An Introduction to Extremum Seeking Control (with Mechatronic Applications) (11-13-15 Sept. 2023)
Lecturer
prof. Riccardo Antonello
Dept: DTG, Vicenza
e-mail: riccardo.antonello@unipd.it
Topics
In many engineering applications there is the need to operate a system close to an optimal working point identified by the extremum (maximum or minimum) of a certain cost (objective) function, whose analytical expression is unknown or difficult to obtain. The Extremum Seeking Control (ESC) is a particular model-free adaptive control technique used to seek and track the extremum of an unknown cost function by suitably probing the system, according to the “perturb-and-observe” paradigm. The aim of this course is to provide a basic overview of the main ESC implementations, their working principles, and the mathematical methods used for analyzing their stability and convergence properties. The presentation will be supported by some examples drawn from real-world mechatronic and micro-mechatronic applications.
Timetable
11/09/2023 – 09.00-12.00
13/09/2023 – 09.00-12:00
15/09/2023 – 09.00-13:00
(subject to changes - check the Calendar of the School for confirmation)
Lectures format
On-line or traditional lectures (to be decided)
Admission
Please send an e-mail to the lecturer and Moodle website registration.
Examination
Presentation or report about the application of the ESC to a problem selected by the student, preferably related to her/his own research topics and interests.