Distributed optimization of nonlinear singularly perturbed multi-agent systems via a small-gain approach and sliding mode control

This paper addressed the challenging problem of distributed optimization for nonlinear singular perturbation multi-agent systems. The main focus lies in steering the system outputs toward the optimal points of a globally objective function, which was formed by the combination of several local functi...

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Main Authors: Li, Qian, Jin, Zhenghong, Qiao, Linyan, Du, Aichun, Liu, Gang
Other Authors: School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: 2024
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10356/181837
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Institution: Nanyang Technological University
Language: English
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Summary:This paper addressed the challenging problem of distributed optimization for nonlinear singular perturbation multi-agent systems. The main focus lies in steering the system outputs toward the optimal points of a globally objective function, which was formed by the combination of several local functions. To achieve this objective, the singular perturbation multi-agent system was initially decomposed into fast and slow subsystems. Compared to traditional methods, robustness in reference-tracking signals was ensured through the design of fast-slow sliding mode controllers. Additionally, our method ensured robustness against errors between reference signals and optimal values by employing a distributed optimizer to generate precise reference signals. Furthermore, the stability of the entire closed-loop system was rigorously guaranteed through the application of the small-gain theorem. To demonstrate the efficacy of the proposed approach, a numerical example was presented, providing empirical validation of its effectiveness in practical scenarios.