Hybrid Systems: Modeling and Analysis

David Conner

Abstract

In recent years, the study of "hybrid systems", systems whose dynamics depend on both continuous and discrete variables, has developed into a mature field of study. Researchers from computer science and control theory have converged towards a formalism for hybrid systems in response to fundamental limitations inherent in the traditional models used by both groups of researchers.
In this talk, I will survey the basic results of hybrid systems research, focusing on the formalism of General Hybrid Dynamical Systems developed by Michael Branicky. Stability issues inherent to hybrid systems, and extensions to traditional Lyapunov theory that facilitate the stability analysis of hybrid systems, will be presented.

Presentation Slides

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Speaker Appointments

For appointments, please contact David Conner (dcconner@cs.cmu.edu).