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This paper proposes a distributed Multi-Agent Reinforcement Learning (MARL) algorithm for a team of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). The proposed MARL algorithm allows UAVs to learn cooperatively to provide a full coverage of an unknown…

Robotics · Computer Science 2018-09-18 Huy Xuan Pham , Hung Manh La , David Feil-Seifer , Aria Nefian

Near-real-time water-quality monitoring in uncertain environments such as rivers, lakes, and water reservoirs of different variables is critical to protect the aquatic life and to prevent further propagation of the potential pollution in…

Systems and Control · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2019-11-12 Mehdi Rahmati , Mohammad Nadeem , Vidyasagar Sadhu , Dario Pompili

The deployment of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in many different settings has provided various solutions and strategies for networking paradigms. Therefore, it reduces the complexity of the developments for the existing problems, which…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2025-02-25 Baris Yamansavascilar , Atay Ozgovde , Cem Ersoy

Anthropogenic methane (CH4) point sources drive near-term climate forcing, safety hazards, and system inefficiencies. Space-based imaging spectroscopy is emerging as a tool for identifying emissions globally, but existing approaches largely…

Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition · Computer Science 2026-04-14 Vishal V. Batchu , Michelangelo Conserva , Alex Wilson , Anna M. Michalak , Varun Gulshan , Philip G. Brodrick , Andrew K. Thorpe , Christopher V. Arsdale

3D ultrasound (US) is widely used due to its rich diagnostic information, portability and low cost. Automated standard plane (SP) localization in US volume not only improves efficiency and reduces user-dependence, but also boosts 3D US…

Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition · Computer Science 2020-07-31 Yuhao Huang , Xin Yang , Rui Li , Jikuan Qian , Xiaoqiong Huang , Wenlong Shi , Haoran Dou , Chaoyu Chen , Yuanji Zhang , Huanjia Luo , Alejandro Frangi , Yi Xiong , Dong Ni

Flocking control is a significant problem in multi-agent systems such as multi-agent unmanned aerial vehicles and multi-agent autonomous underwater vehicles, which enhances the cooperativity and safety of agents. In contrast to traditional…

Machine Learning · Computer Science 2022-09-20 Yunbo Qiu , Yuzhu Zhan , Yue Jin , Jian Wang , Xudong Zhang

Multi-Agent Reinforcement Learning (MARL) has emerged as a powerfulparadigm for cooperative decision-making in connected autonomous vehicles(CAVs); however, existing approaches often fail to guarantee stability, optimality,and…

General Mathematics · Mathematics 2025-11-25 Mazyar Taghavi , Javad Vahidi

Multi-Agent Reinforcement Learning (MARL) holds significant promise for enabling cooperative driving among Connected and Automated Vehicles (CAVs). However, its practical application is hindered by a critical limitation, i.e., insufficient…

Robotics · Computer Science 2025-12-01 Yuchen Shi , Huaxin Pei , Yi Zhang , Danya Yao

Autonomous marine environmental monitoring problem traditionally encompasses an area coverage problem which can only be effectively carried out by a multi-robot system. In this paper, we focus on robotic swarms that are typically operated…

Robotics · Computer Science 2022-07-19 Maryam Kouzehgar , Malika Meghjani , Roland Bouffanais

Conventional optimization-based metering depends on strict adherence to precomputed schedules, which limits the flexibility required for the stochastic operations of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM). In contrast, multi-agent reinforcement…

Robotics · Computer Science 2026-01-09 Arsyi Aziz , Peng Wei

This work studies the application of Multi-Agent Reinforcement Learning (MARL) to decentralized control of unmanned aerial vehicles to relay a critical data package to a known position. For this purpose, a family of deterministic games is…

Systems and Control · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2026-05-11 Mika Persson , Jonas Lidman , Jacob Ljungberg , Samuel Sandelius , Adam Andersson

Integrating Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) with Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs) provides an effective solution for persistent surveillance in disaster management. UAVs excel at covering large areas rapidly, but their range is limited by…

Robotics · Computer Science 2025-02-06 Md Safwan Mondal , Subramanian Ramasamy , Pranav Bhounsule

Mitigating anthropogenic methane sources is one of the most cost-effective levers to slow down global warming. While satellite-based imaging spectrometers, such as EMIT, PRISMA, and EnMAP, can detect these point sources, current methane…

The Visibility-based Persistent Monitoring (VPM) problem seeks to find a set of trajectories (or controllers) for robots to persistently monitor a changing environment. Each robot has a sensor, such as a camera, with a limited field-of-view…

Robotics · Computer Science 2021-10-08 Jingxi Chen , Amrish Baskaran , Zhongshun Zhang , Pratap Tokekar

The next-generation wireless technologies, including beyond 5G and 6G networks, are paving the way for transformative applications such as vehicle platooning, smart cities, and remote surgery. These innovations are driven by a vast array of…

Multiagent Systems · Computer Science 2026-01-05 Eslam Eldeeb , Hirley Alves

Connected and autonomous vehicles across land, water, and air must often operate in dynamic, unpredictable environments with limited communication, no centralized control, and partial observability. These real-world constraints pose…

Multiagent Systems · Computer Science 2025-11-18 Hung Du , Hy Nguyen , Srikanth Thudumu , Rajesh Vasa , Kon Mouzakis

Autonomous vehicles (AV) offer a cost-effective solution for scientific missions such as underwater tracking. Recently, reinforcement learning (RL) has emerged as a powerful method for controlling AVs in complex marine environments.…

Robotics · Computer Science 2025-10-20 Matteo Gallici , Ivan Masmitja , Mario Martín

This paper proposes a novel centralized training and distributed execution (CTDE)-based multi-agent deep reinforcement learning (MADRL) method for multiple unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) control in autonomous mobile access applications.…

Multiagent Systems · Computer Science 2023-04-19 Chanyoung Park , Haemin Lee , Won Joon Yun , Soyi Jung , Joongheon Kim

Due to their adaptability and mobility, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) are becoming increasingly essential for wireless network services, particularly for data harvesting tasks. In this context, Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based…

Machine Learning · Computer Science 2026-01-21 Babacar Toure , Dimitrios Tsilimantos , Omid Esrafilian , Marios Kountouris

We consider the problem of multi-agent navigation and collision avoidance when observations are limited to the local neighborhood of each agent. We propose InforMARL, a novel architecture for multi-agent reinforcement learning (MARL) which…

Multiagent Systems · Computer Science 2023-05-17 Siddharth Nayak , Kenneth Choi , Wenqi Ding , Sydney Dolan , Karthik Gopalakrishnan , Hamsa Balakrishnan