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This study introduces an improved multi-consensus formation control algorithm using artificial potential fields (APF). The method enables agent group splitting and queue transformation while ensuring collision avoidance and communication connectivity.

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  • Robotics
  • Control Systems
  • Artificial Intelligence

Background:

  • Multi-agent systems require sophisticated control for coordinated movement and formation.
  • Existing multi-consensus algorithms may lack flexibility in group management and formation changes.
  • Ensuring collision avoidance and communication integrity is crucial for swarm behavior.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a novel multi-consensus formation control algorithm based on the artificial potential field (APF) method.
  • To enhance existing multi-consensus techniques for improved agent group management and formation capabilities.
  • To address collision avoidance and communication connectivity maintenance within multi-agent systems.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a multi-consensus formation control algorithm utilizing the artificial potential field (APF) approach.
  • Incorporation of a velocity threshold for improved control dynamics.
  • Design of a new swarm motion potential function to handle complex formation maneuvers.
  • Ensuring agent group splitting and queue transformation capabilities.

Main Results:

  • The proposed algorithm effectively splits agent groups and facilitates queue transformations.
  • Collision avoidance and maintenance of communication connectivity were successfully demonstrated.
  • The stability of the multi-consensus formation control was validated through numerical simulations.
  • The designed controller proved effective in generating desired formations.

Conclusions:

  • The novel APF-based multi-consensus formation control algorithm offers enhanced capabilities for agent group management.
  • The controller effectively ensures safety (collision avoidance) and operational integrity (connectivity) during formation tasks.
  • The study validates the algorithm's performance in achieving stable and flexible multi-agent formations.