Symmetry/Asymmetry in Intelligent Control System
A special issue of Symmetry (ISSN 2073-8994). This special issue belongs to the section "Computer".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2026 | Viewed by 563
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Intelligent control systems have become indispensable in a wide range of modern engineering applications, from autonomous vehicles and robotics to industrial automation and smart energy systems. A key, yet often underexplored, aspect in this field is the role of symmetry and asymmetry—both in the system dynamics and in the structure of control algorithms. Symmetry in control systems can enhance stability, simplify modeling, and reduce computational cost. Conversely, asymmetry often arises naturally in real-world systems—due to environmental disturbances, system constraints, or learning-based adaptation—and requires robust control strategies to handle such deviations. Understanding and leveraging these symmetrical or asymmetrical characteristics can lead to significant improvements in system performance, robustness, and adaptability.
This Special Issue aims to gather original research and review articles that explore the theoretical foundations, algorithmic developments, and practical applications of symmetry/asymmetry in intelligent control systems. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Symmetry in system dynamics and control design;
- Asymmetry in adaptive or learning-based controllers;
- Symmetry-aware observer and estimation techniques;
- Role of symmetry/asymmetry in fault diagnosis and fault-tolerant control;
- Intelligent control in systems with unbalanced structures or uncertainties;
- Applications in robotics, autonomous systems, energy systems, etc.
We invite researchers and practitioners to contribute articles that demonstrate how symmetry or asymmetry can be systematically incorporated or addressed to advance the state of intelligent control systems.
We look forward to your valuable contributions.
Dr. Gridsada Phanomchoeng
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- symmetry in control systems
- asymmetric control design
- intelligent control
- adaptive control
- nonlinear systems
- robust control
- learning-based control
- observer design
- fault-tolerant control
- autonomous systems
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