CAREER: Decision Procedures for High-Assurance, AI-Controlled, Cyber-Physical Systems
Lead PI:
Yasser Shoukry
Abstract

This project explores new mathematical techniques that provide a scientific basis to understand the fundamental properties of Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) controlled by Artificial Intelligence (AI) and guide their design. From simple logical constructs to complex deep neural network models, AI agents are increasingly controlling physical/mechanical systems. Self-driving cars, drones, and smart cities are just examples of AI-controlled CPS. However, regardless of the explosion in the use of AI within a multitude of CPS domains, the safety and reliability of these AI-controlled CPS is still an under-studied problem. This project includes activities integrated with education, so as to explore how learning through counterexamples works for AI, and to help with critical thinking skills for young students.

Performance Period: 10/01/2019 - 04/30/2024
Institution: University of California-Irvine
Sponsor: NSF
Award Number: 2002405