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2015

am ei ics pn Marco, A., Hennig, P., Bohg, J., Schaal, S., Trimpe, S. Automatic LQR Tuning Based on Gaussian Process Optimization: Early Experimental Results Machine Learning in Planning and Control of Robot Motion Workshop at the IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (iROS), pages: , , Machine Learning in Planning and Control of Robot Motion Workshop, October 2015 (conference)

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Direct Loss Minimization Inverse Optimal Control

Doerr, A., Ratliff, N., Bohg, J., Toussaint, M., Schaal, S.

In Proceedings of Robotics: Science and Systems, Rome, Italy, Robotics: Science and Systems XI, July 2015 (inproceedings)

Abstract

Inverse Optimal Control (IOC) has strongly impacted the systems engineering process, enabling automated planner tuning through straightforward and intuitive demonstration. The most successful and established applications, though, have been in lower dimensional problems such as navigation planning where exact optimal planning or control is feasible. In higher dimensional systems, such as humanoid robots, research has made substantial progress toward generalizing the ideas to model free or locally optimal settings, but these systems are complicated to the point where demonstration itself can be difficult. Typically, real-world applications are restricted to at best noisy or even partial or incomplete demonstrations that prove cumbersome in existing frameworks. This work derives a very flexible method of IOC based on a form of Structured Prediction known as Direct Loss Minimization. The resulting algorithm is essentially Policy Search on a reward function that rewards similarity to demonstrated behavior (using Covariance Matrix Adaptation (CMA) in our experiments). Our framework blurs the distinction between IOC, other forms of Imitation Learning, and Reinforcement Learning, enabling us to derive simple, versatile, and practical algorithms that blend imitation and reinforcement signals into a unified framework. Our experiments analyze various aspects of its performance and demonstrate its efficacy on conveying preferences for motion shaping and combined reach and grasp quality optimization.

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am ics Doerr, A., Ratliff, N., Bohg, J., Toussaint, M., Schaal, S. Direct Loss Minimization Inverse Optimal Control In Proceedings of Robotics: Science and Systems, Rome, Italy, Robotics: Science and Systems XI, July 2015 (inproceedings)

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LMI-Based Synthesis for Distributed Event-Based State Estimation

Muehlebach, M., Trimpe, S.

In Proceedings of the American Control Conference, July 2015 (inproceedings)

Abstract

This paper presents an LMI-based synthesis procedure for distributed event-based state estimation. Multiple agents observe and control a dynamic process by sporadically exchanging data over a broadcast network according to an event-based protocol. In previous work [1], the synthesis of event-based state estimators is based on a centralized design. In that case three different types of communication are required: event-based communication of measurements, periodic reset of all estimates to their joint average, and communication of inputs. The proposed synthesis problem eliminates the communication of inputs as well as the periodic resets (under favorable circumstances) by accounting explicitly for the distributed structure of the control system.

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am ics Muehlebach, M., Trimpe, S. LMI-Based Synthesis for Distributed Event-Based State Estimation In Proceedings of the American Control Conference, July 2015 (inproceedings)

Guaranteed H2 Performance in Distributed Event-Based State Estimation

Muehlebach, M., Trimpe, S.

In Proceeding of the First International Conference on Event-based Control, Communication, and Signal Processing, June 2015 (inproceedings)

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am ics Muehlebach, M., Trimpe, S. Guaranteed H2 Performance in Distributed Event-Based State Estimation In Proceeding of the First International Conference on Event-based Control, Communication, and Signal Processing, June 2015 (inproceedings)

On the Choice of the Event Trigger in Event-based Estimation

Trimpe, S., Campi, M.

In Proceeding of the First International Conference on Event-based Control, Communication, and Signal Processing, June 2015 (inproceedings)

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am ics Trimpe, S., Campi, M. On the Choice of the Event Trigger in Event-based Estimation In Proceeding of the First International Conference on Event-based Control, Communication, and Signal Processing, June 2015 (inproceedings)

Event-based Estimation and Control for Remote Robot Operation with Reduced Communication

Trimpe, S., Buchli, J.

In Proceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation, May 2015 (inproceedings)

Abstract

An event-based communication framework for remote operation of a robot via a bandwidth-limited network is proposed. The robot sends state and environment estimation data to the operator, and the operator transmits updated control commands or policies to the robot. Event-based communication protocols are designed to ensure that data is transmitted only when required: the robot sends new estimation data only if this yields a significant information gain at the operator, and the operator transmits an updated control policy only if this comes with a significant improvement in control performance. The developed framework is modular and can be used with any standard estimation and control algorithms. Simulation results of a robotic arm highlight its potential for an efficient use of limited communication resources, for example, in disaster response scenarios such as the DARPA Robotics Challenge.

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am ics Trimpe, S., Buchli, J. Event-based Estimation and Control for Remote Robot Operation with Reduced Communication In Proceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation, May 2015 (inproceedings)

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A New Perspective and Extension of the Gaussian Filter

Wüthrich, M., Trimpe, S., Kappler, D., Schaal, S.

In Robotics: Science and Systems, 2015 (inproceedings)

Abstract

The Gaussian Filter (GF) is one of the most widely used filtering algorithms; instances are the Extended Kalman Filter, the Unscented Kalman Filter and the Divided Difference Filter. GFs represent the belief of the current state by a Gaussian with the mean being an affine function of the measurement. We show that this representation can be too restrictive to accurately capture the dependencies in systems with nonlinear observation models, and we investigate how the GF can be generalized to alleviate this problem. To this end we view the GF from a variational-inference perspective, and analyze how restrictions on the form of the belief can be relaxed while maintaining simplicity and efficiency. This analysis provides a basis for generalizations of the GF. We propose one such generalization which coincides with a GF using a virtual measurement, obtained by applying a nonlinear function to the actual measurement. Numerical experiments show that the proposed Feature Gaussian Filter (FGF) can have a substantial performance advantage over the standard GF for systems with nonlinear observation models.

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am ics Wüthrich, M., Trimpe, S., Kappler, D., Schaal, S. A New Perspective and Extension of the Gaussian Filter In Robotics: Science and Systems, 2015 (inproceedings)

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Combined FORC and x-ray microscopy study of magnetisation reversal in antidot lattices

Gräfe, J., Haering, F., Stahl, C., Weigand, M., Skripnik, M., Nowak, U., Ziemann, P., Wiedwald, U., Schütz, G., Goering, E.

In IEEE International Magnetics Conference (INTERMAG 2015), IEEE, Beijing, China, 2015 (inproceedings)

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mms Gräfe, J., Haering, F., Stahl, C., Weigand, M., Skripnik, M., Nowak, U., Ziemann, P., Wiedwald, U., Schütz, G., Goering, E. Combined FORC and x-ray microscopy study of magnetisation reversal in antidot lattices In IEEE International Magnetics Conference (INTERMAG 2015), IEEE, Beijing, China, 2015 (inproceedings)

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Local control of domain wall dynamics in ferromagnetic rings

Richter, K., Mawass, M., Krone, A., Krüger, B., Weigand, M., Stoll, H., Schütz, G., Kläui, M.

In IEEE International Magnetics Conference (INTERMAG 2015), IEEE, Beijing, China, 2015 (inproceedings)

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mms Richter, K., Mawass, M., Krone, A., Krüger, B., Weigand, M., Stoll, H., Schütz, G., Kläui, M. Local control of domain wall dynamics in ferromagnetic rings In IEEE International Magnetics Conference (INTERMAG 2015), IEEE, Beijing, China, 2015 (inproceedings)

Ultrafast demagnetization after laser pulse irradiation in Ni: Ab-initio electron-phonon scattering and phase space calculations

Illg, C., Haag, M., Fähnle, M.

In Ultrafast Magnetism I. Proceedings of the International Conference UMC 2013, 159, pages: 131-133, Springer Proceedings in Physics, Springer, Strasbourg, 2015 (inproceedings)

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mms Illg, C., Haag, M., Fähnle, M. Ultrafast demagnetization after laser pulse irradiation in Ni: Ab-initio electron-phonon scattering and phase space calculations In Ultrafast Magnetism I. Proceedings of the International Conference UMC 2013, 159, pages: 131-133, Springer Proceedings in Physics, Springer, Strasbourg, 2015 (inproceedings)

Automotive domain wall propagation in ferromagnetic rings

Richter, K., Mawass, M., Krone, A., Krüger, B., Weigand, M., Schütz, G., Stoll, H., Kläui, M.

In IEEE International Magnetics Conference (INTERMAG 2015), IEEE, Beijing, China, 2015 (inproceedings)

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mms Richter, K., Mawass, M., Krone, A., Krüger, B., Weigand, M., Schütz, G., Stoll, H., Kläui, M. Automotive domain wall propagation in ferromagnetic rings In IEEE International Magnetics Conference (INTERMAG 2015), IEEE, Beijing, China, 2015 (inproceedings)

The third dimension: Vortex core reversal by interaction with \textquotesingleflexure modes’

Noske, M., Stoll, H., Fähnle, M., Weigand, M., Dieterle, G., Förster, J., Gangwar, A., Slavin, A., Back, C. H., Schütz, G.

In IEEE International Magnetics Conference (INTERMAG 2015), IEEE, Beijing, China, 2015 (inproceedings)

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mms Noske, M., Stoll, H., Fähnle, M., Weigand, M., Dieterle, G., Förster, J., Gangwar, A., Slavin, A., Back, C. H., Schütz, G. The third dimension: Vortex core reversal by interaction with \textquotesingleflexure modes’ In IEEE International Magnetics Conference (INTERMAG 2015), IEEE, Beijing, China, 2015 (inproceedings)

Skyrmions at room temperature in magnetic multilayers

Moreau-Luchaire, C., Reyren, N., Moutafis, C., Sampaio, J., Van Horne, N., Vaz, C. A., Warnicke, P., Garcia, K., Weigand, M., Bouzehouane, K., Deranlot, C., George, J., Raabe, J., Cros, V., Fert, A.

In IEEE International Magnetics Conference (INTERMAG 2015), IEEE, Beijing, China, 2015 (inproceedings)

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mms Moreau-Luchaire, C., Reyren, N., Moutafis, C., Sampaio, J., Van Horne, N., Vaz, C. A., Warnicke, P., Garcia, K., Weigand, M., Bouzehouane, K., Deranlot, C., George, J., Raabe, J., Cros, V., Fert, A. Skyrmions at room temperature in magnetic multilayers In IEEE International Magnetics Conference (INTERMAG 2015), IEEE, Beijing, China, 2015 (inproceedings)

2006

Ab-initio calculations: I. Basic principles of the density functional electron theory and combination with phenomenological theories

Fähnle, M.

In Structural defects in ordered alloys and intermetallics. Characterization and modelling, pages: IX-1-IX-10, COST and CNRS, Bonascre [Ariege, France], 2006 (inproceedings)

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2006

mms Fähnle, M. Ab-initio calculations: I. Basic principles of the density functional electron theory and combination with phenomenological theories In Structural defects in ordered alloys and intermetallics. Characterization and modelling, pages: IX-1-IX-10, COST and CNRS, Bonascre [Ariege, France], 2006 (inproceedings)

Hard magnetic FePt thin films and nanostructures in L1(0) phases

Goll, D., Breitling, A., Goo, N. H., Sigle, W., Hirscher, M., Schütz, G.

In 13, pages: 97-101, Beijing, PR China, 2006 (inproceedings)

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mms Goll, D., Breitling, A., Goo, N. H., Sigle, W., Hirscher, M., Schütz, G. Hard magnetic FePt thin films and nanostructures in L1(0) phases In 13, pages: 97-101, Beijing, PR China, 2006 (inproceedings)

Ab-initio calculations: II. Application to atomic defects, phase diagrams, dislocations

Fähnle, M.

In Structural defects in ordered alloys and intermetallics. Characterization and modelling, pages: XIV-1-XIV-11, COST and CNRS, Bonascre [Ariege, France], 2006 (inproceedings)

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mms Fähnle, M. Ab-initio calculations: II. Application to atomic defects, phase diagrams, dislocations In Structural defects in ordered alloys and intermetallics. Characterization and modelling, pages: XIV-1-XIV-11, COST and CNRS, Bonascre [Ariege, France], 2006 (inproceedings)

Residual stress analysis in reed pipe brass tongues of historic organs

Manescu, A., Giuliani, A., Fiori, F., Baretzky, B.

In Residual Stresses VII. 7th Europen Conference on Residual Stresses (ECRS7), pages: 969-974, Trans Tech, Berlin [Germany], 2006 (inproceedings)

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mms Manescu, A., Giuliani, A., Fiori, F., Baretzky, B. Residual stress analysis in reed pipe brass tongues of historic organs In Residual Stresses VII. 7th Europen Conference on Residual Stresses (ECRS7), pages: 969-974, Trans Tech, Berlin [Germany], 2006 (inproceedings)

High-pressure influence on the kinetics of grain boundary segregation in the Cu-Bi system

Chang, L.-S., Straumal, B., Rabkin, E., Lojkowski, W., Gust, W.

In 258-260, pages: 390-396, Aveiro (Portugal), 2006 (inproceedings)

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mms Chang, L.-S., Straumal, B., Rabkin, E., Lojkowski, W., Gust, W. High-pressure influence on the kinetics of grain boundary segregation in the Cu-Bi system In 258-260, pages: 390-396, Aveiro (Portugal), 2006 (inproceedings)