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This paper investigates a pattern formation control problem for a multi-agent system modeled with given interaction topology, in which $m$ of the $n$ agents are chosen as leaders and consequently a control signal is added to each of the…

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In this work, we study an optimal control problem for a multi-agent system modeled by an undirected formation graph with nodes describing the kinematics of each agent, given by a left-invariant control system on a Lie group. The agents…

Optimization and Control · Mathematics 2020-11-26 Leonardo Colombo , Dimos Dimarogonas

We investigate the optimal control of large-scale autonomous systems under explicitly adversarial conditions, incorporating the probabilistic destruction of agents over time. In many such systems, adversarial interactions arise as different…

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In this paper, we consider the problem of distributed reachable set computation for multi-agent systems (MASs) interacting over an undirected, stationary graph. A full state-feedback control input for such MASs depends no only on the…

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This paper proposes a novel problem: vision-based perception to learn and predict the collective dynamics of multi-agent systems, specifically focusing on interaction strength and convergence time. Multi-agent systems are defined as…

Multiagent Systems · Computer Science 2024-11-12 Minah Lee , Uday Kamal , Saibal Mukhopadhyay

Interpreting neural networks is a crucial and challenging task in machine learning. In this paper, we develop a novel framework for detecting statistical interactions captured by a feedforward multilayer neural network by directly…

Machine Learning · Statistics 2018-02-28 Michael Tsang , Dehua Cheng , Yan Liu

In this paper, for any homogeneous system of agents with linear continuous time dynamics, we formulate an optimal control problem. In this problem a convex cost functional of the control signals of the agents shall be minimized, while the…

Optimization and Control · Mathematics 2015-10-16 Johan Thunberg , Xiaoming Hu

Multi-agent systems (MAS) based on Large Language Models (LLMs) have the potential to solve tasks that are beyond the reach of any single LLM. However, this potential can only be realized when the collaboration mechanism between agents is…

Multiagent Systems · Computer Science 2026-03-10 Nurbek Tastan , Samuel Horvath , Karthik Nandakumar

Solving optimization problems in multi-agent systems (MAS) involves information exchange between agents. These solutions must be robust to delays and errors that arise from an unreliable wireless network which typically connects the MAS. In…

Dynamical Systems · Mathematics 2019-12-19 Arunselvan Ramaswamy , Adrian Redder , Daniel E. Quevedo

Autonomous multi-agent systems such as hospital robots and package delivery drones often operate in highly uncertain environments and are expected to achieve complex temporal task objectives while ensuring safety. While learning-based…

Multiagent Systems · Computer Science 2024-11-19 Sheryl Paul , Anand Balakrishnan , Xin Qin , Jyotirmoy V. Deshmukh

It is typical to assume that there is no conflict of interest among leaders. Under such assumption, it is known that, for a multi-agent system with two leaders, if the followers' interaction subgraph is undirected and connected, then…

Systems and Control · Computer Science 2014-10-28 Jingying Ma , Yuanshi Zheng , Bin Wu , Long Wang

We consider the problem of synchronizing a multi-agent system (MAS) composed of several identical linear systems connected through a directed graph.To design a suitable controller, we construct conditions based on Bilinear Matrix…

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Adaptive multi-agent systems (MAS) are increasingly adopted to tackle complex problems. However, the narrow task coverage of their optimization raises the question of whether they can function as general-purpose systems. To address this…

Multiagent Systems · Computer Science 2026-04-23 Namyoung So , Seokgyu Jang , Taeuk Kim

In numerous artificial intelligence applications, the collaborative efforts of multiple intelligent agents are imperative for the successful attainment of target objectives. To enhance coordination among these agents, a distributed…

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This paper studies a class of consensus dynamics where the interactions between agents are affected by a time-varying unknown scaling factor. This situation is encountered in the control of robotic fleets over a wireless network or in…

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We study continuous-time consensus dynamics for multi-agent systems with undirected switching interaction graphs. We establish a necessary and sufficient condition for exponential asymptotic consensus based on the classical theory of…

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This paper reports a new hierarchical architecture for modeling autonomous multi-robot systems (MRSs): a nonlinear dynamical opinion process is used to model high-level group choice, and multi-objective behavior optimization is used to…

Robotics · Computer Science 2024-10-22 Tyler M. Paine , Michael R. Benjamin

Traffic signal control systems (TSCSs) are integral to intelligent traffic management, fostering efficient vehicle flow. Traditional approaches often simplify road networks into standard graphs, which results in a failure to consider the…

Multiagent Systems · Computer Science 2025-04-04 Kang Wang , Zhishu Shen , Zhen Lei , Tiehua Zhang

This paper addresses the design of an optimization-based cooperative path-following control law for multiple robotic vehicles that optimally balances the transient trade-off between coordination and path-following errors. To this end, we…

Systems and Control · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2019-07-22 Andrea Alessandretti , A. Pedro Aguiar

This paper proposes an intelligent service optimization method based on a multi-agent collaborative evolution mechanism to address governance challenges in large-scale microservice architectures. These challenges include complex service…

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