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Control of chaotic systems via reservoir computing approach.
Xiaohua Cai1, Lei Zhou2, Zhuoming Ren1
1Institute of Information Economy and Alibaba Business College, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 311121, China.
Chaos (Woodbury, N.Y.)
|April 6, 2026
Summary
This study introduces a data-driven method for chaotic control using reservoir computing. It successfully synchronizes chaotic systems without needing analytical models, applicable to real-world scenarios.
Area of Science:
- Complex Systems Science
- Nonlinear Dynamics
- Control Theory
Background:
- Traditional chaos control relies heavily on precise analytical models of systems.
- Many real-world systems, especially industrial ones, lack such detailed analytical descriptions.
- Developing model-free control strategies for chaotic systems is crucial for broader applications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose and validate a data-driven approach for chaotic control.
- To demonstrate the efficacy of reservoir computing for modeling chaotic systems using observational data.
- To extend the applicability of chaos control to complex systems lacking analytical models.
Main Methods:
- Utilized reservoir computing to create a model from observational data of chaotic systems.
- Applied the Grebogi-Yorke algorithm to the reservoir computing model for control.
- Tested the approach on various chaotic and real-world systems.
Main Results:
- The reservoir computing model effectively characterized chaotic systems using only observational data.
- The Grebogi-Yorke algorithm successfully achieved synchronization, as indicated by dynamical variables.
- The approach demonstrated effectiveness across diverse chaotic and real-world system data.
Conclusions:
- The proposed data-driven method offers a viable alternative to traditional model-based chaos control.
- Reservoir computing provides a powerful tool for modeling and controlling complex chaotic dynamics.
- This research expands the potential of chaotic control in industrial and other complex settings.
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