Fault Diagnosis in Dynamical Systems

Geometric Interpretation and Tractable Algorithms

Review (2026)
Author(s)

Mohammad Amin Sheikhi (TU Delft - Team Tamas Keviczky)

Gabriel de Albuquerque Gleizer (TU Delft - Team Gabriel Gleizer)

Tamás Keviczky (TU Delft - Team Tamas Keviczky)

Peyman Mohajerin Esfahani (TU Delft - Team Peyman Mohajerin Esfahani, University of Toronto)

Research Group
Team Tamas Keviczky
DOI related publication
https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev-control-030123-015422 Final published version
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Publication Year
2026
Language
English
Research Group
Team Tamas Keviczky
Journal title
Annual Review of Control, Robotics, and Autonomous Systems
Issue number
1
Volume number
9
Pages (from-to)
147-179
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Abstract

This survey reviews recent developments in fault diagnosis for both linear and nonlinear dynamical systems, covering model-based and data-driven approaches as well as passive and active detection and estimation methods. A central focus is placed on the geometric interpretation of diagnosis filters and their connection to the concept of behavioral sets, providing an intuitive view of their performance. We also review optimization-based techniques that enhance the robustness of linear filters when applied to nonlinear or uncertain systems. Furthermore, we point out recent progress in active fault diagnosis, where input design plays a key role in improving detectability and estimation accuracy. To bridge theory and practice, we include a set of real-world industrial applications that demonstrate the implementation and effectiveness of these methods in realistic settings.