As a trained control engineer, I understand that when the plant model is well understood (or even with many uncertainty in the plant dynamic model), designing a control system using traditional methods such as PID control, H-infinity control, or model predictive control is simple (MPC). However, as machine learning and...
Language models like ChatGPT have gained popularity in recent years for their ability to generate human-like text. In this context, it is natural to wonder if a tool like ChatGPT could potentially be used as an aid for writing a thesis or scientific paper. As a non-native English speaker, I...
I'm working on my master's degree, and during a talk with one of my professors, the subject "Would you be interested in pursuing a PhD?" came up. I've given this a lot of thought over the last few months, but I'm at a loss for a response. I believe the...
As a trained control engineer, I understand that when the plant model is well understood (or even with many uncertainty in the plant dynamic model), designing a control system using traditional methods such as PID control, H-infinity control, or model predictive control is simple (MPC). However, as machine learning and artificial intelligence have advanced, neural network-based approaches for plant control systems have grown in popularity.
In this regard, I'd like to solicit the thoughts and experiences of other control engineers on the occasions in which it is appropriate to pick a neural network-based strategy over conventional control techniques. What benefits and drawbacks come with implementing plant control systems using neural networks? Are there any particular uses or circumstances where a neural network-based approach would be more effective than conventional control techniques? How does one choose the best strategy for a specific plant control issue? Any ideas or information would be greatly appreciated.
Language models like ChatGPT have gained popularity in recent years for their ability to generate human-like text. In this context, it is natural to wonder if a tool like ChatGPT could potentially be used as an aid for writing a thesis or scientific paper.
As a non-native English speaker, I experimented with using ChatGPT to write introductions and to edit/rewrite my sentences to make them sound more natural in English. Although the text generated by ChatGPT was well-written, it did not include any real references.
For editing, personally, I found the text produced by ChatGPT to be a superior alternative to my own writing, although I may be overly critical of my own writing... (read more)
I'm working on my master's degree, and during a talk with one of my professors, the subject "Would you be interested in pursuing a PhD?" came up. I've given this a lot of thought over the last few months, but I'm at a loss for a response. I believe the issue is that with a bachelor's or master's degree, you have a good idea of what you're getting yourself into and what is expected of you, however with a PhD, it's much more difficult to get information (at least for me / in my country).
I had some work experience before going to university, and I know I don't want to spend the... (read more)
I strongly disagree with the points raised above. It is unjust to compare apples to pears. The tax rates in Germany may appear to be high, but it provides various benefits, for example free healthcare and education, social security net etc. Furthermore, Germany has a progressive tax system, which means that if you earn more your tax rate increases. You need to earn €277,826 per year (2023), in order to be taxed at 45%(Source). This high tax rate promotes more equitable wealth and income distribution, thereby reducing social inequalities. How likely that in the USA a person can retire at 40? How many percentage of the people can afford that?
Somebody has to support the elderly people. The other aspect is the capitalism and consumerism point of view. But all this hopefully will be good for the planet and other species.