MatthewPeterKelly / MatthewPeterKelly/OptimTraj

Add support for other NLP solvers

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Description

There are many NLP solvers that can interface with Matlab, potentially allowing users to try to solve problems using a core solver other than FMINCON. Two possible interfaces are with Knitro and SNOPT, links below:

Knitro:
https://www.artelys.com/tools/knitro_doc/3_referenceManual/knitromatlabReference.html
https://www.artelys.com/tools/knitro_doc/1_introduction/installation.html

SNOPT
https://github.com/snopt/snopt-matlab
https://ccom.ucsd.edu/~optimizers/downloads/index.php

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Research direction

No files or tests are named. Start by locating the existing FMINCON integration in OptimTraj, then read the linked Knitro and SNOPT MATLAB documentation to determine how their interfaces could fit. Done should mean support for one or more alternative NLP solvers is implemented and usable.

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Assessment

Tech stack
matlab
Domain
tooling
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
28/100

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