We present the first hardware-in-the-loop evolutionary optimization on an ornithopter. Our experiments demonstrate the feasibility of evolving flight through genetic algorithms an...
Trajectory design for high-dimensional systems with nonconvex constraints is a challenging problem considered in this paper. Classical dynamic programming is often employed, but c...
The overall purpose of this paper is to demonstrate the relevance of semiotics concepts to the analysis of intelligent control systems. Semiotics has only a minor impact on resear...
Assembly is a fundamental issue in the volume production of products that include microscopic submillimeter parts. These parts are often fabricated in parallel at high density but...
This paper addresses the problem of reducing the hysteresis found in the actuation of most smart materials. They are divided in two groups: systems with no saturation (e.g. piezoe...