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Design of MIMO Lur'e oscillators via dominant system theory with application in multi-agent rhythm synchronization

Systems and Control 2025-08-19 v1 Systems and Control Optimization and Control

Abstract

This paper presents a new design framework for dynamic output-feedback controllers for Lur'e oscillation in a multiple-input multiple-output setting. We first revisit and extend dominant system theory to state-dependent rates, with the goal of deriving conditions based on linear matrix inequalities. Then, we introduce a separation principle for Lur'e oscillator design, which allows for the independent design of a state-feedback oscillator and an observer. Our proposed control synthesis is demonstrated through the rhythm synchronization in multi-agent systems, illustrating how networks of stable, heterogeneous linear agents can be driven into phase-locked rhythmic behavior.

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@article{arxiv.2508.12141,
  title  = {Design of MIMO Lur'e oscillators via dominant system theory with application in multi-agent rhythm synchronization},
  author = {Yu Kawano and Fulvio Forni},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2508.12141},
  year   = {2025}
}