Optimal preview pinning control of Boolean networks

This paper investigates the problem of optimal preview pinning control for Boolean networks. The primary objective is to design efficient control strategies that leverage future reference information for improved control performance. We propose a policy iteration algorithm specifically for Boolean networks based on an augmented error system, constructed using the state augmentation technique in combination with the Exclusive-Or operator approach. The algorithm effectively optimizes control policies using future information. Finally, an example is presented to illustrate the effectiveness of the proposed algorithm. •First study of optimal preview pinning control problem of BNs.•Transformation using the semi-tensor product and exclusive-OR operator.•Deduction of a policy iteration algorithm for BNs.