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H∞ consensus and synchronization of nonlinear systems based on a novel fuzzy model

Yan Zhao, Bing Li, Jiahu Qin

    IEEE Transactions on Cybernetics
    |June 13, 2013
    PubMed
    Summary

    This study introduces a new fuzzy modeling approach for nonlinear multiagent systems to achieve leader-following consensus. The method ensures guaranteed H∞ performance under arbitrary network topologies, simplifying controller design.

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