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Automated Coordination of Distributed Energy Resources using Local Energy Markets and Reinforcement Learning
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The conventional unidirectional model of the electricity grid operations is no longer sufficient. The continued proliferation of distributed energy resources and the resultant surge in net load variability at the grid edge necessitates deploying adequate demand response methods. This thesis...
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Fall 2024
The success of deep learning is partly due to the sheer size of modern models. However, such large models strain the capabilities of mobile or resourceconstrained devices. Ergo, reducing the resource demands of AI models is essential before AI can be deployed on such devices. One promising...
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Spring 2023
There has been a renewed interest in commonsense as a stepping stone toward achieving human-level intelligence. By digesting enormous amounts of data in different forms, such as visual, lingual, and sensory, humans are able to create a world model for themselves. It is hypothesized that this...
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Coordination and Optimization of Power Distribution Systems with Stochastic Distributed Energy Resources using Artificial Intelligence
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High levels of penetration of distributed photovoltaic generators can cause serious overvoltage issues, especially during periods of high power generation and light loads. It is of vital importance to gain more understanding of the system and to prepare mitigation plans before the number of PV...
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Motion Planning of Robotic Systems in Diagnostic and Therapy Applications Using Control and AI
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This thesis presents significant research on robotic motion planning within diagnostic and therapy applications, with a primary focus on the integration of control and AI techniques. The research encompasses three main contributions: a robotic ultrasound imaging method, a robot-assisted...
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{Multi-Agent Deep Reinforcement Learning for Autonomous Energy Coordination in Demand Response Methods for Residential Distribution Networks
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In the field of collaborative learning and decision-making, this thesis aims to explore the effects of individual and joint rewards on the performance and coordination of agents in complex environments. The research objectives encompass two main aspects: firstly, to determine the objective...