Perfect tracking control for real-world Euler-Lagrange systems is challenging due to uncertainties in the system model and external disturbances. The magnitude of the tracking error can be reduced either by increasing the feedback gains or improving the model of the system. The latter is clearly preferable as it allows…
Paper solves tracking control for (x,u)-flat systems using classical states.
problem Tracking control for (x,u)-flat systems. method Quasi-static feedback of classical states.
result Achieves linear, decoupled and asymptotically stable tracking error dynamics.
RL policy tracks dynamic targets in partially known environments robustly.
problem Active target tracking in partially known environments.
method Deep reinforcement learning (RL) approach for in-sight tracking, navigation, and exploration.
result Unified RL policy shows robust behavior for agile and anomalous targets.
Optimal tracking of nonholonomic systems using geometric methods.
problem Tracking a trajectory for nonholonomic mechanical systems.
method Geometric optimal control, Pontryagin Maximum Principle, variational approach.
result Optimal control solutions for nonholonomic systems validated by examples and simulations.
In this paper, we propose new conditions guaranteeing that the trajectories of a mechanical control system can track any curve on the configuration manifold. We focus on systems that can be represented as forced affine connection control systems and we generalize the sufficient conditions for tracking known in the lite…
This work uses SVM to identify track component failures in AC Track Circuits.
problem Detecting and identifying specific track component failures in AC Track Circuits.
method Applied SVM classifier to STDS track circuit data.
result Successfully classified 15 different track component failures.
In this work, a new approach for Sun tracking systems is presented. Due to the current system limitations regarding costs and operational problems, a new approach based on low cost, computer vision open hardware and deep learning has been developed. The preliminary tests carried out successfully in Plataforma solar de …
Let X be an infinite Riemann surface equipped with its conformal hyperbolic metric such that the action of the covering group π1(X) on X~ is of the first kind-i.e., the surface X is equal to its convex core. We first prove that any geodesic lamination on X is nowhere dense. Given a fixed geodesic pant…
Paper shows how to linearize flat systems with two inputs.
problem Linearizing flat nonlinear control systems with two inputs.
method Using prolongations of a control, the system can be made static feedback linearizable.
result A tracking control can be designed without requiring measurements of a generalized Brunovsky state.
AI system analyzes financial analyst recommendations and track records for portfolio construction.
problem Human PMs rely on analyst recommendations and track records for portfolio decisions.
method Develops AI-based Recommender Systems to replicate analyst conviction and track records.
result AI can improve portfolio construction by integrating analyst conviction and track records.
Framework tracks and predicts multiple objects in autonomous driving.
problem Challenges in multi-target tracking due to object number fluctuation and occlusion.
method Constrained mixture sequential Monte Carlo (CMSMC) method with a mixture representation.
result Framework can track and predict multiple objects simultaneously without explicit data association.
GOLOMB improves dialogue state tracking for unseen services.
problem Improving dialogue state tracking for multiple services and APIs.
method GOLOMB uses a BERT-based model that queries dialogue history with slot descriptions and values.
result GOLOMB achieves a joint goal accuracy of 53.97% on the SGD dataset.
We study a simple model of bicycle motion: a segment of fixed length in multi-dimensional Euclidean space, moving so that the velocity of the rear end is always aligned with the segment. If the front track is prescribed, the trajectory of the rear wheel is uniquely determined via a certain first order differential equa…
Extends tracking guarantees for time-varying variational inequalities.
problem Tracking solutions of time-varying variational inequalities.
method Extends existing results to sublinear solution paths and periodic problems.
result Discrete dynamical systems of periodic time-varying VI can exhibit chaotic behavior or converge to the solution.
Method identifies dual cognitive system interactions using eye-tracking data.
problem Quantify interactions between System 1 and System 2 cognitive processes.
method Modified Stroop test, machine learning, eye-tracking data.
result Machine learning can distinguish between different tasks and characterize attentional load.
New approach uses Gaussian processes to learn and track complex systems with guaranteed accuracy.
problem Inaccurate first principle models for complex systems due to data complexity.
method Bayesian prediction error bound for Gaussian process regression, derived from kernel-based data density.
result Achieves vanishing tracking error with increasing data density, providing time-varying accuracy guarantees.
Paper introduces EnDKF for more accurate pose tracking.
problem Accurate pose tracking with directional uncertainty.
method EnDKF integrates unit-quaternion attitude representation for better directional uncertainty capture.
result Significant reduction in error compared to traditional methods.
System tracks regulatory changes for compliance officers.
problem Struggling to keep up with regulatory changes.
method Fetch announcements, classify importance and applicability.
result Simple hierarchical classification works best.
Improves dialogue state tracking across multiple domains.
problem Incomplete domain ontology limits DST models' adaptability.
method Model DST as Q&A, using evolving knowledge graph.
result 5.80% and 12.21% relative improvement on datasets.
Deep neural networks predict CVCM track circuit failures early.
problem Subtle anomalies in CVCM track circuits lead to failures, causing disruptions.
method Deep neural networks classify anomalies before they escalate.
result Deep neural networks achieve 99.31% overall accuracy in detecting CVCM failures.
This review covers methods for autonomous driving including tracking, prediction, and decision making.
problem Improving autonomous driving through better tracking, prediction, and decision making.
method Approaches based on neural networks, stochastic techniques, and reinforcement learning are discussed.
result Effective methods for autonomous driving are identified and compared.
Robust index tracking strategy improves performance during market downturns.
problem Optimizing asset management with uncertainty in asset distributions.
method Forward-looking approach using Bregman divergence for robust optimization.
result The robust index tracking strategy outperforms the non-robust strategy during market downturns.
New system tracks musical performances in raw sheet images without preprocessing.
problem Lack of direct score position estimation in raw sheet images.
method Proposes an Audio-Conditioned U-Net architecture.
result Direct score position estimation in entire unprocessed sheet images.
We investigate the use of self-tracking data and unsupervised mixed-membership models to phenotype endometriosis. Endometriosis is a systemic, chronic condition of women in reproductive age and, at the same time, a highly enigmatic condition with no known biomarkers to monitor its progression and no established staging…
Designs a single-sensor system for accurate lying posture detection.
problem Designing efficient in-bed lying posture tracking systems.
method Single accelerometer with machine learning algorithms (deep learning and traditional classification).
result Single accelerometer can accurately detect lying postures with high F-Score.
Paper proposes variational inference for piecewise-linear systems.
problem Intractability of switching dynamical systems.
method Variational approximation and expectation-maximization algorithms.
result Parameters can be estimated off-line, including the number of linear modes.
New security patch for object tracking in self-driving cars mitigates vulnerabilities.
problem Vulnerability of object tracking in self-driving cars, especially Kalman Filter-based trackers.
method Adaptive strategy to balance focus on observations and predictions based on deviation anomaly index.
result Certified effectiveness against a generalized hijacking attack model.
MA-DST improves multi-domain dialog state tracking.
problem Accurate multi-domain dialog state tracking in natural language interfaces.
method Multi-attention based architecture to encode conversation history and slot semantics.
result Improves joint goal accuracy by 5% in full-data setting and up to 2% in zero-shot setting.
Combining causality, control, and reinforcement learning for system control.
problem Learning to control dynamical systems using causal, control, and reinforcement learning approaches.
method Combining causal identification, control strategies, and reinforcement learning to control dynamical systems.
result Combining different learning paradigms for effective system control.
A new method for tracking objects using diverse templates.
problem Improving visual tracking performance and robustness.
method Proposes a framework that uses additional object templates and a new diversity measure in siamese feature space.
result Achieves strong empirical results on tracking benchmarks, improving performance and robustness.
Deep learning predicts user identity, activity, and location from Wi-Fi signals.
problem Privacy concerns and need for non-invasive user authentication, activity classification, and tracking.
method End-to-end deep learning framework using passive Wi-Fi signals.
result System autonomously predicts user identity, activity, and location without user intervention.
V-SysId identifies keypoints and 3D system from unlabeled videos.
problem Identifying keypoints and 3D system from unlabeled videos.
method Alternates between parameter estimation and extrinsic camera calibration, using motion equations as weak supervision.
result Utility of the approach demonstrated across various settings.
A robust visual tracking system requires an object appearance model that is able to handle occlusion, pose, and illumination variations in the video stream. This can be difficult to accomplish when the model is trained using only a single image. In this paper, we first propose a tracking approach based on affine subspa…
This paper proposes a DGP approach with UCBs for point target tracking over WSNs.
problem Uncertainty quantification in distributed machine learning-based tracking over WSNs.
method Distributed Gaussian process (DGP) approach with upper confidence bounds (UCBs).
result UCBs provide 88% and 42% higher probability of encompassing true target states in X and Y coordinates, respectively.
Tribuo integrates ML models with provenance in Java.
problem Tracking and ensuring ML models behave appropriately as they grow in number and complexity.
method Integrates model training, inference, type-safety, runtime checking, and automatic provenance recording into a single Java library.
result Automatic recording of full processing pipeline and training details inside the model object.
Deep convolutional architecture identifies eye movements for biometric faster and more accurately.
problem Biometric identification of eye movements for authentication.
method Developed a deep convolutional architecture to process raw eye-tracking signals.
result Achieved a lower error rate by one order of magnitude and faster identification time by two orders of magnitude.
Active learning method estimates nonlinear systems efficiently.
problem Identifying nonlinear dynamical systems with continuous states and actions.
method Repeating three steps: trajectory planning, tracking, and re-estimation.
result Estimates nonlinear dynamical systems at a parametric rate.
Tracking large numbers of densely-arranged, interacting objects is challenging due to occlusions and the resulting complexity of possible trajectory combinations, as well as the sparsity of relevant, labeled datasets. Here we describe a novel technique of collective tracking in the model environment of a 2D honeybee hi…
Masked LARk prevents cross-site tracking while training models.
problem Cross-site tracking of user data through third-party cookies.
method Secure multi-party compute (MPC) protocol with masking.
result Prevents cross-site tracking and maintains model training flexibility.
The task of dialog management is commonly decomposed into two sequential subtasks: dialog state tracking and dialog policy learning. In an end-to-end dialog system, the aim of dialog state tracking is to accurately estimate the true dialog state from noisy observations produced by the speech recognition and the natural…
In an end-to-end dialog system, the aim of dialog state tracking is to accurately estimate a compact representation of the current dialog status from a sequence of noisy observations produced by the speech recognition and the natural language understanding modules. This paper introduces a novel method of dialog state t…
EnSF improves accuracy in tracking high-dimensional nonlinear systems.
problem Low accuracy in high-dimensional, nonlinear filtering problems.
method Score-based diffusion model, mini-batch Monte Carlo estimator.
result EnSF outperforms state-of-the-art methods in tracking high-dimensional systems.
ACI uses Bayesian data assimilation to trace causes from effects in complex systems.
problem Capturing instantaneous, time-evolving causal relationships in complex, high-dimensional systems.
method Assimilative causal inference (ACI) leverages Bayesian data assimilation to trace causes backward from observed effects.
result ACI provides online tracking of causal roles that may reverse intermittently and reveals how far effects propagate.
NBF combines deep learning with classical filtering for better belief tracking.
problem Maintaining distributions over hidden states in partially observable systems.
method Trains neural networks to map beliefs to fixed-length vectors, updating them with incoming observations and dynamics.
result NBF efficiently tracks shifting, multimodal beliefs without particle impoverishment.
End-to-end multi-object tracking learns object interactions.
problem Object tracking ignores interactions between objects.
method End-to-end relational reasoning model MOHART.
result Relational reasoning improves tracking and prediction.
Unified framework for decentralized optimization combining gradient tracking and variance reduction.
problem Solving finite-sum minimization problems in distributed systems with privacy and resource constraints.
method Unified algorithmic framework combining variance-reduction and gradient tracking.
result Unified methods achieve robust performance and fast convergence for smooth and strongly-convex objectives, and are applicable to non-convex problems.
Paper presents a method to efficiently learn ordered representations of multi-agent data.
problem Challenges in learning consistent representations of multi-agent interactions.
method Dynamic alignment method to order multi-agent data for faster representation learning.
result Representation learning of multi-agent data is significantly accelerated.
Paper proposes adaptive control for unknown systems using reinforcement learning.
problem Adaptive control for unknown, linearizable systems.
method On-policy reinforcement learning for discrete-time, stochastic systems.
result Stability and tracking errors concentrate near zero with high probability.