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Algorithmic Verification of Continuous and Hybrid Systems
We provide a tutorial introduction to reachability computation, a class of
computational techniques that exports verification technology toward continuous
and hybrid systems. For open under-determined systems, this technique can
sometimes replace an infinite number of simulations.Comment: In Proceedings INFINITY 2013, arXiv:1402.661
Robust Motion Planning employing Signal Temporal Logic
Motion planning classically concerns the problem of accomplishing a goal
configuration while avoiding obstacles. However, the need for more
sophisticated motion planning methodologies, taking temporal aspects into
account, has emerged. To address this issue, temporal logics have recently been
used to formulate such advanced specifications. This paper will consider Signal
Temporal Logic in combination with Model Predictive Control. A robustness
metric, called Discrete Average Space Robustness, is introduced and used to
maximize the satisfaction of specifications which results in a natural
robustness against noise. The comprised optimization problem is convex and
formulated as a Linear Program.Comment: 6 page
Formal and Informal Methods for Multi-Core Design Space Exploration
We propose a tool-supported methodology for design-space exploration for
embedded systems. It provides means to define high-level models of applications
and multi-processor architectures and evaluate the performance of different
deployment (mapping, scheduling) strategies while taking uncertainty into
account. We argue that this extension of the scope of formal verification is
important for the viability of the domain.Comment: In Proceedings QAPL 2014, arXiv:1406.156
Kant’s Rational Morality and the Mentally Impaired: The Quest for a Universal Moral Account
Kantian deontology makes at least three central claims: (1) All humans are ends in themselves, (2) All humans have moral obligations, and (3) Morality (the categorical imperative) is a rational endeavor. However, the universal claims of Kantian deontology become suspect when we consider the mentally impaired who, in some cases, cannot meet the rationality requirements implicit in the categorical imperative. In this paper, I argue that Kantian deontology cannot account for the entirety of the human population lest it exclude the mentally impaired as either non-moral agents or sub-human entities. I then suggest that by adopting the paradigm of virtue ethics, we can sufficiently avoid this problem and account for the dignity and moral agency of the mentally impaired. Finally, I consider one objection to this moral picture and respond
Kant’s Rational Morality and the Mentally Impaired: The Quest for a Universal Moral Account
Kantian deontology makes at least three central claims: (1) All humans are ends in themselves, (2) All humans have moral obligations, and (3) Morality (the categorical imperative) is a rational endeavor. However, the universal claims of Kantian deontology become suspect when we consider the mentally impaired who, in some cases, cannot meet the rationality requirements implicit in the categorical imperative. In this paper, I argue that Kantian deontology cannot account for the entirety of the human population lest it exclude the mentally impaired as either non-moral agents or sub-human entities. I then suggest that by adopting the paradigm of virtue ethics, we can sufficiently avoid this problem and account for the dignity and moral agency of the mentally impaired. Finally, I consider one objection to this moral picture and respond
Invisible pushdown languages
Context free languages allow one to express data with hierarchical structure,
at the cost of losing some of the useful properties of languages recognized by
finite automata on words. However, it is possible to restore some of these
properties by making the structure of the tree visible, such as is done by
visibly pushdown languages, or finite automata on trees. In this paper, we show
that the structure given by such approaches remains invisible when it is read
by a finite automaton (on word). In particular, we show that separability with
a regular language is undecidable for visibly pushdown languages, just as it is
undecidable for general context free languages
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