Adaptive Critic Methods

1. Lendaris, G.G., C. Paintz (1997), "Training Strategies for Critic and Action Neural Networks in Dual Heuristic Programming Method," Proceedings of International Conference on Neural Networks 1997 (ICNN 1997), Houston, IEEE Press, pp 712-717, June.
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2. Lendaris, G.G., C. Paintz, T.T. Shannon (1997), "More on Training Strategies for Critic and Action Neural Networks in Dual Heuristic Programming Method" (Invited Paper), Proceedings of Systems Man & Cybernetics Society International Conference 1997, Orlando, IEEE Press, October.
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3. Lendaris, G.G., T.T. Shannon (1998), "Application Considerations for the DHP Methodology," Proceedings of the International Joint Conference on Neural Networks 1998 (IJCNN 1998), Anchorage, IEEE Press, pp 1013-1018, March.
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4. Cox C., J. Neidhoefer, R. Saeks, G.G. Lendaris (1998), "Neural Adaptive Control of LoFLYTE®," Accurate Automation Corporation.
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5. Lendaris, G.G., T.T. Shannon, A. Rustan (1999), "A Comparison of Training Algorithms for DHP Adaptive Critic Neuro-control," Proceedings of International Conference on Neural Networks 1999 (IJCNN 1999), Washington, DC, IEEE Press, July.
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6. Rustan, A. (1999), "Improving Hardware Branch Predictors Using Neural Networks," Proceedings of International Conference on Neural Networks 1999 (IJCNN 1999), Washington, DC, July.
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7. Shannon, T.T. (1999), "Partial , Noisy and Qualitative Models for Adaptive Critic Based Neuro-control," Proceedings of International Conference on Neural Networks 1999 (IJCNN 1999), Washington, D.C., IEEE Press, July.
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8. Shannon, T.T., G.G. Lendaris (1999) "Qualitative Models for Adaptive Critic Neurocontrol," Proceedings of IEEE SMC 1999 Conference, Tokyo, IEEE Press, October.
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9. Shannon, T.T., G.G. Lendaris (2000), "Adaptive Critic Based Approximate Dynamic Programming for Tuning Fuzzy Controllers," Proceedings of IEEE-FUZZ 2000, San Antonio, Texas, IEEE Press, May.
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10. Lendaris, G.G., L.J. Schultz (2000), "Controller Design (from scratch) Using Approximate Dynamic Programming," Proceedings of IEEE International Symposium on Intelligent Control 2000, (IEEE-ISIC 2000), Patras, Greece, July.
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11. Lendaris, G.G., L.J. Schultz , T.T. Shannon (2000), "Adaptive Critic Design for Intelligent Steering and Speed Control of a 2-Axle Vehicle," Proceedings of International Conference on Neural Networks 2000 (IJCNN 2000) Italy, July.
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12. Shannon, T.T. , G.G. Lendaris (2000), "A New Hybrid Critic-Training Method for Approximate Dynamic Programming," Proceedings of International Society for the System Sciences, ISSS 2000, Toronto, August.
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13. Murray J., C. Cox, R. Saeks, G.G. Lendaris (2001), "Globally Convergent Approximate Dynamic Programming Applied to a Vehicle of the Hyper-X Program," EXTENDED ABSTRACT for American Control Conference 2001 ACC01-INV3302 Arlington, Virginia, June
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14. Lendaris, G.G., T.T. Shannon, L.J. Schultz, S. Hutsell, A. Rogers (2001), "Dual Heuristic Programming for Fuzzy Control," Proceeedings of IFSA / NAFIPS Conference, Vancouver, B.C., July.
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15. Rogers, A., T.T. Shannon, G.G. Lendaris (2001), "A Comparison of DHP Based Antecedent Parameter Tuning Strategies for Fuzzy Control," Proceedings of IFSA/NAFIPS Conference, Vancouver, B.C., July.
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16. Schultz, L.J., T.T. Shannon, G.G. Lendaris (2001), "Using DHP Adaptive Critic Methods to Tune a Fuzzy Automobile Steering Controller," Proceedings of IFSA/NAFIPS Conference, Vancouver, B.C., July.
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17. Shervais, S. , T.T. Shannon (2001), "Adaptive Critic Based Adaptation of A Fuzzy Policy Manager for A Logistic System," Proceedings of IFSA /NAFIPS Conference, Vancouver, B.C., July.
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18. Shannon, T.T., M. Carroll, G.G. Lendaris (2001), "Hierarchical Adaptive Critics for Neural Aircraft Control," Proceedings of IFSA / NAFIPS Conference, Vancouver, B.C., July.
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19. Shervais, S., T.T. Shannon, G.G. Lendaris (2001), "Adaptive Critic Based Approximate Dynamic Programming: A New Tool For Smart Manufacturing," Proceedings of International Joint Conference on Artificial Intelligence 2001 (IJCAI 2001), Seattle, August.
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20. Shannon, T.T., G.G. Lendaris (2001), "Adaptive Critic Based Design of a Fuzzy Motor Speed Controller," Proceedings of ISIC2001, Mexico City, Mexico, September.
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21. Lendaris, G.G., T.T. Shannon (2001), "Designing (Approximate) Optimal Controllers via DHP Adaptive Critics Neural Networks", invited chapter in The Handbook of Applied Computational Intelligence, Karayiannis, Padgett , Zadeh, eds., CRC Press.
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22. Murray, J.J., C. Cox, G.G. Lendaris, R. Saeks (2002), "Adaptive Dynamic Programming," IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics, Part C: Applications and Reviews, Vol. 32, No. 2, pp. 140-153, May.
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23. Lendaris, G.G., R.A. Santiago, M.S. Carroll (2002), "Proposed Framework for Applying Adaptive Critics in Real-Time Realm," Proceedings of International Conference on Neural Networks 2002 (IJCNN 2002), Hawaii, May.
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24. Al-Rabadi, A.N. , G.G. Lendaris (2003), "Artificial Neural Network Implementation Using Many-Valued Quantum Computing," Proceedings of International Joint Conference on Neural Networks 2003 (IJCNN 2003), paper # 770, Portland, OR, IEEE Press, July.
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25. Lendaris, G.G., R.A. Santiago, J. McCarthy , M.S. Carroll (2003), "Controller Design via Adaptive Critic and Model Reference Methods," Proceedings of International Joint Conference on Neural Networks 2003 (IJCNN 2003), paper #775, Portland, OR, IEEE Press, July.
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26. Santiago, R.A., J. McNames, K.J. Burchiel , G.G. Lendaris (2003), "An Automated Method for Neuronal Spike Source Identification," Proceedings of International Joint Conference on Neural Networks 2003 (IJCNN 2003) paper #781, Portland, OR, IEEE Press, July.
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27. Shannon, T.T., R.A. Santiago, G.G. Lendaris (2003), "Accelerated Critic Learning In Approximate Dynamic Programming via Value Templates and Perceptual Learning," Proceedings of International Joint Conference on Neural Networks 2003 (IJCNN 2003), paper #775, Portland, OR, IEEE Press, July.
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28. Shervais, S., T.T. Shannon, G.G. Lendaris (2003), "Intelligent Supply Chain Managment Using Adaptive Critic Learning," IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics--Part A: Systems and Humans, Vol. 33, No. 2, March 2003.
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29. Matzner, S.A., T.T. Shannon, G.G. Lendaris (2004), "Learning With Binary-Valued Utility Using Derivative Adaptive Critic Methods," Proceedings of International Joint Conference on Neural Networks 2004 (IJCNN 2004), Budapest, July.
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30. Neidhoefer, J.C., G.G. Lendaris (2004), Guidance in the Use of Adaptive Critics for Control, Ch. 4 in Handbook of Learning and Approximate Dynamic Programming, IEEE Press, John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
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31. Lendaris, George G. (2005), "Reinforcement Learning for Intelligent Control" presented at Chinese Youth Automation Conference, National Academy of Science, Beijing, August 22, 2005.
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