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Whole-Process Predefined-Time Consensus Tracking for Second-Order Multiagent Systems

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: This article studies the whole-process predefined-time consensus tracking problem for second-order multiagent systems based on a novel nonsingular predefined-time control protocol. The design of this control protocol does not result in infinite control amplitude even without the setting of a singularity avoidance region, and more importantly, it can still ensure the predefined-time control to be effective throughout the whole process under a stable control input. With the help of several sufficiency criteria and Lyapunov functions, the theoretical rationality of the control protocol is analyzed by classifying and discussing all possible cases that occur during the process of an existing sliding mode converging to the origin. And eventually, the effectiveness of the control protocol is confirmed through numerical simulation using two examples.

Source: IEEE Internet of Things Journal

DOI: 10.1109/jiot.2026.3726592

Authors: Jia-Du Zhang, Tao Han, Bo Xiao, Ming-Feng Ge, Xi-Sheng Zhan

Institutions: Hubei Normal University, China University of Geosciences

Language: English

Topic: Distributed Control Multi-Agent Systems

Subfield: Control and Systems Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $2,645

Funder: National Natural Science Foundation of China