This paper presents a class of passivity-based cooperative control problems that have an explicit connection to convex network optimization problems. The new notion of maximal equilibrium independent passivity is intr...
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This paper presents a class of passivity-based cooperative control problems that have an explicit connection to convex network optimization problems. The new notion of maximal equilibrium independent passivity is introduced and it is shown that networks of systems possessing this property asymptotically approach the solutions of a dual pair of network optimization problems, namely an optimal potential and an optimal flow problem. This connection leads to an interpretation of the dynamic variables, such as system inputs and outputs, to variables in a network optimization framework, such as divergences and potentials, and reveals that several duality relations known in convex network optimization theory translate directly to passivity-based cooperative control problems. The presented results establish a strong and explicit connection between passivity-based cooperative controltheory on the one side and network optimization theory on the other, and they provide a unifying framework for network analysis and optimal design. The results are illustrated on a nonlinear traffic dynamics model that is shown to be asymptotically clustering.
We present a general method for analyzing mixed-mode oscillations (MMOs) in parametrically and externally excited systems with two low excitation frequencies (PEESTLEFs) for the case of arbitrary m:n relation between ...
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We present a general method for analyzing mixed-mode oscillations (MMOs) in parametrically and externally excited systems with two low excitation frequencies (PEESTLEFs) for the case of arbitrary m:n relation between the slow frequencies of excitations. The validity of the approach has been demonstrated using the equations of Duffing and van der Pol, separately. Our study shows that, by introducing a slow variable and finding the relation between the slow variable and the slow excitations, PEESTLEFs can be transformed into a fast-slow form with a single slow variable and therefore MMOs observed in PEESTLEFs can be understood by the classical machinery of fast subsystem analysis of the transformed fast-slow system.
In contrast to the common understanding of robot link elasticity as a detrimental effect the paper presents a novel approach to beneficially exploit the intrinsic link compliance for the detection and reaction to unpr...
In contrast to the common understanding of robot link elasticity as a detrimental effect the paper presents a novel approach to beneficially exploit the intrinsic link compliance for the detection and reaction to unpredicted collisions between the robot and its environment. The paper employs an inner loop controller to rapidly attenuate structural oscillations. Next, a linear relationship between the actuator joint torques as well as the damped link surface strains is derived to accurately model the residual dynamics. The model is identified for an experimental multi-elastic link robot arm under the influence of gravity. Experimental results are provided using a generalized momentum based technique for the detection and reaction to collisions with fragile objects placed on a force sensor as well as interactions with a human.
A method to ensure recursive feasibility and asymptotic stability for a distributed model predictive control scheme in case of temporary communication failure is presented. The considered networks are made up of dynam...
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This paper discusses collective control of multiple unicycle-type vehicles with nonholonomic constraints and nonidentical constant speeds, with focus on the design of a tracking controller for a desired target's p...
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(纸本)9781479977970
This paper discusses collective control of multiple unicycle-type vehicles with nonholonomic constraints and nonidentical constant speeds, with focus on the design of a tracking controller for a desired target's position and velocity. The tracking control task is divided into several sub-tasks. The group centroid is controlled to track a desired reference velocity, while the reference velocity is constructed with information from the target's position and velocity so that the group centroid can successfully track both the position and velocity of a target vehicle. In order to keep all the agents close to the centroid within a reasonable spacing, an additive spacing controller is devised. We also discuss in detail the performance limitation and trade-offs of the tracking control due to the constraint of non-identical and constant speeds in such a heterogeneous agent group.
Heterogeneity in cell populations is a major factor in the dynamics of cellular systems in living tissue or microbial colonies. This heterogeneity needs to be taken into account for the interpretation of experimental ...
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This contribution is concerned with an emergency steering assist and its evaluation through subject testing in a driving simulator. In an emergency traffic situation where a rear end collision is imminent a swerving m...
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(纸本)9781479938414
This contribution is concerned with an emergency steering assist and its evaluation through subject testing in a driving simulator. In an emergency traffic situation where a rear end collision is imminent a swerving maneuver is often too difficult for most drivers. Therefore an assistance system is usefull that supports the driver by steering torque overlay. The paper presents the algorithm used for the assistance. The system was prototypically implemented in a driving simulator and testet with subjects to evaluate the benefits and challenges. The results show that the collision avoidance behaviour of the driver can be improved by the emergency steering assist.
This paper proposes a method for the construction of piecewise affine terminal cost functions for model predictive control (MPC). The terminal cost function is constructed on a predefined partition by solving a linear...
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(纸本)9781450327329
This paper proposes a method for the construction of piecewise affine terminal cost functions for model predictive control (MPC). The terminal cost function is constructed on a predefined partition by solving a linear program for a given piecewise affine system, a stabilizing piecewise affine controller, an invariant set and a piecewise convex stage cost function. The constructed terminal cost function satisfies the sufficient conditions for asymptotic stability if it is used in anMPC scheme. In general, the constructed terminal cost function will be nonconvex. However, optional additional constraints in the linear program ensure that the cost function is convex, reducing the computational effort involved with solving the MPC optimization problem. Multiple examples illustrate the approach. Copyright 2014 ACM.
In this paper, we present a distributed estimation setup where local agents estimate their states from relative measurements received from their neighbours. In the case of heterogeneous multi-agent systems, where only...
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This study suggests a moving horizon H8 control scheme for variable speed wind turbines above the rated wind speed to maintain the output power at the rated value for variable operating points. A constrainedH8 control...
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