems Technology, DOI: 10.1109/TCST.2020.2976036, pp. 1-15, April 2020.BibTeX TR2020-035 PDF
- @article{Tian2020apr,
- author = {Tian, Ning and Fang, Huazhen and Chen, Jian and Wang, Yebin},
- title = {Nonlinear Double-Capacitor Model for Rechargeable Batteries: Modeling, Identification and Validation},
- journal = {IEEE Transactions on Control Systems Technology},
- year = 2020,
- pages = {1--15},
- month = apr,
- doi = {10.1109/TCST.2020.2976036},
- url = {https://www.merl.com/publications/TR2020-035}
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- , "Nonlinear State Estimation with FMI: Tutorial and Applications", American Modelica Conference 2020, March 2020.BibTeX TR2020-031 PDF Software
- @inproceedings{Laughman2020mar,
- author = {Laughman, Christopher R. and Bortoff, Scott A.},
- title = {Nonlinear State Estimation with FMI: Tutorial and Applications},
- booktitle = {American Modelica Conference 2020},
- year = 2020,
- month = mar,
- url = {https://www.merl.com/publications/TR2020-031}
- }
- , "Tracking neighboring quasi-satellite orbits around Phobos", World Congress of the International Federation of Automatic Control (IFAC), July 2020.
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