Robust Parameter Design Based on Functional Latent Gaussian Processes and Its Application in Additive Manufacturing

Authors

  • Yuancheng An School of Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, China
  • Mengchao Tu School of Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, China
  • Ruxin Bai School of Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, China
  • Ziyu Fan School of Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, China
  • Yanyan Pang School of Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, China

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54097/twbvbm92

Keywords:

Gaussian Process, Robust Parameter Design, Functional Response, Additive Manufacturing.

Abstract

For the robust parameter design problem of functional responses, a novel robust parameter optimization model is proposed within the functional latent Gaussian process (LFGP) modeling framework. First, maximum likelihood estimation is employed to obtain the required hyperparameters for fitting the LFGP model. Second, leveraging the characteristics of the LFGP model, we construct an objective function that fully accounts for response variability, thereby establishing an optimization model for functional responses. Finally, we employ a genetic algorithm (GA) for global optimization to obtain optimal input parameter settings. Results from an additive manufacturing case study demonstrate that this method achieves superior prediction accuracy and optimization performance for functional data compared to traditional Gaussian process functional regression and principal component analysis models.

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Published

22-01-2026

How to Cite

An, Y., Tu, M., Bai, R., Fan, Z., & Pang, Y. (2026). Robust Parameter Design Based on Functional Latent Gaussian Processes and Its Application in Additive Manufacturing. Highlights in Science, Engineering and Technology, 160, 683-693. https://doi.org/10.54097/twbvbm92