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Physics-Informed Learning Framework for Port-Hamiltonian Systems

other · 2026-04-30

A novel framework for physics-informed learning simultaneously develops port-Hamiltonian (pH) system models and optimal energy-balancing passivity-based controllers (EB-PBC) using trajectory data. This method involves iteratively improving the system model based on data gathered under the existing control policy and subsequently re-optimizing the controller according to the revised model. Both elements are represented by neural networks that incorporate pH dynamics and the EB-PBC framework, providing clarity regarding energy interactions. The resulting controller ensures that the closed-loop system remains inherently passive and demonstrably stable, leveraging passive plant dynamics without negating natural potential. Additionally, a dissipation regularization technique promotes strict energy decay during training, bolstering resilience against sim-to-real discrepancies.

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  • Framework co-learns pH system models and EB-PBC controllers from trajectory data.
  • Alternating optimization with policy-aware data collection is used.
  • Neural networks parameterize both model and controller, embedding pH dynamics and EB-PBC structure.
  • Learned controller ensures closed-loop passivity and provable stability.
  • Controller exploits passive plant dynamics without canceling natural potential.
  • Dissipation regularization enforces strict energy decay during training.
  • Approach enhances robustness to sim-to-real gaps.
  • Published on arXiv with ID 2604.26172.

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