Model Predictive Bang-Bang Controller Synthesis via Approximate Value Functions

In this paper, we propose a novel method for addressing Optimal Control Problems (OCPs) with input-affine dynamics and cost functions. This approach adopts a Model Predictive Control (MPC) strategy, wherein a controller is synthesized to handle an approximated OCP within a finite time horizon. Upon...

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Published in:arXiv.org 2024-06
Main Authors: Jones, Morgan, Nie, Yuanbo, Peet, Matthew M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Approximation
Controllers
Cost function
Mathematical analysis
Optimal control
Polynomials
Predictive control
Synthesis
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Summary:In this paper, we propose a novel method for addressing Optimal Control Problems (OCPs) with input-affine dynamics and cost functions. This approach adopts a Model Predictive Control (MPC) strategy, wherein a controller is synthesized to handle an approximated OCP within a finite time horizon. Upon reaching this horizon, the controller is re-calibrated to tackle another approximation of the OCP, with the approximation updated based on the final state and time information. To tackle each OCP instance, all non-polynomial terms are Taylor-expanded about the current time and state and the resulting Hamilton-Jacobi-Bellman (HJB) PDE is solved via Sum-of-Squares (SOS) programming, providing us with an approximate polynomial value function that can be used to synthesize a bang-bang controller.
ISSN:2331-8422