Edge Dynamics based Distributed Formation Controller Design for Unmanned Vehicle Groups

This paper proposes a novel approach based on the edge dynamics to design a distributed formation controller for multi-agent systems with generic linear dynamics. Consequently, sufficient conditions are derived under which a desired formation pattern can be achieved. The obtained results are then utilized to design controllers for a group of unmanned front-wheel steering vehicles with nonlinear models such that they achieve an expected formation. Simulation results on a vehicle group shows the efficiency of the proposed approach.