Computable analysis and control synthesis of complex dynamical systems via formal verification
- đ¤ Speaker: Alessandro Abate, University of Oxford
- đ Date & Time: Thursday 11 February 2016, 14:00 - 15:00
- đ Venue: Cambridge University Engineering Department, LR5
Abstract
This talk looks at the development of abstraction techniques based on quantitative approximations, in order to formally verify complex systems and to provide computable approaches for the correct-by-design synthesis of control architectures. The approach employs techniques and concepts from the formal verification area, such as that of (approximate probabilistic) bisimulation, over models and problems from the field of systems and control. While emphasising the generality of the approach over a diverse set of model classes, this talk zooms in on stochastic hybrid systems, which are probabilistic models with heterogeneous dynamics (continuous/discrete, i.e. hybrid, as well as nonlinear). A case study in energy networks, dealing with the problem of demand response, is employed to clarify concepts and techniques. Theory is complemented by algorithms, all packaged in software tools (called FAUST ^2 for stochastic models) that are freely available to users.
Series This talk is part of the CUED Control Group Seminars series.
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Alessandro Abate, University of Oxford
Thursday 11 February 2016, 14:00-15:00