# Symmetric Discrete Optimal Control and Deep Learning

arXiv: https://arxiv.org/abs/2404.06556 · HTML: https://mlsanity.com/paper/2404.06556/

## Key facts

- Cited by 1 papers in the map (data through 14 Oct 2026).
- First posted on arXiv 9 Apr 2024.

## Built on by (most cited first, 1 of 1)

- [LaWM: Least Action World Models for Long-Horizon Physical Consistency from Visual Observations](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2605.08279/) (2026)

## Abstract (arXiv)

We analyze discrete optimal control problems and their connection with back propagation and deep learning. We consider in particular the symmetric representation of the discrete rigid body equations developed via optimal control analysis and optimal flows on adjoint orbits