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    This study enhances multirobot task allocation by prioritizing assignments that enable more tasks. The novel method increases task allocations by up to 20% in simulated rescue scenarios.

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    Area of Science:

    • Robotics
    • Distributed Systems
    • Optimization

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    • Distributed multirobot systems face challenges in maximizing task allocations under strict time constraints.
    • Existing algorithms like the Consensus-Based Bundle Algorithm and Performance Impact (PI) algorithm have limitations in optimizing task assignments.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop a novel method for maximizing task assignments in distributed multirobot systems.
    • To improve upon existing distributed task allocation algorithms by considering reassignment costs.

    Main Methods:

    • Introduced a novel cost metric where task assignments with high reassignment potential are prioritized.
    • Implemented a simulation of a rescue scenario with task deadlines and fuel constraints.
    • Compared the proposed method against the Consensus-Based Bundle Algorithm and the Performance Impact (PI) algorithm.

    Main Results:

    • The proposed method demonstrated a significant increase in the number of task allocations.
    • Achieved up to a 20% improvement in task allocations compared to existing methods, starting from PI-generated solutions.
    • The effectiveness was validated in a simulated rescue environment with complex constraints.

    Conclusions:

    • The novel approach effectively maximizes task allocations in distributed multirobot systems.
    • The method offers a flexible way to adjust reassignment limits based on performance needs.
    • This research provides a valuable advancement for optimizing multirobot operations in time-critical scenarios.