A distributed approach for lidar-based relative state estimation of multi-UAV in GPS-denied environments

In this paper, we present a distributed framework for the lidar-based relative state estimator which achieves highly accurate, real-time trajectory estimation of multiple Unmanned Aerial Vehicles(UAVs) in GPS-denied environments. The system builds atop a factor graph, and only onboard sensors and computing power are utilized. Benefiting from the keyframe strategy, each UAV performs relative state estimation individually and broadcasts very partial information without exchanging raw data. The com...     

Multi-UAV coordination control by chaotic grey wolf optimization based distributed MPC with event-triggered strategy

The paper proposes a new swarm intelligence-based distributed Model Predictive Control (MPC) approach for coordination control of multiple Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). First, a distributed MPC framework is designed and each member only shares the information with neighbors. The Chaotic Grey Wolf Optimization (CGWO) method is developed on the basis of chaotic initialization and chaotic search to solve the local Finite Horizon Optimal Control Problem (FHOCP). Then, the distributed cost function is designed and integrated into each FHOCP to achieve multi-UAV formation control and trajectory tracking with no-fly zone constraint. Further, an event-triggered strategy is proposed to reduce the computational burden for the distributed MPC approach, which considers the predicted state errors and the convergence of cost function. Simulation results show that the CGWO-based distributed MPC approach is more computationally efficient to achieve multi-UAV coordination control than traditional method.     

Cooperative task assignment of multi-UAV system

With the rapid development of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) technology, one of the emerging fields is to utilize multi-UAV as a team under autonomous control in a complex environment. Among the challenges in fully achieving autonomous control, Cooperative task assignment stands out as the key function. In this paper, we analyze the importance and difficulties of multi-UAV cooperative task assignment in characterizing scenarios and obtaining high-quality solutions. Furthermore, we present three promising directions for future research: Cooperative task assignment in a dynamic complex environment, in an unmanned-manned aircraft system and in a UAV swarm. Our goal is to provide a brief review of multi-UAV cooperative task assignment for readers to further explore.     

联合连通拓扑下多无人机编队控制

针对在联合连通拓扑条件下的多无人机系统,研究了具有二阶动力学系统模型的多无人机系统时变编队控制问题。基于一致性理论,设计了一致性控制器,将联合连通拓扑条件下的编队控制问题简化为低阶时间平均系统的渐进稳定性问题。利用Lyapunov函数证明了所设计的控制器能够实现编队控制,并利用线性矩阵不等式(LMI)方法给出了控制器的设计算法。在三维空间中,对多无人机系统进行了仿真,验证了所设计的一致性控制器能够使得多无人机系统在联合连通拓扑条件下形成时变编队。     

基于改进狼群算法的多无人机协同多目标分配CSCD

针对现代空战多无人机协同多目标任务分配问题,结合标准狼群算法,提出了一种改进狼群算法的多目标任务分配方法。根据狼群的不同分工以及搜索属性,建立了基于自主游走机制的头狼产生规则、基于多策略知识库的探狼游走机制和基于自适应步长的猛狼奔袭及围攻方式,从而对传统狼群算法的随机性进行智能化约束与控制,以解决多无人机协同多目标任务分配问题。数值仿真结果表明,该方法能够快速有效获得任务分配方案,避免陷入局部最优。