06 6 4 * 04 “ MECHTRON 4AX3, Term 1 2022-2023 Predictive and Intelligent Control Instructor Dr, M.v. Mohrenschilét, TB 164, mohrens Office hours: To be detrmined My main way to communicate is email. Do not sent me messages in other systems, | am not monitoring them. Lectures, Tutorials Lectures are in person Tu,ThFr 11:30AM - 12:20PM, BSB 108 Tutorial + Mo 4:30PM - 5:20PM ETB 119 + Th 1:30PM - 2:20PM JHE 329 Note: + MIDTERM DATE + There will be no ne Tutorials in the first week, Description The course will present key aspects of advanced control and Machine Learning, We will examine the principles common to both and the difference in formulation of the two approaches, Major Topics The following are the major topics: ‘+ Review of mathematical concepts (Control, Linear Algebra, Probability) * State space control + Observers. + Estimation, Bayesian Reasoning, Regression + Kalman Filtering + Markov Chains and Bellman Equation, Dynamic programming (Al and control) + Re-enforcement leaming + Optimal control, LR, Ricatt + Model Predictive Control + Clustering + Neural Networks This course introduces several concepts used in systems engineering, predictive control and artifical inteligence. A variety of techniques including prediction and estimation, linear models, basic optimization techniques, Monte Carlo techniques, neural networks, and clustering are introduced. The techniques are applied to predictive and smart systems by the example of model predictive control and intelligent control, classification and decision-making, The course is intended for engineering students with understanding in signals and systems and control. Prerequisite(s): MECHTRON 3DX4 or SFWRENG 3DX¢ or IBEHS 4A03 Teaching Assistants + H, Daniali, mohamh4é@momaster.ca Course Information on Web ‘+ The study material and the latest information about the course is here: HERE + This document is located at: netp://wnw.cas.nenaster ca/nohrens/4x3 outline hem Grades, Assignments, and Exams ‘+ There wil be a project in form of labs/assignments, a midterm and one final examination. It is possible to replace some labs with a custom project. This will need the writen (email) agreement by the instructor for the particular projec. | will explain the details in the lecture, + The midterm will happen during regular scheduled class time. Make sure you practice the submission of material to avenue to leam Using assignments so you know how to do this during timed midterm test. Instructions will be provided. + The final examination will be scheduled by the Registrars office in the usual way. It will be two hours in duration and cover the ‘material of the course, handouts and lab-assignments. Calculators (the standard McMaster calculator) will be permitted in the thefinal. + The final grade will be based on the project, the midterm and the two-hour final examination, There is one marking scheme. Assignments: 20%, Midterm 20% Final 60%. 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Assignments There will be 5 assignments Leart 1g Objectives Learning objectives are measured and reported to the CEAB as part ofthe accreditation process. + Students should know and understand ‘© State Space Representations © Different approaches to linear least square and regression © Observers, estimation ‘© Concept of Kalman fitering © Bellman equation ‘© Optimal Control principles © Reinforcement learning + Students should be able to ‘2 Perform state space control simulations in matlab and C++ © Place poles to shape a system response 2 Apply Kalman fitering to simple problems ‘2 Davelop a finite horizon optimal controller © Implement machine learning principles matlab and C++ Note ACADEMIC INTEGRITY ‘You are expected to exhibit honesty and use ethical behaviour in all aspects ofthe learning process. 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