A new article titled "Adaptive connectivity control in networked multi-agent systems: A distributed approach" has been published in the journal PLOS ONE by Marko Križmančić and Stjepan Bogdan on December 2, 2024. This study presents a novel distributed method for managing and controlling connectivity in networked multi-agent systems, contributing significantly to the field of robotics and dynamic system design.
Article Summary:
This paper introduces a distributed method for estimating and controlling connectivity in networked multi-agent systems. It proposes a modified consensus protocol that enables agents to locally evaluate communication link quality and estimate the global network's algebraic connectivity without centralized information. An adaptive mechanism accelerates convergence, and a Fiedler vector-based approach manages link reconfiguration to balance connectivity and energy efficiency. Simulation results validate the method’s robustness against disturbances and agent failures, highlighting its practical applicability for dynamic multi-agent networks.
This research was supported by AeroStream and WatchPlant, emphasizing the importance of collaborative efforts in advancing multi-agent system technologies.
Križmančić M, Bogdan S (2024) Adaptive connectivity control in networked multi-agent systems: A distributed approach. PLOS ONE 19(12): e0314642. https://lnkd.in/d8pgkyvK