The minimum description length (MDL) principle states that one should prefer the model that yields the shortest description of the data when the complexity of the model itself is also accounted for. MDL provides a versatile approach to statistical modeling. It is applicable to model selection and regularization. Modern versions of MDL lead to robust methods that are well suited for choosing an ...

The purpose of this paper is to provide an a]ternate statement of the Pontryagin maximum principle as applied to systems which are most conveniently and naturally described by matrix, rather than vector, differential or difference equations. The use of gradient matrices facilitates the manipulation of the resultant equations. The ~heory is applied to the solution of a simple optimization problem.

in this paper, finding dynamic load carrying capacity (dlcc) of flexible link manipulators in point to-point motion was formulated as an optimal control problem. the finite element method was employed for modelling and deriving the dynamic equations of the system. the study employed indirect solution of optimal control for system motion planning. due to offline nature of the method, many diffic...