CPS: Small: Neuro-Symbolic Learning and Control with High-Level Knowledge Inference
Lead PI:
Zhe Xu
Abstract

The use of artificial intelligence in cyber-physical systems is limited by challenges such as data availability, task environment complexity, and the need for expressive and interpretable high-level knowledge representations. To address these challenges, this project aims to develop a set of neuro-symbolic learning and control tools by integrating machine learning, control theory, and formal methods. The results are expected to find application across cyber-physical systems such as robotic systems, autonomous systems, and networked cyber-physical systems. Validation in a testbed environments should facilitate safe deployments in real-world physical environments with provable guarantees and robustness against potential adversaries.

Zhe Xu
I am an assistant professor in Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering in the School for Engineering of Matter, Transport and Energy at Arizona State University. My research focuses on developing neuro-symbolic learning and control tools for human–machine systems that take into account the limited availability of simulated and real data, the complex and adversary task environment, and the expressivity and interpretability of high-level knowledge (e.g., temporal logic) representations.
Performance Period: 07/01/2023 - 06/30/2026
Institution: Arizona State University
Sponsor: NSF
Award Number: 2304863