Presentation
Automated Co-design of Complex Systems: from Autonomy to Future Mobility Systems
DescriptionThe contemporary era struggles with the intricate challenge of designing ``complex systems''.
These systems are characterized by intricate webs of interactions that interlace their components, giving rise to multifaceted complexities, springing from at least two sources.
First, the co-design of complex systems (e.g., a large network of cyber-physical systems) demands the simultaneous selection of components arising from heterogeneous natures (e.g., hardware vs. software parts), while satisfying system constraints and accounting for multiple objectives.
Second, different components are interconnected through interactions, and their design cannot be decoupled (e.g., within a mobility system).
Navigating this complexity necessitates innovative approaches, and this tutorial responds to this imperative by focusing on a monotone theory of co-design.
Our exploration extends from the design of individual platforms, such as autonomous vehicles, to the orchestration of entire mobility systems built upon such platforms.
In particular, we will delve into the theoretical foundations of a monotone theory of co-design, establishing a robust mathematical framework and its application to a diverse array of real-world problems, revolving around the domain of embodied intelligence.
The presented toolbox empowers efficient computation of optimal design solutions
tailored to specific tasks and, in its novelty, paves the way for several possibilities for future research.
This tutorial will focus on the particular application of computational design of autonomous systems, featuring both a technical and a practical session.
Participants will have the opportunity to explore dedicated demos and ``learn by doing'' through guided exercises.
The tutorial provides participants with an introduction to robot co-design and aims to connect multiple communities to enable the development of composable models, algorithms, fabrication processes, and hardware for embodied intelligence.
It is intended to be accessible from any background and seniority level and will present applications to a wide array of topics of interest to the design automation and robotics communities.
These systems are characterized by intricate webs of interactions that interlace their components, giving rise to multifaceted complexities, springing from at least two sources.
First, the co-design of complex systems (e.g., a large network of cyber-physical systems) demands the simultaneous selection of components arising from heterogeneous natures (e.g., hardware vs. software parts), while satisfying system constraints and accounting for multiple objectives.
Second, different components are interconnected through interactions, and their design cannot be decoupled (e.g., within a mobility system).
Navigating this complexity necessitates innovative approaches, and this tutorial responds to this imperative by focusing on a monotone theory of co-design.
Our exploration extends from the design of individual platforms, such as autonomous vehicles, to the orchestration of entire mobility systems built upon such platforms.
In particular, we will delve into the theoretical foundations of a monotone theory of co-design, establishing a robust mathematical framework and its application to a diverse array of real-world problems, revolving around the domain of embodied intelligence.
The presented toolbox empowers efficient computation of optimal design solutions
tailored to specific tasks and, in its novelty, paves the way for several possibilities for future research.
This tutorial will focus on the particular application of computational design of autonomous systems, featuring both a technical and a practical session.
Participants will have the opportunity to explore dedicated demos and ``learn by doing'' through guided exercises.
The tutorial provides participants with an introduction to robot co-design and aims to connect multiple communities to enable the development of composable models, algorithms, fabrication processes, and hardware for embodied intelligence.
It is intended to be accessible from any background and seniority level and will present applications to a wide array of topics of interest to the design automation and robotics communities.
Event Type
Tutorial
TimeMonday, June 241:30pm - 3:00pm PDT
Location3003, 3rd Floor
Autonomous Systems