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Item type:Publication, Access status: without files , Simulation-only training for real-world localization integrity monitoring(IEEE, 2026-09); ; ; ; Reliable self-localization is a prerequisite for the safe operation of autonomous mobile robots. Particle-filter-based methods such as adaptive Monte Carlo localization (AMCL) may silently fail under dynamic disturbances, map ambiguities, or motion uncertainty. This paper presents a data-driven localization monitoring framework that detects localization failures using Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) scans, occupancy maps, and particle filter statistics. The monitoring model is trained exclusively in simulation using randomized environments, without real-world training data. Gradient-boosting models are employed to capture nonlinear consistency relations, and temporal feature aggregation is introduced to model failure dynamics over time. Experiments in simulation and on real robotic platforms demonstrate reliable failure detection and generalization to unseen environments and motion uncertainty levels. Cross-platform transfer to a different robot is evaluated and identified as a limitation. Simulation-only training with domain randomization achieves an F1 score of 0.86 on real-world data.Publicationtype: Conference Paper7 - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, Access status: without files , Learnability of models for cyber-physical systems — a reviewThe complexity of Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) emerges from a tight integration of numerous digital and physical components. Recent powerful machine learning algorithms are increasingly applied to learn models of CPS from data. However, theoretical limitations of such a pragmatic approach are often left aside. In this paper, we review the learnability of such data-driven models for CPS. Learnability is a key aspect in all parts of the model learning process which seeks for guarantees and preconditions for formal properties of a learned model such as accuracy, robustness, and interpretability. We review the state-of-the-art in model learning for CPS that focuses on these learnability aspects. We arrange and discuss this state-of-the-art alongside the steps of the model learning process, being (1) data quality assurance, (2) model learning, (3) model evaluation, and (4) model refinement. Additionally, we analyze the involvement of prior knowledge and its influence on model learnability. Finally, we discuss the implications of our findings for the development of models for CPS and identify directions for future research, e.g., incorporating prior knowledge more deeply into the model learning process.Publicationtype: Book Part14 - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, Access status: with files , Identification of hybrid systems with dynamics-based modeling through symbolic regression(Elsevier, 2026-01); ; ; ; Hybrid systems combine both continuous and discrete behavior. These systems serve as models in many fields, including control systems, robotics, and industrial processes. However, due to their complexity, finding an accurate model is a challenge. This paper presents a holistic approach to learning models of hybrid systems using symbolic regression. Our method leverages symbolic regression to automatically discover accurate and interpretable mathematical models in the form of hybrid systems from observed data. An advantage of our algorithm is that it detects transitions between different behavioral modes of a system based on the inherent dynamics. From learned expressions for the dynamical behavior of a system, we form a hybrid system by combining the learned expressions with a decision tree determining the current behavioral mode from data. This hybrid decision tree serves regression, prediction, and further related tasks. Our results demonstrate that symbolic regression can effectively identify the underlying dynamics of a real hybrid system and predict output signals on new input data with high accuracy.Publicationtype: Journal Article14 41 - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, Access status: with files , One-shot learning in hybrid system identification: a new modular paradigm(2025-10-11); ; ; Identification of hybrid systems requires learning models that capture both discrete transitions and continuous dynamics from observational data. Traditional approaches follow a stepwise process, separating trace segmentation and mode-specific regression, which often leads to inconsistencies due to unmodeled interdependencies. In this paper, we propose a new iterative learning paradigm that jointly optimizes segmentation and flow function identification. The method incrementally constructs a hybrid model by evaluating and expanding candidate flow functions over observed traces, introducing new modes only when existing ones fail to explain the data. The approach is modular and agnostic to the choice of the regression technique, allowing the identification of hybrid systems with varying levels of complexity. Empirical results on benchmark examples demonstrate that the proposed method produces more compact models compared to traditional techniques, while supporting flexible integration of different regression methods. By favoring fewer, more generalizable modes, the resulting models are not only likely to reduce complexity but also simplify diagnostic reasoning, improve fault isolation, and enhance robustness by avoiding overfitting to spurious mode changes.Publicationtype: Conference Paper33 11 - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, Access status: without files , Advancing humanoid robotics with Rust: an open framework for runtime efficiency(Springer, 2025-07) ;HULKs, Team; ;Sieck, Hendrik ;Felber, OleNölle, Konrad ValentinThe development of software frameworks plays a pivotal role in the research on humanoid robotics. This paper introduces a novel robotics framework designed to address challenges in the RoboCup and robotics in general. We present an overview of existing frameworks within the RoboCup Standard Platform League (SPL), highlighting their benefits and limitations. We define a set of requirements that serve as a guiding principle for the development of robotic frameworks. Our novel framework emphasizes modularity and parallelization while optimizing for minimal runtime overhead and complexity. Implemented in Rust, we combine computational efficiency with safety, positioning it as a robust solution for robotic applications. We show that the framework’s runtime overhead on a NAO robot has little impact. We conclude with case studies of its application at Team HULKs and other teams, showing its real world use case and impact in the RoboCup SPL.Publicationtype: Conference Paper70 - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, Access status: with files , Usability of Symbolic Regression for Hybrid System Identification - System Classes and Parameters(2024-11-26); ; ; ;Travé-Massuyès, LouiseHybrid systems, which combine both continuous and discrete behavior, are used in many fields, including robotics, biological systems, and control systems. However, due to their complexity, finding an accurate model is a challenge. This paper discusses the usage of symbolic regression to learn hybrid systems from data and specifically analyses learning parameters for a recent algorithm. Symbolic regression is a powerful tool that can automatically discover accurate and interpretable mathematical models in the form of symbolic expressions. Models generated by symbolic regression are a valuable tool for system identification and diagnosis, e.g., to predict future system behavior or detect anomalies. A major opportunity of our approach is the ability to detect transitions between different continuous behaviors of a system directly based on the dynamics. From a diagnosis perspective, this can advantageously be used to detect the system entering fault modes and identify their models. This paper presents a parameter study for a symbolic regression based identification algorithm.Publicationtype: Conference Paper13 17 - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, Access status: without files , Dynamics-based identification of hybrid systems using symbolic regression(IEEE, 2024-08); ; ; ; Travé-Massuyès, LouiseSymbolic regression has shown potential in the identification of physical systems. Hybrid systems, which combine both continuous and discrete behavior, are a relevant extension of purely physical systems, used in many fields, including robotics, biological systems, and control systems. However, due to their complexity, finding an accurate model is a challenge. This paper presents a novel approach to learning models of hybrid systems using symbolic regression. Our method leverages the power of genetic programming to automatically discover accurate and interpretable mathematical models in the form of hybrid systems from observed data. Symbolic regression detects transitions between different continuous behavior of a system directly based on the dynamics, instead of pure distances of observed trajectories. Furthermore, models generated by symbolic regression can be used to predict future system behavior, detect anomalies, and identify the underlying dynamics of the system while providing a human-readable representation. Our results demonstrate that symbolic regression can effectively identify the underlying dynamics of a real system represented in a hybrid model, providing a valuable tool for system identification and diagnosis.Publicationtype: Conference Paper21 - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, Access status: without files , Towards robustness evaluation of models for cyber-physical systems extended abstractThis paper presents a novel approach to evaluate robustness of models for Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS). We consider a CPS to be a hybrid system and learn models from data using decision tree regressors. We define robustness as the capability of the learned model to maintain its performance under varying unseen conditions. By systematically incorporating a perturbation process and calculating key statistical measures on the differences in model predictions, our method provides a comprehensive evaluation framework when modeling CPS. This approach enhances our understanding of a model’s robustness in the face of uncertainties, ultimately contributing to the development of more robust models for CPS. We demonstrate the application of our method for a simulated temperature control system.Publicationtype: Conference Paper56