Symbolic Automata Theory with Applications (Invited Talk)

Symbolic automata extend classic finite state automata by allowing transitions to carry predicates over rich alphabet theories. The key algorithmic difference to classic automata is the ability to efficiently operate over very large or infinite alphabets. In this talk we give an overview of what is currently known about symbolic automata, what their main applications are, and what challenges arise when reasoning about them. We also discuss some of the open problems and research directions in symbolic automata theory