Distributed control of multi-robot systems using bifurcating potential fields

نویسندگان

  • Derek J. Bennet
  • Colin R. McInnes
چکیده

The distributed control of multi-robot systems has been shown to have advantages over conventional single robot systems. These include scalability, flexibility and robustness to failures. This paper considers pattern formation and reconfigurability in a multi-robot system using bifurcating potential fields. It is shown how various patterns can be achieved through a simple free parameter change. In addition the stability of the system of robots is proven to ensure that desired behaviours always occur.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Robotics and Autonomous Systems

دوره 58  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2010