Abstract: Control barrier functions (CBFs) are a popular approach to design feedback laws that achieve safety guarantees for nonlinear systems. The CBF-based controller design relies on the ...

Abstract: Network Function Virtualization (NFV) is essential for ensuring efficient and scalable Internet-of-Things(IoT) networks. However, optimizing resource allocation in an NFV-enabled IoT (NIoT) ...

We investigate the origins and implications of zero-sum thinking: the belief that gains for one individual or group tend to come at the cost of others. Using a new survey of 20,400 U.S. residents, we ...