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This study introduces hybrid multiagent systems with continuous and discrete agents. It develops consensus protocols and conditions for achieving system-wide agreement, verified by simulations.

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Area of Science:

Control Theory
Systems Engineering
Robotics

Background:

Consensus is crucial for coordinated behavior in multiagent systems.
Hybrid systems combine continuous and discrete dynamics, posing unique challenges.
Existing consensus protocols often do not address hybrid dynamics effectively.

Purpose of the Study:

To propose a novel hybrid multiagent system architecture.
To develop and analyze consensus protocols for this hybrid system.
To establish conditions for achieving consensus in hybrid multiagent systems.

Main Methods:

Formulation of a hybrid multiagent system model.
Development of three distinct consensus protocols.
Application of matrix and graph theory for analysis.
Derivation of necessary and sufficient conditions based on sampling periods.

Main Results:

The proposed hybrid multiagent system model is presented.
Consensus protocols are designed for systems with mixed dynamics.
Theoretical conditions for consensus are established under various sampling constraints.
Consensus states are determined for each protocol.

Conclusions:

The theoretical results provide a framework for achieving consensus in hybrid multiagent systems.
The developed protocols and conditions are effective, as demonstrated by simulations.
This work advances the understanding and control of complex, heterogeneous agent networks.