Energy-based modeling and control of mechanical systems: theory and applications

In recent years, we have witnessed how emerging technologies have expanded the possibilities in designing and manufacturing complex mechanical systems, e.g., smart materials sensors and actuators, nanomechanical devices, and soft robots.

These new systems offer solutions to problems in different essential areas, including, but not limited to, medical applications, robotics, aerospace applications, and environmental monitoring. However, the complexity of such systems has introduced new challenges for the control and systems community, where the necessity of suitable modeling approaches and efficient control methods is becoming essential.

In this regard, energy-based methods for modeling and control are powerful tools since, despite their complexity, the behavior of the mentioned systems is ruled by physical quantities such as energy and dissipation.

Registration

Registration for the workshop can be made through the IEEE Conference on Decision and Control website.

The workshop was a huge success! Thanks to all the participants.

Cosimo and Pablo.