Consensus Problem of Multi-Agent Systems and Applications - Linear-Transformation-Based Partial Stability Approach

In this talk, we will first introduce the concept of consensus problem of multi-agent systems, then discuss a classification of the complex cases. Next, we propose a liner transformation to equivalently transform the consensus problem to a partial stability problem. Thus, based on this equivalent transformation, we can solve various types of consensus problems by means of the corresponding partial stability or full stability theory. As examples, we will present solutions of some special cases of the consensus problems. Finally, we will give an application example of multi-vehicle platoon in intelligent transportation system.