Obsidian/Presentations/20251215-Emerson-Pres/sections/06_current_gaps.tex

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\begin{frame}{Existing methods can handle either continuous or discrete, but not both}

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      \node at (-2, 2) {\textbf{Formal Methods}};
      \node at (-2, 1.2) {\small (HARDENS)};
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        Discrete \checkmark
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        Continuous \textbf{$\times$}
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        Continuous \checkmark
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        Discrete \textbf{$\times$}
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        \textbf{THE GAP}
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    \textbf{Formal Methods (HARDENS):}
    Can verify discrete logic (requirements → verified binaries). Achieved in 9 months, low cost.
    But: Cannot handle continuous dynamics.

    \textbf{Control Theory:}
    Can verify continuous stability (Lyapunov, LQR, robust control).
    But: Cannot verify discrete transitions or mode switching.

    \textbf{THE GAP:} Hybrid system verification with formal guarantees spanning both continuous and discrete.

    \textbf{HARDENS Achievement:} Complete RTS verification (discrete only), TRL 3-4, no experimental validation.

    \textbf{We need to bridge this gap.}
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