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Abstract: In recent years, researchers have proposed the approximation of model predictive control (MPC) using deep neural networks (DNNs). However, a limitation arises as DNNs inherently offer one-to ...

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Abstract: Control barrier functions (CBFs) are a popular approach to design feedback laws that achieve safety guarantees for nonlinear systems. The CBF-based controller design relies on the ...