Towards Real-Time, Non-Linear Quadratic Optimal Regulation

On Optimal Quadratic Regulation for Discrete-Time Switched Linear Systems

This paper studies the discrete-time linear quadratic regulation problem for switched linear systems (DLQRS) based on dynamic programming approach. The unique contribution of this paper is the analytical characterizations of both the value function and the optimal control strategies for the DLQRS problem. Based on the particular structures of these analytical expressions, an efficient algorithm...

Haar Matrix Equations for Solving Time-Variant Linear-Quadratic Optimal Control Problems

‎In this paper‎, ‎Haar wavelets are performed for solving continuous time-variant linear-quadratic optimal control problems‎. ‎Firstly‎, ‎using necessary conditions for optimality‎, ‎the problem is changed into a two-boundary value problem (TBVP)‎. ‎Next‎, ‎Haar wavelets are applied for converting the TBVP‎, ‎as a system of differential equations‎, ‎in to a system of matrix algebraic equations‎...

Optimal Linear Quadratic Control

Linear Quadratic Optimal Control

In previous lectures, we discussed the design of state feedback controllers using using eigenvalue (pole) placement algorithms. For single input systems, given a set of desired eigenvalues, the feedback gain to achieve this is unique (as long as the system is controllable). For multi-input systems, the feedback gain is not unique, so there is additional design freedom. How does one utilize this...

Global Optimization for Solving Linear Non-Quadratic Optimal Control Problems

This paper presents a global optimization approach to solving linear non-quadratic optimal control problems. The main work is to construct a differential flow for finding a global minimizer of the Hamiltonian function over a Euclid space. With the Pontryagin principle, the optimal control is characterized by a function of the adjoint variable and is obtained by solving a Hamiltonian differentia...