PFPN uses particle filtering to improve character control in physics-based simulations.
problem Premature commitment to suboptimal actions in high-dimensional continuous control problems for articulated characters.
method Proposes a particle-based action policy using particle filtering to dynamically explore and discretize the action space.
result Demonstrates better imitation performance and robustness to external perturbations compared to Gaussian policies.
We propose a physics-based method to learn environmental fields (EFs) using a mobile robot. Common purely data-driven methods require prohibitively many measurements to accurately learn such complex EFs. Alternatively, physics-based models provide global knowledge of EFs but require experimental validation, depend on u…
New model learns better policies from expert demonstrations with higher efficiency.
problem Learning accurate policies from expert demonstrations with high efficiency.
method Generative adversarial imitation learning (GAIL) model that learns f-divergence automatically. result Learns better policies with higher data efficiency in physics-based control tasks.
GINNs combine deep learning with PGMs for physics-based multiscale systems.
problem Intrinsic computational bottlenecks and lack of sufficient data for QoI estimation.
method Hybrid approach combining deep learning with probabilistic graphical models, informed by structured priors for CVs.
result GINNs produce tight confidence intervals for non-Gaussian QoIs.
Physics-based framework improves building energy forecasting.
problem Lack of physical correspondence in machine learning models for building energy systems.
method Combines LTI SSMs with subspace-based domain adaptation (SDA).
result Physics-derived subspaces align with data-derived subspaces for better forecasting.
CARL controls a quadruped to move naturally in complex environments.
problem Motion synthesis in dynamic environments with complex constraints.
method CARL uses GANs to adapt high-level controls to action distributions and deep reinforcement learning for dynamic recovery.
result CARL can be controlled with high-level directives and react naturally to dynamic environments.
Researchers use GANs to infer physics-based inverse problems, quantifying uncertainty and promoting generalizability.
problem Quantifying uncertainty in physics-based inverse problems.
method Trained conditional Wasserstein GANs with U-Net architecture and conditional instance normalization.
result The approach effectively samples from the posterior and promotes generalizability with out-of-distribution samples.
Paper proposes method for optimal control of unknown systems with latent states.
problem Jointly estimating dynamics and latent states in systems with unmeasurable states.
method Combination of particle Markov chain Monte Carlo methods and scenario theory.
result Probabilistic performance guarantees for optimal input trajectories.
Combines physics-based ML with hierarchical Bayesian techniques for better model performance.
problem Lack of physical knowledge in black-box machine learning models.
method Embeds physics-based models into Gaussian Process mean function and uses kernel machines to characterize discrepancies.
result Improved model performance under blind conditions through integration of physics-based knowledge.
This paper introduces a framework for combining scientific knowledge of physics-based models with neural networks to advance scientific discovery. This framework, termed physics-guided neural networks (PGNN), leverages the output of physics-based model simulations along with observational features in a hybrid modeling …
New method reduces variance in Bayesian inverse problems.
problem High variance in Monte Carlo estimates for inverse problems.
method Conditional neural control variates based on Stein's identity.
result Substantial variance reduction across different inverse problems.
We develop a proxy model based on deep learning methods to accelerate the simulations of oil reservoirs--by three orders of magnitude--compared to industry-strength physics-based PDE solvers. This paper describes a new architectural approach to this task, accompanied by a thorough experimental evaluation on a publicly …
Generically learns movement control policies from exploration data.
problem Movement optimization in physically based characters.
method Parameterizes actions as target states, learns low-level control policy.
result Improves movement optimization across multiple tasks and algorithms.
In this note, we derive an approximation for the mean curvature normal vector on vertices of triangulated surface meshes from the Young-Laplace equation and the force balance principle. We then demonstrate that the approximation expression from our physics-based derivation is equivalent to the discrete Laplace-Beltrami…
Machine learning in context of physical systems merits a re-examination of the learning strategy. In addition to data, one can leverage a vast library of physical prior models (e.g. kinematics, fluid flow, etc) to perform more robust inference. The nascent sub-field of \emph{physics-based learning} (PBL) studies the bl…
RFC enhances humanoid control to imitate complex human motions.
problem Dynamics mismatch between humanoid models and real humans.
method Residual Force Control (RFC) augments control policies with external forces.
result RFC outperforms state-of-the-art methods in convergence speed and motion quality.
Localization of unknown faults in industrial systems is a difficult task for data-driven diagnosis methods. The classification performance of many machine learning methods relies on the quality of training data. Unknown faults, for example faults not represented in training data, can be detected using, for example, ano…
Proposes a physics-informed VAE for disentangling physics from confounding influences.
problem Challenges in inferring and predicting physical systems under partial knowledge.
method Physics-informed variational autoencoder with adversarial training.
result Model successfully disentangles known physics from confounding influences.
We enhance autonomous materials research with problem-aware models.
problem Complex decision-making in autonomous materials.
method Bayesian framework, machine learning, physics-based models, operational considerations.
result Improved models reflect problem-specific structure.
Physics-based deep learning improves fiber-optic communication efficiency.
problem Improving signal propagation in fiber-optic communication systems.
method Parameterizing the split-step method of solving the nonlinear Schrödinger equation as a deep neural network.
result Filters can be pruned to as few as 3 taps/step without sacrificing performance.
Many applications require the ability to judge uncertainty of time-series forecasts. Uncertainty is often specified as point-wise error bars around a mean or median forecast. Due to temporal dependencies, such a method obscures some information. We would ideally have a way to query the posterior probability of the enti…
Sig-PCA integrates model outputs and observations to correct model biases.
problem Improving model accuracy and reliability by correcting biases and numerical approximations.
method Sig-PCA framework that combines summary statistics from model outputs with localized observations via a neural network.
result Corrects model outputs to align closely with observational data, preserving essential statistical information.
Optimal sensor placement minimizes information loss from simulations.
problem Designing efficient sensor networks for spatiotemporal processes.
method Model-based sensor placement criterion with sparse variational inference and Gauss-Markov priors.
result Our method identifies sensor networks that minimize information loss from simulated data.
Physics models integrated into VAEs improve generative performance and extrapolation.
problem Improving generative models with interpretability and robustness.
method Physics-based latent space in VAEs with regularized learning to balance physics and neural network components.
result Generative performance and extrapolation improvements demonstrated on synthetic and real-world datasets.
A digital twin for multi-scale systems uses physics-based and machine learning models.
problem Lack of application-specific details in digital twin technology.
method Strategically separates into physics-based and data-driven models; uses mixture of experts with Gaussian Process.
result Robust and accurate predictions at future time-steps for multi-scale systems.
In this paper, we present our approach to solve a physics-based reinforcement learning challenge "Learning to Run" with objective to train physiologically-based human model to navigate a complex obstacle course as quickly as possible. The environment is computationally expensive, has a high-dimensional continuous actio…
Bayesian hybrid models fuse physics-based insights with machine learning constructs to correct for systematic bias. In this paper, we compare Bayesian hybrid models against physics-based glass-box and Gaussian process black-box surrogate models. We consider ballistic firing as an illustrative case study for a Bayesian …
Paper integrates ML with physics models for engineering and environmental challenges.
problem Complex science and engineering problems require new methodologies combining physics-based models and ML.
method Structured overview of integrating physics-based models with ML techniques.
result Taxonomy of existing techniques and potential research gaps identified.
In this paper, we introduce a novel framework for combining scientific knowledge within physics-based models and recurrent neural networks to advance scientific discovery in many dynamical systems. We will first describe the use of outputs from physics-based models in learning a hybrid-physics-data model. Then, we furt…
Robot-assisted dressing offers an opportunity to benefit the lives of many people with disabilities, such as some older adults. However, robots currently lack common sense about the physical implications of their actions on people. The physical implications of dressing are complicated by non-rigid garments, which can r…
Physical modeling of robotic system behavior is the foundation for controlling many robotic mechanisms to a satisfactory degree. Mechanisms are also typically designed in a way that good model accuracy can be achieved with relatively simple models and model identification strategies. If the modeling accuracy using phys…
PIML model improves hydrological predictions by blending physics and ML.
problem Hydrological models either lack predictive accuracy or fail to maintain physical consistency.
method Physics Informed Machine Learning (PIML) that integrates physics-based models and ML algorithms.
result PIML model outperforms both physics-based and ML models in predicting streamflow and evapotranspiration.
Catalyst.RL accelerates RL research with efficient training.
problem Efficient reinforcement learning training in complex environments.
method Open-source PyTorch framework with distributed training and RL algorithms.
result Catalyst.RL achieved 2nd place in a computationally expensive RL challenge.
We propose a systematic learning-based approach to the generation of massive quantities of synthetic 3D scenes and arbitrary numbers of photorealistic 2D images thereof, with associated ground truth information, for the purposes of training, benchmarking, and diagnosing learning-based computer vision and robotics algor…
A physics-based method improves data interpolators and regression tasks.
problem Improving accuracy and efficiency in function learning.
method Inspired by statistical mechanics, introduces corrections to minimize energy.
result Improves performance in interpolation and regression tasks, especially in high-dimensional spaces.
Subsurface applications including geothermal, geological carbon sequestration, oil and gas, etc., typically involve maximizing either the extraction of energy or the storage of fluids. Characterizing the subsurface is extremely complex due to heterogeneity and anisotropy. Due to this complexity, there are uncertainties…
A deep learning approach solves probabilistic inverse problems with physical constraints.
problem Solving inverse problems with large inferred vectors and prior samples.
method Uses conditional Wasserstein generative adversarial networks (cWGAN) with full gradient penalty.
result Improves accuracy and robustness in sampling and solving inverse problems.
Neural CDEs correct errors in learned time-series models for better forecasting.
problem Error accumulation in multi-step forecasts of learned time-series models.
method Predictor-Corrector framework with a neural controlled differential equation.
result The proposed framework consistently improves forecasting performance across various models.
A deep neural network based architecture was constructed to predict amino acid side chain conformation with unprecedented accuracy. Amino acid side chain conformation prediction is essential for protein homology modeling and protein design. Current widely-adopted methods use physics-based energy functions to evaluate s…
PhysVarMix predicts diverse urban trajectories with physics constraints.
problem Predicting complex urban agent trajectories with multiple plausible scenarios.
method Physics-informed variational mixture model combining learning and physics constraints.
result Superior performance compared to existing methods on benchmark datasets.
Semi-parametric framework for nonlinear system identification
problem Nonlinear system identification
method Orthogonal Gaussian process regression
result Interpretable models from incomplete physics
We propose a geometric approach to dynamical equations of physics, based on the idea of the Tulczyjew triple. We show the evolution of these concepts, starting with the roots lying in the variational calculus for statics, through Lagrangian and Hamiltonian mechanics, and concluding with Tulczyjew triples for classical …
The paper extends physics-based information maximization to complex bandit problems.
problem Designing efficient decision-making policies for complex bandit problems.
method Information and free-energy maximization principles adapted to three distinct bandit types.
result Information maximization leads to strong performance in complex bandit problems.
AI model enhances grid monitoring with synchro-waveform tech.
problem Dynamic, stochastic, low-inertia future grids need advanced monitoring.
method AI Foundation Model with synchro-waveform tech.
result Significantly improved fault detection accuracy and speed.
Physics-consistent method improves seismic inversion accuracy.
problem Challenges in seismic full-waveform inversion (FWI) due to ill-posedness and high cost.
method Hybrid approach combining physics-based models with data-driven methodologies, incorporating physics into data augmentation.
result Physics-consistent data-driven inversion yields higher accuracy and better generalization.
Study assesses data-driven and physics-based SGS models for transcritical combustion.
problem Challenges in simulating high-pressure combustion systems due to complex fluid behaviors.
method Comparison of physics-based and random forest machine learning models in turbulent transcritical non-premixed flames.
result Random forest models can effectively model subgrid stresses, providing insight into their formation.
Wind energy resource quantification, air pollution monitoring, and weather forecasting all rely on rapid, accurate measurement of local wind conditions. Visual observations of the effects of wind---the swaying of trees and flapping of flags, for example---encode information regarding local wind conditions that can pote…
Many machine learning image classifiers are vulnerable to adversarial attacks, inputs with perturbations designed to intentionally trigger misclassification. Current adversarial methods directly alter pixel colors and evaluate against pixel norm-balls: pixel perturbations smaller than a specified magnitude, according t…