scholarly journals Heterogeneous and Competitive Multiagent Networks: Couple-Group Consensus with Communication or Input Time Delays

Complexity ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nanxiang Yu ◽  
Lianghao Ji ◽  
Fengmin Yu
Keyword(s):  
Upper Bound ◽  
Time Delays ◽  
Matrix Theory ◽  
Cooperative Networks ◽  
Frequency Domain Method ◽  
Control Parameters ◽  
Group Consensus ◽  
Communication Time ◽  
Multiagent Networks ◽  
Input Time

This paper discusses the couple-group consensus problems for a class of heterogeneous multiagent networks including the following two cases: with communication and input time delays, respectively. Different from the related cooperative networks, two novel delayed group consensus protocols are designed based on the competitive relationship between the agents. Furthermore, we absolutely relax the in-degree balance and other restrictive preconditions which existed in the relevant works. Some sufficient algebraic criteria for the achievement of couple-group consensus and the upper bound of the input time delays are technically obtained via the frequency domain method and matrix theory, respectively. The results show that the achievement of the couple-group consensus depends on the second-order agents’ in-degree and the control parameters of the systems, whereas it is independent of the communication time delays. Meanwhile, the upper bound of the input time delay is determined by the control parameters and the in-degree of the first-order agents. Finally, the validity of the proposed results is verified by several simulated examples.

scholarly journals Group Consensus for Discrete-Time Heterogeneous Multiagent Systems with Input and Communication Delays

Complexity ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yiliu Jiang ◽  
Lianghao Ji ◽  
Xingcheng Pu ◽  
Qun Liu
Keyword(s):  
Multiagent Systems ◽  
Discrete Time ◽  
Time Delays ◽  
Matrix Theory ◽  
Sufficient Conditions ◽  
Frequency Domain Analysis ◽  
Communication Delays ◽  
Group Consensus ◽  
Cooperative Relationships ◽  
Input Time

Group consensus seeking is investigated for a class of discrete-time heterogeneous multiagent systems composed of first-order and second-order agents with both communication and input time delays. Considering two types of system topologies, novel protocols based on the competitive and cooperative relationships among the agents are presented, respectively. By matrix theory and frequency domain analysis method, the sufficient conditions solving consensus problem are obtained. The results show that the achievement of group consensus is bound up with the input time delays, coupling weights between the agents and the system’s control parameters, but it is irrelevant to the communication delays. Finally, numerical simulations are presented to illustrate the correctness of the theoretical results.

scholarly journals Stability Switches of Arbitrary High-Order Consensus in Multiagent Networks with Time Delays

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bo Yang
Keyword(s):  
Time Delays ◽  
Cooperative Control ◽  
High Order ◽  
Frequency Domain Method ◽  
Stability Switches ◽  
Third Order ◽  
Consensus Algorithms ◽  
Communication Time ◽  
Multiagent Networks ◽  
The Stability

High-order consensus seeking, in which individual high-order dynamic agents share a consistent view of the objectives and the world in a distributed manner, finds its potential broad applications in the field of cooperative control. This paper presents stability switches analysis of arbitrary high-order consensus in multiagent networks with time delays. By employing a frequency domain method, we explicitly derive analytical equations that clarify a rigorous connection between the stability of general high-order consensus and the system parameters such as the network topology, communication time-delays, and feedback gains. Particularly, our results provide a general and a fairly precise notion of how increasing communication time-delay causes the stability switches of consensus. Furthermore, under communication constraints, the stability and robustness problems of consensus algorithms up to third order are discussed in details to illustrate our central results. Numerical examples and simulation results for fourth-order consensus are provided to demonstrate the effectiveness of our theoretical results.

scholarly journals On Couple-Group Consensus of Multiagent Networks with Communication and Input Time Delays

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Liang-hao Ji ◽  
Xin-yue Zhao
Keyword(s):  
Convergence Rate ◽  
Crucial Role ◽  
Time Delays ◽  
Domain Theory ◽  
Communication Delays ◽  
Group Consensus ◽  
Multiagent Networks ◽  
Coupling Strengths ◽  
Input Time ◽  
Theoretical Results

This paper investigated the couple-group consensus problems of the multiagent networks with the influence of communication and input time delays. Based on the frequency-domain theory, some algebraic criteria are addressed analytically. From the results, it is found that the input time delays and the coupling strengths between agents of the systems play a crucial role in reaching group consensus. The convergence of the system is independent of the communication delays, but it will affect the convergence rate of the system. Finally, several simulated examples are provided to verify the validity and correctness of our theoretical results.

Dynamical group consensus of heterogenous multi-agent systems with input time delays

2016 ◽  
Vol 175 ◽  
pp. 278-286 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guoguang Wen ◽  
Yongguang Yu ◽  
Zhaoxia Peng ◽  
Hu Wang
Keyword(s):  
Time Delays ◽  
Group Consensus ◽  
Multi Agent Systems ◽  
Dynamical Group ◽  
Agent Systems ◽  
Multi Agent ◽  
Input Time

scholarly journals Couple-Group Consensus: A Class of Delayed Heterogeneous Multiagent Systems in Competitive Networks

Complexity ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lianghao Ji ◽  
Yue Zhang ◽  
Yiliu Jiang
Keyword(s):  
Multiagent Systems ◽  
Time Delays ◽  
Heterogeneous Systems ◽  
Velocity Estimation ◽  
Communication Delays ◽  
Group Consensus ◽  
Distributed Coordination ◽  
First Order ◽  
Communication Time ◽  
Theoretical Results

This paper discusses the couple-group consensus issues of a class of heterogeneous multiagent systems containing first-order and second-order dynamic agents under the influence of both input and communication delays. In distinction to the existing works, a novel distributed coordination control protocol is proposed which is not only on the foundation of the competitive interaction between the agents but also has no virtual velocity estimation in the first-order dynamics. Furthermore, without the restrictive assumptions existing commonly in the related works, several sufficient algebraic criteria are established for the heterogeneous systems to realize couple-group consensus asymptotically. The obtained conclusions show that the achievement of the systems’ couple-group consensus intimately relates to the coupling weights between the agents, the systems control parameters, and the input time delays of the agents, while communication time delays between the agents are irrelevant to it. Finally, several simulations are illustrated to verify the effectiveness of the obtained theoretical results.

scholarly journals Weighted Couple-Group Consensus Analysis of Heterogeneous Multiagent Systems with Cooperative-Competitive Interactions and Time Delays

Complexity ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xingcheng Pu ◽  
Chaowen Xiong ◽  
Lianghao Ji ◽  
Longlong Zhao
Keyword(s):  
Time Delay ◽  
Multiagent Systems ◽  
Time Delays ◽  
Multiagent System ◽  
Experimental Simulation ◽  
Group Consensus ◽  
Consensus Protocol ◽  
Consensus Analysis ◽  
Communication Time ◽  
Nyquist Criterion

In this paper, the weighted couple-group consensus of continuous-time heterogeneous multiagent systems with input and communication time delay is investigated. A novel weighted couple-group consensus protocol based on cooperation and competition interaction is designed, which can relax the in-degree balance condition. By using graph theory, general Nyquist criterion and Gerschgorin disc theorem, the time delay upper limit that the system may allow is obtained. The conclusions indicate that there is no relationship between weighted couple-group consensus and communication time delay. When the agents input time delay, the coupling weight between the agents, and the systems control parameters are satisfied, the multiagent system can converge to any given weighted coupling group consistent state. The experimental simulation results verify the correctness of the conclusion.

scholarly journals Distributed Containment Control of Networked Fractional-Order Systems with Delay-Dependent Communications

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xueliang Liu ◽  
Bugong Xu ◽  
Lihua Xie
Keyword(s):  
Fractional Order ◽  
Matrix Theory ◽  
Dynamic Network ◽  
Order System ◽  
Frequency Domain Method ◽  
Containment Control ◽  
Communication Time ◽  
Nyquist Stability ◽  
Delay Dependent ◽  
Multiple Leaders

This paper is concerned with a containment problem of networked fractional-order system with multiple leaders under a fixed directed interaction graph. Based on the neighbor rule, a distributed protocol is proposed in delayed communication channels. By employing the algebraic graph theory, matrix theory, Nyquist stability theorem, and frequency domain method, it is analytically proved that the whole follower agents will flock to the convex hull which is formed by the leaders. Furthermore, a tight upper bound on the communication time-delay that can be tolerated in the dynamic network is obtained. As a special case, the interconnection topology under the undirected case is also discussed. Finally, some numerical examples with simulations are presented to demonstrate the effectiveness and correctness of the theoretical results.

scholarly journals Delay-Dependent Robust Stabilization for Nonlinear Large Systems via Decentralized Fuzzy Control

2011 ◽  
Vol 2011 ◽  
pp. 1-20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chun-xia Dou ◽  
Zhi-sheng Duan ◽  
Xing-bei Jia ◽  
Xiao-gang Li ◽  
Jin-zhao Yang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Time Delay ◽  
Fuzzy Control ◽  
Upper Bound ◽  
Time Delays ◽  
Sufficient Conditions ◽  
Large System ◽  
Disturbance Attenuation ◽  
Robust Controller ◽  
Large Systems ◽  
Delay Dependent

A delay-dependent robust fuzzy control approach is developed for a class of nonlinear uncertain interconnected time delay large systems in this paper. First, an equivalent T–S fuzzy model is extended in order to accurately represent nonlinear dynamics of the large system. Then, a decentralized state feedback robust controller is proposed to guarantee system stabilization with a prescribedH∞disturbance attenuation level. Furthermore, taking into account the time delays in large system, based on a less conservative delay-dependent Lyapunov function approach combining with linear matrix inequalities (LMI) technique, some sufficient conditions for the existence ofH∞robust controller are presented in terms of LMI dependent on the upper bound of time delays. The upper bound of time-delay and minimizedH∞performance index can be obtained by using convex optimization such that the system can be stabilized and for all time delays whose sizes are not larger than the bound. Finally, the effectiveness of the proposed controller is demonstrated through simulation example.

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