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Predictive Control

Predictive control evaluates actions based on their expected future outcomes, not just the present state.

Oasis Climate uses a form of receding horizon control, often known as Model Predictive Control (MPC). At each step, it solves an optimization problem over a future period but only implements the first action of the resulting plan.

Our Approach vs. Classic MPC

Our implementation is tailored for the home environment, prioritizing:

  • Simpler Models: Using our first-order Digital Twin keeps computation lightweight.
  • Explicit Uncertainty Handling: We favor strategies that are robust to forecast errors.
  • Comfort-First Constraints: Optimization never violates the user's defined comfort boundaries.