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Scientific Validation

From First Principles
to Field Deployment.

Astra Kinetics is built on a foundation of rigorous academic inquiry. Our core IP in VLA models and Compressed Sensing has been validated through peer-reviewed publications at top-tier conferences (ICRA, IEEE, ISME).

RWTH Aachen University
Sharif University of Technology
IEEE / ICRA Publications
ICRA-2026-01AI & ROBOTICS

Vigil-VLA: Grounded Chain-of-Thought for Explainable Planning and Real-Time Self-Correction

Authored by: Arian Sardari
#VLA#Self-Correction#Robotics#Explainable AI

Abstract

Vision-Language-Action (VLA) models often fail in dynamic environments due to their 'black-box' nature. We introduce Vigil-VLA, utilizing a Predictive State Dissonance (PSD) mechanism that compares predicted outcomes against live visual feedback to trigger real-time re-planning. This boosts success rates from <5% to 74% under perturbation.

ICRA-2026-02AI & ROBOTICS

ASCEND-VLA: Autonomous Skill Composition and Embodied Negotiation

Authored by: Arian Sardari
#Multi-Agent#Skill Discovery#Collaboration

Abstract

Introducing a flywheel framework for multi-agent collaboration. ASCEND-VLA integrates Autonomous Skill Discovery with a Collaborative V-CoT Negotiation protocol, allowing agents to bid on tasks based on capability and synchronize actions in unstructured environments.

ICRA-2026-03AI & ROBOTICS

Plan-as-Message: A Grounded Negotiation Protocol for Coordinated Manipulation

Authored by: Arian Sardari
#Decentralized Control#Manipulation#Protocol

Abstract

We propose the V-CoT Negotiation Protocol (VNP), where agents broadcast their visual chain-of-thought plans to coordinate complex bimanual tasks. This replaces brittle, centralized schedulers with decentralized, capability-grounded bidding.

IEEE-2025-CSSIGNAL PROCESSING

Physics-Informed Compressed Sensing: Incorporating Rotor Dynamics for High-Fidelity State Estimation

Authored by: Arian Sardari
#Compressed Sensing#Physics-Informed#IIoT#Rotor Dynamics

Abstract

Classical compressed sensing is physics-agnostic. We propose a PICS framework that embeds Lagrangian rotor dynamics directly into the reconstruction optimization. This allows for accurate fault diagnosis from sub-Nyquist samples with 30% compression ratios.

IEEE-2026-1BITSIGNAL PROCESSING

Sign of the Times: Ultra-Low-Power Rotor Fault Diagnosis using 1-Bit Compressed Sensing

Authored by: Arian Sardari
#1-Bit Sensing#Low Power#Fault Diagnosis

Abstract

Challenging the high-resolution sensing paradigm by proposing 1-bit quantization for vibration analysis. We demonstrate that deep neural networks can classify complex rotor faults using only the sign of the vibration signal, drastically reducing power consumption for wireless sensor nodes.

ISME-2026-VFDSIGNAL PROCESSING

Real-Time Fault Diagnosis in High-Frequency VFDs Using Recurrent Neural Networks

Authored by: Arian Sardari, Pooya Hooshyar, Ali Moosavi
#VFD#Deep Learning#Power Electronics

Abstract

A data-driven framework for detecting incipient faults in Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs). Using LSTMs to process raw high-frequency time-series data, effectively identifying IGBT open-circuit faults and capacitor degradation without manual feature extraction.

ISME-2026-PVENERGY & SYSTEMS

Thermal Performance Analysis of Photovoltaic Panels with Integrated Microchannel Water Cooling

Authored by: Arian Sardari, Pooya Hooshyar, Ali Moosavi
#Thermodynamics#Microfluidics#FEM

Abstract

Investigation of active cooling strategies using integrated microchannels. Our 3D FEM model demonstrates a 25°C temperature reduction and a 12-15% increase in electrical efficiency under peak irradiance.

ISME-2026-PIEZOENERGY & SYSTEMS

Piezoelectric Energy Harvesting from Aeolian Sand Abrasion on Desert-Based Pillar Arrays

Authored by: Arian Sardari, Pooya Hooshyar, Ali Moosavi
#Energy Harvesting#Piezoelectric#Stochastic Mechanics

Abstract

A novel energy harvesting concept for remote desert environments. Harnessing the kinetic energy of sand particles via stochastic impact excitation on piezoelectric pillars to power autonomous sensor networks.

CTRL-2025-OPTENERGY & SYSTEMS

Robust H-Infinity Control for Chatter Suppression in High-Speed 5-Axis Machining

Authored by: Arian Sardari
#Optimal Control#Machining#Vibration

Abstract

Addressing the stability of thin-walled workpiece machining. We formulate a robust control law that accounts for varying structural dynamics, ensuring surface finish quality and tool longevity in high-fidelity aerospace manufacturing.

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