The integration of eco-driving and cooperative adaptive cruise control(CACC)with platoon cooperative control(eco-CACC)has emerged as a pivotal approach for improving vehicle energy efficiency.Nonetheless,the prevailin...The integration of eco-driving and cooperative adaptive cruise control(CACC)with platoon cooperative control(eco-CACC)has emerged as a pivotal approach for improving vehicle energy efficiency.Nonetheless,the prevailing eco-CACC implementations still exhibit limitations in fully harnessing the potential energy savings.This can be attributed to the intricate nature of the problem,characterized by its high nonlinearity and non-convexity,making it challenging for conventional solving methods to find solutions.In this paper,a novel strategy based on a decentralized model predictive control(MPC)framework,called predictive ecological cooperative control(PECC),is proposed for vehicle platoon control on hilly roads,aiming to maximize the overall energy efficiency of the platoon.Unlike most existing literature that focuses on suboptimal coordination under predefined leading vehicle trajectories,this strategy employs an approach based on the combination of a long short-term memory network(LSTM)and genetic algorithm(GA)optimization(GA-LSTM)to predict the future speed of the leading vehicle.Notably,a function named the NotchFilter function(NF(?))is introduced to transform the hard state constraints in the eco-CACC problem,thereby alleviating the burden of problem-solving.Finally,through simulation comparisons between PECC and a strategy based on the common eco-CACC modifications,the effectiveness of PECC in improving platoon energy efficiency is demonstrated.展开更多
The cooperative control and stability analysis problems for the multi-agent system with sampled com- munication are investigated. Distributed state feedback controllers are adopted for the cooperation of networked age...The cooperative control and stability analysis problems for the multi-agent system with sampled com- munication are investigated. Distributed state feedback controllers are adopted for the cooperation of networked agents. A theorem in the form of linear matrix inequalities（LMI） is derived to analyze the system stability. An- other theorem in the form of optimization problem subject to LMI constraints is proposed to design the controller, and then the algorithm is presented. The simulation results verify the validity and the effectiveness of the pro- posed approach.展开更多
This paper presents the recent developments in Fault-Tolerant Cooperative Control(FTCC)of multiple unmanned aerial vehicles(multi-UAVs).To facilitate the analyses of FTCC methods for multi-UAVs.the formation control s...This paper presents the recent developments in Fault-Tolerant Cooperative Control(FTCC)of multiple unmanned aerial vehicles(multi-UAVs).To facilitate the analyses of FTCC methods for multi-UAVs.the formation control strategies under fault-free flight conditions of multi-UAVs are first summarized and analyzed,including the leader-following,behavior-based,virtual structure,collision avoidance,algebraic graph-based,and close formation control methods,which are viewed as the cooperative control methods for multi-UAVs at the pre-fault stage.Then,by considering the various faults encountered by the multi-UAVs,the state-of-the-art developments on individual,leader-following,and distributed FTCC schemes for multi-UAVs are reviewed in detail.Finally,conclusions and challenging issues towards future developments are presented.展开更多
This paper addresses the cooperative control problem of multiple unmanned aerial vehicles(multi-UAV)systems.First,a new distributed consensus algorithm for second-order nonlinear multi-agent systems(MAS)is formulated ...This paper addresses the cooperative control problem of multiple unmanned aerial vehicles(multi-UAV)systems.First,a new distributed consensus algorithm for second-order nonlinear multi-agent systems(MAS)is formulated under the leader-following approach.The algorithm provides smooth input signals to the agents’control channels,which avoids the chattering effect generated by the conventional sliding mode-based control protocols.Second,a new formation control scheme is developed by integrating smooth distributed consensus control protocols into the geometric pattern model to achieve three-dimensional formation tracking.The Lyapunov theory is used to prove the stability and convergence of both distributed consensus and formation controllers.The effectiveness of the proposed algorithms is demonstrated through simulation results.展开更多
The control of battery energy storage systems(BESSs)plays an important role in the management of microgrids.In this paper,the problem of balancing the state-ofcharge(SoC)of the networked battery units in a BESS while ...The control of battery energy storage systems(BESSs)plays an important role in the management of microgrids.In this paper,the problem of balancing the state-ofcharge(SoC)of the networked battery units in a BESS while meeting the total charging/discharging power requirement is formulated and solved as a distributed control problem.Conditions on the communication topology among the battery units are established under which a control law is designed for each battery unit to solve the control problem based on distributed average reference power estimators and distributed average unit state estimators.Two types of estimators are proposed.One achieves asymptotic estimation and the other achieves finite time estimation.We show that,under the proposed control laws,SoC balancing of all battery units is achieved and the total charging/discharging power of the BESS tracks the desired power.A simulation example is shown to verify the theoretical results.展开更多
Multiple unmanned aerial vehicles(UAVs)cooperative operation is the main form for UAVs fighting in battlefield,and multi-UAV mission rendezvous is the premise of cooperative reconnaissance and attack missions.We propo...Multiple unmanned aerial vehicles(UAVs)cooperative operation is the main form for UAVs fighting in battlefield,and multi-UAV mission rendezvous is the premise of cooperative reconnaissance and attack missions.We propose a rendezvous control strategy,which divides the rendezvous process into two parts:The loose formation rendezvous and the close formation rendezvous.In the first stage,UAVs are supposed to reach the specific target locations simultaneously and form a loose formation.A distributed control strategy based on first-order consensus algorithm is presented to achieve this goal.Then the second stage is designed based on the second-order consensus algorithm to complete the transition from the loose formation to the close formation.This process needs the speeds and heading angles of UAVs to reach an agreement.Besides,control algorithms with a virtual leader are proposed,by which the formation states can reach a specific value.Finally,simulation results show that the control algorithms are capable of realizing the mission rendezvous of multi-UAV and the consistence of UAVs′final states,which verify the effectiveness and feasibility of the designed control strategy.展开更多
In this paper, we present a full scheme for the cooperative control of multiple unmanned aerial vehicle （UAV） helicopters. We adopt the leader-follower pattern to maintain a fixed geometrical formation while navigat...In this paper, we present a full scheme for the cooperative control of multiple unmanned aerial vehicle （UAV） helicopters. We adopt the leader-follower pattern to maintain a fixed geometrical formation while navigating the UAVs following certain trajectories. More specifically, the leader is commanded to fly on some predefined trajectories, and each follower is controlled to maintain its position in formation using the measurement of its inertial position and the information of the leader position and velocity, obtained through a wireless modem. More specifications are made for multiple UAV formation flight. In order to avoid possible collisions of UAV helicopters in the actual formation flight test, a collision avoidance scheme based on some predefined alert zones and protected zones is employed. Simulations and experimental results are presented to verify our design.展开更多
Various distributed cooperative control schemes have been widely utilized for cyber-physical power system(CPPS),which only require local communications among geographic neighbors to fulfill certain goals.However,the p...Various distributed cooperative control schemes have been widely utilized for cyber-physical power system(CPPS),which only require local communications among geographic neighbors to fulfill certain goals.However,the process of evaluating the performance of an algorithm for a CPPS can be affected by the physical target characteristics and real communication conditions.To address this potential problem,a testbed with controller hardware-in-the-loop(CHIL)is proposed in this paper.On the basis of a power grid simulation conducted using the real-time simulator RT-LAB developed by the company OPAL-RT,along with a communication network simulation developed with OPNET,multiple distributed controllers were developed with hardware devices to directly collect the real-time operating data of the power system model in RT-LAB and provide local control.Furthermore,the communication between neighboring controllers was realized using the cyber system modelin OPNET with an Ethernet interface.The hardware controllers produced a real-world control behavior instead of a digital simulation,and precisely simulated the dynamic features of a CPPS with high speed.A classic cooperative control case for active power output was studied to explain the integrated simulation process and validate the effectiveness of the co-simulation testbed.展开更多
The modeling control method based on the dynamic resistance characteristics of good nuggets, that is the DRC method, is an improvement on the dynamic resistance threshold method for the quality control of resistance s...The modeling control method based on the dynamic resistance characteristics of good nuggets, that is the DRC method, is an improvement on the dynamic resistance threshold method for the quality control of resistance spot welding. But there is still a control blind area in the initial four cycles. For this reason, the quality of every weld nugget could not be fully ensured. Thus a new fuzzy cooperative control method is put forward. It uses a multi-information time-control mechanism by combining the constant current control technology with the DRC method in a relay way. This whole-process control strategy has led to a good control effect and produced the dual-identical results in the weld nugget quality and the welding time.展开更多
With the wide application of renewable energy power generation technology,the distribution network presents the characteristics of multi-source and complex structure.There are potential risks in the stability of power...With the wide application of renewable energy power generation technology,the distribution network presents the characteristics of multi-source and complex structure.There are potential risks in the stability of power system,and the problem of power quality is becoming more and more serious.This paper studies and proposes a power optimization cooperative control strategy for flexible fast interconnection device with energy storage,which combines the flexible interconnection technology with the energy storage device.The primary technology is to regulate the active and reactive power of the converter.By comparing the actual power value of the converter with the reference value,the proportional integral(PI)controller is used for correction,and the current components of d and q axes are obtained and input to the converter as the reference value of the current inner loop.The control strategy in this paper can realize power mutual aid between feeders,and at the same time,the energy storage device can provide or absorb a certain amount of power for feeders,so that the power grid can realize stable operation in a certain range.展开更多
Individuals exchange information,experience and strategy based on communication.Communication is the basis for individuals to form swarms and the bridge of swarms to realize cooperative control.In this paper,the multi...Individuals exchange information,experience and strategy based on communication.Communication is the basis for individuals to form swarms and the bridge of swarms to realize cooperative control.In this paper,the multirobot swarm and its cooperative control and communication methods are reviewed,and we summarize these methods from the task,control,and perception levels.Based on the research,the cooperative control and communication methods of intelligent swarms are divided into the following four categories:task assignment based methods(divided into market-based methods and alliance based methods),bio-inspired methods(divided into biochemical information inspired methods,vision based methods and self-organization based methods),distributed sensor fusion and reinforcement learning based methods,and we briefly define each method and introduce its basic ideas.Based on WOS database,we divide the development of each method into several stages according to the time distribution of the literature,and outline the main research content of each stage.Finally,we discuss the communication problems of intelligent swarms and the key issues,challenges and future work of each method.展开更多
An efficient design method is proposed for the cooperative control problem of morphing wing systems with distributed structures and bounded control inputs. The multi-agent model of the distributed morphing wing system...An efficient design method is proposed for the cooperative control problem of morphing wing systems with distributed structures and bounded control inputs. The multi-agent model of the distributed morphing wing system is established. The cooperative controllers with saturation constraints are presented. By introducing the concepts in consensus algorithms, the cooperative information links in the controllers are described by graphs, and the corresponding Laplacian matrix is defined. The design conditions of the cooperative controllers are proposed, in the form of linear matrix inequalities. For the case of undirected information links, the controller design conditions are simplified as algebraic inequalities, which highly reduce the computation cost. The designed controllers are implemented on a distributed morphing wing platform, and experiments are carried out. Simulation and experiment results show that the controllers can make all the actuating units in the morphing wing system cooperatively achieve the desired positions, which demonstrates the effectiveness of the proposed theory.展开更多
Purpose–This study aims to propose a cooperative adhesion control method for trains with multiple motors electric locomotives.The method is intended to optimize the output torque of each motor,maximize the utilizatio...Purpose–This study aims to propose a cooperative adhesion control method for trains with multiple motors electric locomotives.The method is intended to optimize the output torque of each motor,maximize the utilization of train adhesion within the total torque command,reduce the train skidding/sliding phenomenon and achieve optimal adhesion utilization for each axle,thus realizing the optimal allocation of the multi-motor electric locomotives.Design/methodology/approach–In this study,a model predictive control(MPC)-based cooperative maximum adhesion tracking control method for multi-motor electric locomotives is presented.Firstly,train traction system with multiple motors is constructed in accordance with Newton’s second law.These equations include the train dynamics equations,the axle dynamics equations,and the wheel-rail adhesion coefficient equations.Then,a new MPC-based multi-axle adhesion co-optimization method is put forward.This method calculates the optimal output torque through real-time iteration based on the known reference slip speed to achieve multi-axle co-optimization under different circumstances.Findings–This paper presents a MPC system designed for the cooperative control of multi-axle adhesion.The results indicate that the proposed control system is able to optimize the adhesion of multiple axles under numerous different conditions and achieve the optimal power distribution based on the reduction of train skidding/sliding.Originality/value–This study presents a novel cooperative adhesion tracking control scheme.It is designed for multi-motor electric locomotives,which has rarely been studied before.And simulations are carried out in different conditions,including variable surfaces and motor failing.展开更多
The flexible interconnection of microgrids(MGs)adopting back-to-back converters(BTBCs)has emerged as a new development trend in the field of MGs.This approach enables larger-scale integration and higher utilization of...The flexible interconnection of microgrids(MGs)adopting back-to-back converters(BTBCs)has emerged as a new development trend in the field of MGs.This approach enables larger-scale integration and higher utilization of distributed renewable energy sources(RESs).However,their stability characteristics are very different from single MG due to the control characteristics of flexible interconnection.Meanwhile,the uncertainty and stochastic dependence structures of RESs and loads create challenges for stability analysis and cooperative control.In this paper,a probabilistic small-signal stability assessment and cooperative control framework is proposed for interconnected MGs via BTBCs.First,a cooperative control architecture for MGs is constructed.Then,a small-signal model of interconnected MGs via BTBCs containing primary control and secondary control is developed.This model facilitates the analysis of the impacts of BTBCs and various control strategies on the system stability.Subsequently,Copula functions and polynomial chaos expansion(PCE)are combined to achieve the probabilistic small-signal stability assessment.On this basis,the parameters of the cooperative control are optimized,enhancing the robustness of interconnected MGs via BTBCs.Finally,a case of interconnected MGs via BTBCs are built in MATLAB/Simulink to verify the accuracy and effectiveness of the proposed framework.展开更多
This paper investigates the cooperative tracking control problem of Electromagnetic Formation Spacecraft(EMFS)on elliptical orbit.The actuator saturation and topology switching problems exist in formation cooperative ...This paper investigates the cooperative tracking control problem of Electromagnetic Formation Spacecraft(EMFS)on elliptical orbit.The actuator saturation and topology switching problems exist in formation cooperative tracking control.The proposed novel adaptive consensus protocol addresses this problem by utilizing both synchronous and asynchronous topology switching.Firstly,to enhance the robustness of the system and minimize the impact of time-varying parameters on the control algorithm,the controller gain is determined through solving the Adaptive Riccati Differential Equation(ARDE).Secondly,a three-layer network communication structure with mirror nodes is constructed,in which different control input saturation levels are designed according to the correlation with the leader.Then,the Average Dwell Time(ADT)switching technique is utilized to generate the control switching signal,ensuring that the topology maintains a directed spanning tree when the switching signal condition is satisfied.Finally,simulation results validate the theoretical findings and provide a comparison with other methods,demonstrating the superiority of the proposed approach.展开更多
This study introduces a multi-area cooperative merging control strategy to enhance the safety and efficiency of connected and autonomous vehicles(CAVs)at freeway merging areas with multiple mainline lanes and a dual-l...This study introduces a multi-area cooperative merging control strategy to enhance the safety and efficiency of connected and autonomous vehicles(CAVs)at freeway merging areas with multiple mainline lanes and a dual-lane ramp.The strategy integrateslane changing in advance tactics for upstream mainline vehicles and speed regulation for ramp vehicles into a structured control framework.This framework comprises distinct areas for proactive mainline lane changing in advance,ramp speed regulation and cooperative merging.For the mainline lane-changing area,we propose a strategy that relies on maintaining a minimum safety distance and optimizing speed benefits,thereby enhancing merging opportunities for ramp vehicles and balancing downstream traffic flows.In the ramp speed regulation area,a vehicular speed control model is established,utilizing a'FIFO rule'based on the vehicles'arrival times at the acceleration lane start,coupled with a virtual platoon concept to synchronize and optimize platoon speeds for efficient travel on ramps.In the cooperative merging area,vehicle trajectories on the mainline and ramp are optimized in a rolling horizon manner,facilitating seamless integration of ramp vehicles into the mainline.Simulation results indicate that our proposed cooperative control method significantly surpasses uncontrol led and trajectory-only optimization approaches in control efficiency across varying traffic demands.This method demonstrates notable advancements in average speed,delay reduction and fewer stops,with minimized fluctuations and increased control stability.Additionally,the cooperative control approach demonstrates superior adaptability across different numbers of ramp lanes,with scenarios involving dual-lane ramps exhibiting a more pronounced advantage.展开更多
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle(UAV)swarm collaboration enhances mission effectiveness.However,fixed-wing UAV swarm flights face collaborative safety control problems within a limited airspace in complex environments.Aimed at...Unmanned Aerial Vehicle(UAV)swarm collaboration enhances mission effectiveness.However,fixed-wing UAV swarm flights face collaborative safety control problems within a limited airspace in complex environments.Aimed at the cooperative control problem of fixed-wing UAV swarm flights under the airspace constraints of a virtual tube in a complex environment,this paper proposes a behavior-based distributed control method for fixed-wing UAV swarm considering flight safety constraints.Considering the fixed-wing UAV swarm flight problem in complex environment,a virtual tube model based on generator curve is established.The tube keeping,centerline tracking and flight safety behavioral control strategies of the UAV swarm are designed to ensure that the UAV swarm flies along the inside of the virtual tube safety and does not go beyond its boundary.On this basis,a maneuvering decision-making method based on behavioral fusion is proposed to ensure the safe flight of UAV swarm in the restricted airspace.This cooperative control method eliminates the need for respective pre-planned trajectories,reduces communication requirements,and achieves a high level of intelligence.Simulation results show that the proposed behaviorbased UAV swarm cooperative control method is able to make the fixed-wing UAV swarm,which is faster and unable to hover,fly along the virtual tube airspace under various virtual tube shapes and different swarm sizes,and the spacing between the UAVs is larger than the minimum safe distance during the flight.展开更多
To solve the synchronization and tracking problems,a cooperative control scheme is proposed for a class of higher-order multi-input and multi-output(MIMO)nonlinear multi-agent systems(MASs)subjected to uncertainties a...To solve the synchronization and tracking problems,a cooperative control scheme is proposed for a class of higher-order multi-input and multi-output(MIMO)nonlinear multi-agent systems(MASs)subjected to uncertainties and external disturbances.First,coupled relationships among Laplace matrix,leader-following adjacency matrix and consensus error are analyzed based on undirected graph.Furthermore,nonlinear disturbance observers(NDOs)are designed to estimate compounded disturbances in MASs,and a distributed cooperative anti-disturbance control protocol is proposed for high-order MIMO nonlinear MASs based on the outputs of NDOs and dynamic surface control approach.Finally,the feasibility and effectiveness of the proposed scheme are proven based on Lyapunov stability theory and simulation experiments.展开更多
In complex water environments,search tasks often involve multiple Autonomous Underwater Vehicles(AUVs),and a single centralized control cannot handle the complexity and computational burden of large-scale systems.Targ...In complex water environments,search tasks often involve multiple Autonomous Underwater Vehicles(AUVs),and a single centralized control cannot handle the complexity and computational burden of large-scale systems.Target search in complex water environments has always been a major challenge in the field of underwater robots.To address this problem,this paper proposes a multi-biomimetic robot fish collaborative target search method based on Distributed Model Predictive Control(DMPC).First,we established a bionic robot fish kinematic model and a multi-biomimetic robot fish communication model;second,this paper proposed a distributed model predictive control algorithm based on the distributed search theory framework,so that the bionic robot fish can dynamically adjust their search path according to each other’s position information and search status,avoid repeated coverage or missing areas,and thus improve the search efficiency;third,we conducted simulation experiments based on DMPC,and the results showed that the proposed method has a target search success rate of more than 90%in static targets,dynamic targets,and obstacle environments.Finally,we compared this method with Centralized Model Predictive Control(CMPC)and Random Walk(RW)algorithms.The DMPC approach demonstrates significant advantages,achieving a remarkable target search success rate of 94.17%.These findings comprehensively validate the effectiveness and superiority of the proposed methodology.It can be seen that DMPC can effectively dispatch multiple bionic robot fish to work together to achieve efficient search of vast waters.It can significantly improve the flexibility,scalability,robustness and cooperation efficiency of the system and has broad application prospects.展开更多
Formation control in multi-agent systems has become a critical area of interest due to its wide-ranging applications in robotics,autonomous transportation,and surveillance.While various studies have explored distribut...Formation control in multi-agent systems has become a critical area of interest due to its wide-ranging applications in robotics,autonomous transportation,and surveillance.While various studies have explored distributed cooperative control,this review focuses on the theoretical foundations and recent developments in formation control strategies.The paper categorizes and analyzes key formation types,including formation maintenance,group or cluster formation,bipartite formations,event-triggered formations,finite-time convergence,and constrained formations.A significant portion of the review addresses formation control under constrained dynamics,presenting both modelbased and model-free approaches that consider practical limitations such as actuator bounds,communication delays,and nonholonomic constraints.Additionally,the paper discusses emerging trends,including the integration of eventdriven mechanisms and AI-enhanced coordination strategies.Comparative evaluations highlight the trade-offs among various methodologies regarding scalability,robustness,and real-world feasibility.Practical implementations are reviewed across diverse platforms,and the review identifies the current achievements and unresolved challenges in the field.The paper concludes by outlining promising research directions,such as adaptive control for dynamic environments,energy-efficient coordination,and using learning-based control under uncertainty.This review synthesizes the current state of the art and provides a road map for future investigation,making it a valuable reference for researchers and practitioners aiming to advance formation control in multi-agent systems.展开更多
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.52172383,51805081)Jiangsu Provincial Postgraduate Research&Practice Innovation Program(Grant No.KYCX22_0196)。
文摘The integration of eco-driving and cooperative adaptive cruise control(CACC)with platoon cooperative control(eco-CACC)has emerged as a pivotal approach for improving vehicle energy efficiency.Nonetheless,the prevailing eco-CACC implementations still exhibit limitations in fully harnessing the potential energy savings.This can be attributed to the intricate nature of the problem,characterized by its high nonlinearity and non-convexity,making it challenging for conventional solving methods to find solutions.In this paper,a novel strategy based on a decentralized model predictive control(MPC)framework,called predictive ecological cooperative control(PECC),is proposed for vehicle platoon control on hilly roads,aiming to maximize the overall energy efficiency of the platoon.Unlike most existing literature that focuses on suboptimal coordination under predefined leading vehicle trajectories,this strategy employs an approach based on the combination of a long short-term memory network(LSTM)and genetic algorithm(GA)optimization(GA-LSTM)to predict the future speed of the leading vehicle.Notably,a function named the NotchFilter function(NF(?))is introduced to transform the hard state constraints in the eco-CACC problem,thereby alleviating the burden of problem-solving.Finally,through simulation comparisons between PECC and a strategy based on the common eco-CACC modifications,the effectiveness of PECC in improving platoon energy efficiency is demonstrated.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(91016017)the National Aviation Found of China(20115868009)~~
文摘The cooperative control and stability analysis problems for the multi-agent system with sampled com- munication are investigated. Distributed state feedback controllers are adopted for the cooperation of networked agents. A theorem in the form of linear matrix inequalities（LMI） is derived to analyze the system stability. An- other theorem in the form of optimization problem subject to LMI constraints is proposed to design the controller, and then the algorithm is presented. The simulation results verify the validity and the effectiveness of the pro- posed approach.
基金supported in part by National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.61833013,62003162,62020106003,61873055)Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province of China(No.BK20200416)+4 种基金China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(Nos.2020TQ0151,2020M681590)State Key Laboratory of Synthetical Automation for Process Industries,Northeastern University,Shenyang,China(No.2019-KF-23-05)111 ProjectChina(No.B20007)Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada.
文摘This paper presents the recent developments in Fault-Tolerant Cooperative Control(FTCC)of multiple unmanned aerial vehicles(multi-UAVs).To facilitate the analyses of FTCC methods for multi-UAVs.the formation control strategies under fault-free flight conditions of multi-UAVs are first summarized and analyzed,including the leader-following,behavior-based,virtual structure,collision avoidance,algebraic graph-based,and close formation control methods,which are viewed as the cooperative control methods for multi-UAVs at the pre-fault stage.Then,by considering the various faults encountered by the multi-UAVs,the state-of-the-art developments on individual,leader-following,and distributed FTCC schemes for multi-UAVs are reviewed in detail.Finally,conclusions and challenging issues towards future developments are presented.
基金This work was supported by the Deanship of Scientific Research(DSR)at King Abdulaziz University,Jeddah(G-363-135-1438).
文摘This paper addresses the cooperative control problem of multiple unmanned aerial vehicles(multi-UAV)systems.First,a new distributed consensus algorithm for second-order nonlinear multi-agent systems(MAS)is formulated under the leader-following approach.The algorithm provides smooth input signals to the agents’control channels,which avoids the chattering effect generated by the conventional sliding mode-based control protocols.Second,a new formation control scheme is developed by integrating smooth distributed consensus control protocols into the geometric pattern model to achieve three-dimensional formation tracking.The Lyapunov theory is used to prove the stability and convergence of both distributed consensus and formation controllers.The effectiveness of the proposed algorithms is demonstrated through simulation results.
基金relates to Department of Navy award(N00014-20-1-2858)。
文摘The control of battery energy storage systems(BESSs)plays an important role in the management of microgrids.In this paper,the problem of balancing the state-ofcharge(SoC)of the networked battery units in a BESS while meeting the total charging/discharging power requirement is formulated and solved as a distributed control problem.Conditions on the communication topology among the battery units are established under which a control law is designed for each battery unit to solve the control problem based on distributed average reference power estimators and distributed average unit state estimators.Two types of estimators are proposed.One achieves asymptotic estimation and the other achieves finite time estimation.We show that,under the proposed control laws,SoC balancing of all battery units is achieved and the total charging/discharging power of the BESS tracks the desired power.A simulation example is shown to verify the theoretical results.
基金jointly granted by the Science and Technology on Avionics Integration Laboratorythe Aeronautical Science Foundation(2016ZC15008)
文摘Multiple unmanned aerial vehicles(UAVs)cooperative operation is the main form for UAVs fighting in battlefield,and multi-UAV mission rendezvous is the premise of cooperative reconnaissance and attack missions.We propose a rendezvous control strategy,which divides the rendezvous process into two parts:The loose formation rendezvous and the close formation rendezvous.In the first stage,UAVs are supposed to reach the specific target locations simultaneously and form a loose formation.A distributed control strategy based on first-order consensus algorithm is presented to achieve this goal.Then the second stage is designed based on the second-order consensus algorithm to complete the transition from the loose formation to the close formation.This process needs the speeds and heading angles of UAVs to reach an agreement.Besides,control algorithms with a virtual leader are proposed,by which the formation states can reach a specific value.Finally,simulation results show that the control algorithms are capable of realizing the mission rendezvous of multi-UAV and the consistence of UAVs′final states,which verify the effectiveness and feasibility of the designed control strategy.
文摘In this paper, we present a full scheme for the cooperative control of multiple unmanned aerial vehicle （UAV） helicopters. We adopt the leader-follower pattern to maintain a fixed geometrical formation while navigating the UAVs following certain trajectories. More specifically, the leader is commanded to fly on some predefined trajectories, and each follower is controlled to maintain its position in formation using the measurement of its inertial position and the information of the leader position and velocity, obtained through a wireless modem. More specifications are made for multiple UAV formation flight. In order to avoid possible collisions of UAV helicopters in the actual formation flight test, a collision avoidance scheme based on some predefined alert zones and protected zones is employed. Simulations and experimental results are presented to verify our design.
基金the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Basic Research Class)(No.2017YFB0903000)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.U1909201).
文摘Various distributed cooperative control schemes have been widely utilized for cyber-physical power system(CPPS),which only require local communications among geographic neighbors to fulfill certain goals.However,the process of evaluating the performance of an algorithm for a CPPS can be affected by the physical target characteristics and real communication conditions.To address this potential problem,a testbed with controller hardware-in-the-loop(CHIL)is proposed in this paper.On the basis of a power grid simulation conducted using the real-time simulator RT-LAB developed by the company OPAL-RT,along with a communication network simulation developed with OPNET,multiple distributed controllers were developed with hardware devices to directly collect the real-time operating data of the power system model in RT-LAB and provide local control.Furthermore,the communication between neighboring controllers was realized using the cyber system modelin OPNET with an Ethernet interface.The hardware controllers produced a real-world control behavior instead of a digital simulation,and precisely simulated the dynamic features of a CPPS with high speed.A classic cooperative control case for active power output was studied to explain the integrated simulation process and validate the effectiveness of the co-simulation testbed.
文摘The modeling control method based on the dynamic resistance characteristics of good nuggets, that is the DRC method, is an improvement on the dynamic resistance threshold method for the quality control of resistance spot welding. But there is still a control blind area in the initial four cycles. For this reason, the quality of every weld nugget could not be fully ensured. Thus a new fuzzy cooperative control method is put forward. It uses a multi-information time-control mechanism by combining the constant current control technology with the DRC method in a relay way. This whole-process control strategy has led to a good control effect and produced the dual-identical results in the weld nugget quality and the welding time.
基金Supported by Science and Technology Projects of State Grid Corporation of China(JF2021018).
文摘With the wide application of renewable energy power generation technology,the distribution network presents the characteristics of multi-source and complex structure.There are potential risks in the stability of power system,and the problem of power quality is becoming more and more serious.This paper studies and proposes a power optimization cooperative control strategy for flexible fast interconnection device with energy storage,which combines the flexible interconnection technology with the energy storage device.The primary technology is to regulate the active and reactive power of the converter.By comparing the actual power value of the converter with the reference value,the proportional integral(PI)controller is used for correction,and the current components of d and q axes are obtained and input to the converter as the reference value of the current inner loop.The control strategy in this paper can realize power mutual aid between feeders,and at the same time,the energy storage device can provide or absorb a certain amount of power for feeders,so that the power grid can realize stable operation in a certain range.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.61803383).
文摘Individuals exchange information,experience and strategy based on communication.Communication is the basis for individuals to form swarms and the bridge of swarms to realize cooperative control.In this paper,the multirobot swarm and its cooperative control and communication methods are reviewed,and we summarize these methods from the task,control,and perception levels.Based on the research,the cooperative control and communication methods of intelligent swarms are divided into the following four categories:task assignment based methods(divided into market-based methods and alliance based methods),bio-inspired methods(divided into biochemical information inspired methods,vision based methods and self-organization based methods),distributed sensor fusion and reinforcement learning based methods,and we briefly define each method and introduce its basic ideas.Based on WOS database,we divide the development of each method into several stages according to the time distribution of the literature,and outline the main research content of each stage.Finally,we discuss the communication problems of intelligent swarms and the key issues,challenges and future work of each method.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (90605007 91016017)
文摘An efficient design method is proposed for the cooperative control problem of morphing wing systems with distributed structures and bounded control inputs. The multi-agent model of the distributed morphing wing system is established. The cooperative controllers with saturation constraints are presented. By introducing the concepts in consensus algorithms, the cooperative information links in the controllers are described by graphs, and the corresponding Laplacian matrix is defined. The design conditions of the cooperative controllers are proposed, in the form of linear matrix inequalities. For the case of undirected information links, the controller design conditions are simplified as algebraic inequalities, which highly reduce the computation cost. The designed controllers are implemented on a distributed morphing wing platform, and experiments are carried out. Simulation and experiment results show that the controllers can make all the actuating units in the morphing wing system cooperatively achieve the desired positions, which demonstrates the effectiveness of the proposed theory.
基金supported by Scientific Research Projects of China Association of Metros(CAMET-KY-2022039)State Key Laboratory of Traction and Control System of EMU and Locomotive(2023YJ386).
文摘Purpose–This study aims to propose a cooperative adhesion control method for trains with multiple motors electric locomotives.The method is intended to optimize the output torque of each motor,maximize the utilization of train adhesion within the total torque command,reduce the train skidding/sliding phenomenon and achieve optimal adhesion utilization for each axle,thus realizing the optimal allocation of the multi-motor electric locomotives.Design/methodology/approach–In this study,a model predictive control(MPC)-based cooperative maximum adhesion tracking control method for multi-motor electric locomotives is presented.Firstly,train traction system with multiple motors is constructed in accordance with Newton’s second law.These equations include the train dynamics equations,the axle dynamics equations,and the wheel-rail adhesion coefficient equations.Then,a new MPC-based multi-axle adhesion co-optimization method is put forward.This method calculates the optimal output torque through real-time iteration based on the known reference slip speed to achieve multi-axle co-optimization under different circumstances.Findings–This paper presents a MPC system designed for the cooperative control of multi-axle adhesion.The results indicate that the proposed control system is able to optimize the adhesion of multiple axles under numerous different conditions and achieve the optimal power distribution based on the reduction of train skidding/sliding.Originality/value–This study presents a novel cooperative adhesion tracking control scheme.It is designed for multi-motor electric locomotives,which has rarely been studied before.And simulations are carried out in different conditions,including variable surfaces and motor failing.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China“Response-driven intelligent enhanced analysis and control for bulk power system stability”(No.2021YFB2400800).
文摘The flexible interconnection of microgrids(MGs)adopting back-to-back converters(BTBCs)has emerged as a new development trend in the field of MGs.This approach enables larger-scale integration and higher utilization of distributed renewable energy sources(RESs).However,their stability characteristics are very different from single MG due to the control characteristics of flexible interconnection.Meanwhile,the uncertainty and stochastic dependence structures of RESs and loads create challenges for stability analysis and cooperative control.In this paper,a probabilistic small-signal stability assessment and cooperative control framework is proposed for interconnected MGs via BTBCs.First,a cooperative control architecture for MGs is constructed.Then,a small-signal model of interconnected MGs via BTBCs containing primary control and secondary control is developed.This model facilitates the analysis of the impacts of BTBCs and various control strategies on the system stability.Subsequently,Copula functions and polynomial chaos expansion(PCE)are combined to achieve the probabilistic small-signal stability assessment.On this basis,the parameters of the cooperative control are optimized,enhancing the robustness of interconnected MGs via BTBCs.Finally,a case of interconnected MGs via BTBCs are built in MATLAB/Simulink to verify the accuracy and effectiveness of the proposed framework.
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.6200326)。
文摘This paper investigates the cooperative tracking control problem of Electromagnetic Formation Spacecraft(EMFS)on elliptical orbit.The actuator saturation and topology switching problems exist in formation cooperative tracking control.The proposed novel adaptive consensus protocol addresses this problem by utilizing both synchronous and asynchronous topology switching.Firstly,to enhance the robustness of the system and minimize the impact of time-varying parameters on the control algorithm,the controller gain is determined through solving the Adaptive Riccati Differential Equation(ARDE).Secondly,a three-layer network communication structure with mirror nodes is constructed,in which different control input saturation levels are designed according to the correlation with the leader.Then,the Average Dwell Time(ADT)switching technique is utilized to generate the control switching signal,ensuring that the topology maintains a directed spanning tree when the switching signal condition is satisfied.Finally,simulation results validate the theoretical findings and provide a comparison with other methods,demonstrating the superiority of the proposed approach.
基金funded by the Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province(Grant No.2023JJ30039)the National National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52372296)+1 种基金the Postgraduate Scientific Research Innovation Project of Hunan Province(Grant No.CX20220862)the Chang Sha Science andTechnology Major Special Project(Grant No.kh2301004)。
文摘This study introduces a multi-area cooperative merging control strategy to enhance the safety and efficiency of connected and autonomous vehicles(CAVs)at freeway merging areas with multiple mainline lanes and a dual-lane ramp.The strategy integrateslane changing in advance tactics for upstream mainline vehicles and speed regulation for ramp vehicles into a structured control framework.This framework comprises distinct areas for proactive mainline lane changing in advance,ramp speed regulation and cooperative merging.For the mainline lane-changing area,we propose a strategy that relies on maintaining a minimum safety distance and optimizing speed benefits,thereby enhancing merging opportunities for ramp vehicles and balancing downstream traffic flows.In the ramp speed regulation area,a vehicular speed control model is established,utilizing a'FIFO rule'based on the vehicles'arrival times at the acceleration lane start,coupled with a virtual platoon concept to synchronize and optimize platoon speeds for efficient travel on ramps.In the cooperative merging area,vehicle trajectories on the mainline and ramp are optimized in a rolling horizon manner,facilitating seamless integration of ramp vehicles into the mainline.Simulation results indicate that our proposed cooperative control method significantly surpasses uncontrol led and trajectory-only optimization approaches in control efficiency across varying traffic demands.This method demonstrates notable advancements in average speed,delay reduction and fewer stops,with minimized fluctuations and increased control stability.Additionally,the cooperative control approach demonstrates superior adaptability across different numbers of ramp lanes,with scenarios involving dual-lane ramps exhibiting a more pronounced advantage.
基金co-supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.61903350)the Ministry of Education industry-university-research innovation project,China(No.2021ZYA02002)the Beijing Institute of Technology Research Fund Program for Young Scholars,China(No.3010011182130)。
文摘Unmanned Aerial Vehicle(UAV)swarm collaboration enhances mission effectiveness.However,fixed-wing UAV swarm flights face collaborative safety control problems within a limited airspace in complex environments.Aimed at the cooperative control problem of fixed-wing UAV swarm flights under the airspace constraints of a virtual tube in a complex environment,this paper proposes a behavior-based distributed control method for fixed-wing UAV swarm considering flight safety constraints.Considering the fixed-wing UAV swarm flight problem in complex environment,a virtual tube model based on generator curve is established.The tube keeping,centerline tracking and flight safety behavioral control strategies of the UAV swarm are designed to ensure that the UAV swarm flies along the inside of the virtual tube safety and does not go beyond its boundary.On this basis,a maneuvering decision-making method based on behavioral fusion is proposed to ensure the safe flight of UAV swarm in the restricted airspace.This cooperative control method eliminates the need for respective pre-planned trajectories,reduces communication requirements,and achieves a high level of intelligence.Simulation results show that the proposed behaviorbased UAV swarm cooperative control method is able to make the fixed-wing UAV swarm,which is faster and unable to hover,fly along the virtual tube airspace under various virtual tube shapes and different swarm sizes,and the spacing between the UAVs is larger than the minimum safe distance during the flight.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.61963029)Jiangxi Provincial Natural Science Foundation(Nos.20224BAB202027 and 20232ACB202007)。
文摘To solve the synchronization and tracking problems,a cooperative control scheme is proposed for a class of higher-order multi-input and multi-output(MIMO)nonlinear multi-agent systems(MASs)subjected to uncertainties and external disturbances.First,coupled relationships among Laplace matrix,leader-following adjacency matrix and consensus error are analyzed based on undirected graph.Furthermore,nonlinear disturbance observers(NDOs)are designed to estimate compounded disturbances in MASs,and a distributed cooperative anti-disturbance control protocol is proposed for high-order MIMO nonlinear MASs based on the outputs of NDOs and dynamic surface control approach.Finally,the feasibility and effectiveness of the proposed scheme are proven based on Lyapunov stability theory and simulation experiments.
基金funded by National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.62473236,62073196).
文摘In complex water environments,search tasks often involve multiple Autonomous Underwater Vehicles(AUVs),and a single centralized control cannot handle the complexity and computational burden of large-scale systems.Target search in complex water environments has always been a major challenge in the field of underwater robots.To address this problem,this paper proposes a multi-biomimetic robot fish collaborative target search method based on Distributed Model Predictive Control(DMPC).First,we established a bionic robot fish kinematic model and a multi-biomimetic robot fish communication model;second,this paper proposed a distributed model predictive control algorithm based on the distributed search theory framework,so that the bionic robot fish can dynamically adjust their search path according to each other’s position information and search status,avoid repeated coverage or missing areas,and thus improve the search efficiency;third,we conducted simulation experiments based on DMPC,and the results showed that the proposed method has a target search success rate of more than 90%in static targets,dynamic targets,and obstacle environments.Finally,we compared this method with Centralized Model Predictive Control(CMPC)and Random Walk(RW)algorithms.The DMPC approach demonstrates significant advantages,achieving a remarkable target search success rate of 94.17%.These findings comprehensively validate the effectiveness and superiority of the proposed methodology.It can be seen that DMPC can effectively dispatch multiple bionic robot fish to work together to achieve efficient search of vast waters.It can significantly improve the flexibility,scalability,robustness and cooperation efficiency of the system and has broad application prospects.
基金supported in part by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant 6237319in part by the Postgraduate Research and Practice Innovation Program of Jiangsu Province under Grant KYCX230479.
文摘Formation control in multi-agent systems has become a critical area of interest due to its wide-ranging applications in robotics,autonomous transportation,and surveillance.While various studies have explored distributed cooperative control,this review focuses on the theoretical foundations and recent developments in formation control strategies.The paper categorizes and analyzes key formation types,including formation maintenance,group or cluster formation,bipartite formations,event-triggered formations,finite-time convergence,and constrained formations.A significant portion of the review addresses formation control under constrained dynamics,presenting both modelbased and model-free approaches that consider practical limitations such as actuator bounds,communication delays,and nonholonomic constraints.Additionally,the paper discusses emerging trends,including the integration of eventdriven mechanisms and AI-enhanced coordination strategies.Comparative evaluations highlight the trade-offs among various methodologies regarding scalability,robustness,and real-world feasibility.Practical implementations are reviewed across diverse platforms,and the review identifies the current achievements and unresolved challenges in the field.The paper concludes by outlining promising research directions,such as adaptive control for dynamic environments,energy-efficient coordination,and using learning-based control under uncertainty.This review synthesizes the current state of the art and provides a road map for future investigation,making it a valuable reference for researchers and practitioners aiming to advance formation control in multi-agent systems.
