New links and reductions between the Brockett nonholonomic integrator and related systems.
Nilpotent approximation of a trident snake robot controlling distribution
We construct a privileged system of coordinates with respect to the controlling distribution of a trident snake robot and, furthermore, we construct a nilpotent approximation with respect to the given filtration. Note that all constructions are local in the neighbourhood of a particular point. We compare the motions corresponding to the Lie bracket of the original controlling vector fields and their nilpotent approximation.
Nonlinear diagnostic filter design: algebraic and geometric points of view
The problem of diagnostic filter design is studied. Algebraic and geometric approaches to solving this problem are investigated. Some relations between these approaches are established. New definitions of fault detectability and isolability are formulated. On the basis of these definitions, a procedure for diagnostic filter design is given in both algebraic and geometric terms.
Non-overlapping control systems on Lie groups.