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Main Authors: Rui, Maryann, Dahleh, Munther A.
Format: Preprint
Published: 2025
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Online Access:https://arxiv.org/abs/2507.17638
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author Rui, Maryann
Dahleh, Munther A.
author_facet Rui, Maryann
Dahleh, Munther A.
contents We study the problem of learning clusters of partially observed linear dynamical systems from multiple input-output trajectories. This setting is particularly relevant when there are limited observations (e.g., short trajectories) from individual data sources, making direct estimation challenging. In such cases, incorporating data from multiple related sources can improve learning. We propose an estimation algorithm that leverages different data requirements for the tasks of clustering and system identification. First, short impulse responses are estimated from individual trajectories and clustered. Then, refined models for each cluster are jointly estimated using multiple trajectories. We establish end-to-end finite sample guarantees for estimating Markov parameters and state space realizations and highlight trade-offs among the number of observed systems, the trajectory lengths, and the complexity of the underlying models.
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spellingShingle Learning clusters of partially observed linear dynamical systems
Rui, Maryann
Dahleh, Munther A.
Systems and Control
We study the problem of learning clusters of partially observed linear dynamical systems from multiple input-output trajectories. This setting is particularly relevant when there are limited observations (e.g., short trajectories) from individual data sources, making direct estimation challenging. In such cases, incorporating data from multiple related sources can improve learning. We propose an estimation algorithm that leverages different data requirements for the tasks of clustering and system identification. First, short impulse responses are estimated from individual trajectories and clustered. Then, refined models for each cluster are jointly estimated using multiple trajectories. We establish end-to-end finite sample guarantees for estimating Markov parameters and state space realizations and highlight trade-offs among the number of observed systems, the trajectory lengths, and the complexity of the underlying models.
title Learning clusters of partially observed linear dynamical systems
topic Systems and Control
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2507.17638