BocopHJB 1.0.1 User Guide

User guide for BocopHJB 1.0.1, a software tool for solving stochastic and deterministic optimal control problems.


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Brand
BocopHJB
Category
Other
Document type
User Manual
Language
English
Pages
26
File format
PDF
File size
399 KB
Published
05 November, 2026
Updated
05 November, 2026
MD5 checksum
19CB2E7E31E648B458640FC24D7C2FFB

About this manual

This document provides a user guide for BocopHJB 1.0.1, a software tool designed to solve stochastic and deterministic optimal control problems. It covers key features, algorithm details, workflow, and problem file descriptions. The guide includes examples such as the mouse & maze problem to illustrate usage.

The software uses a global optimization method based on solving the Hamilton-Jacobi-Bellman equation, followed by simulation of optimal trajectories. It supports switching modes, parallel execution with OpenMP, and visualization via Python scripts.

What's inside

  • BocopHJB overview
  • Example: the mouse & maze problem
  • Algorithm description
  • Description of problem files
  • Install notes
  • Code structure

Frequently asked questions

What is the BocopHJB 1.0.1 software used for?

It solves deterministic and stochastic optimal control problems using a global optimization method.

What is the running cost in the mouse & maze example?

The running cost is 10 per unit of time in the maze.

What is the maximum control value in the mouse & maze example?

The maximum control value is 1.

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