Towards Mitigating Sim2Real Gaps: A Formal Quantitative Approach

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Main Authors: Sangeerth, P, Lavaei, Abolfazl, Jagtap, Pushpak
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author Sangeerth, P
Lavaei, Abolfazl
Jagtap, Pushpak
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Lavaei, Abolfazl
Jagtap, Pushpak
contents In this paper, we introduce the notion of simulation-gap functions to formally quantify the potential gap between an approximate nominal mathematical model and the high-fidelity simulator representation of a real system. Given a nominal mathematical model alongside a quantified simulation gap, the system can be conceptualized as one characterized by bounded states and input-dependent disturbances. This allows us to leverage the existing powerful model-based control algorithms effectively, ensuring the enforcement of desired specifications while guaranteeing a seamless transition from simulation to real-world application. To provide a formal guarantee for quantifying the simulation gap, we develop a data-driven approach. In particular, we collect data using high-fidelity simulators, leveraging recent advancements in Real-to-Sim transfer to ensure close alignment with reality. We demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed method through experiments conducted on a nonlinear pendulum system and a nonlinear Turtlebot model in simulators.
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spellingShingle Towards Mitigating Sim2Real Gaps: A Formal Quantitative Approach
Sangeerth, P
Lavaei, Abolfazl
Jagtap, Pushpak
Systems and Control
In this paper, we introduce the notion of simulation-gap functions to formally quantify the potential gap between an approximate nominal mathematical model and the high-fidelity simulator representation of a real system. Given a nominal mathematical model alongside a quantified simulation gap, the system can be conceptualized as one characterized by bounded states and input-dependent disturbances. This allows us to leverage the existing powerful model-based control algorithms effectively, ensuring the enforcement of desired specifications while guaranteeing a seamless transition from simulation to real-world application. To provide a formal guarantee for quantifying the simulation gap, we develop a data-driven approach. In particular, we collect data using high-fidelity simulators, leveraging recent advancements in Real-to-Sim transfer to ensure close alignment with reality. We demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed method through experiments conducted on a nonlinear pendulum system and a nonlinear Turtlebot model in simulators.
title Towards Mitigating Sim2Real Gaps: A Formal Quantitative Approach
topic Systems and Control
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2411.11310