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A distributed control strategy for groups of robots with application in flocking

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: This paper presents a distributed control strategy, named Triangle Formation (TF) algorithm, for a group of robots. The algorithm is based on a geometric approach and enables three neighboring robots to form an Equilateral Triangular Configuration (ETC). The TF algorithm is scalable since it is developed for a large group of robots by using a neighbor selection technique. To achieve obstacle avoidance by group, the algorithm is enhanced further by introducing an artificial physics model. A series of simulation studies have been conducted to observe the performance and the effectiveness of the TF algorithm. These empirical results show that group flocking with multi-ETC network in an unknown environment can be realized with the TF algorithm successfully.

Source: Scientific Reports

DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-83703-x

Authors: Xiang Li, Chuanchuan Wang, Chunyan Li

Institutions: Guangzhou College of Technology and Business, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Yulin Normal University

Language: English

Topic: Distributed Control Multi-Agent Systems

Subfield: Computer Networks and Communications

Field: Computer Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,590

OpenAlex ID: W4405898725