Distributed Optimization for Second-Order Multi-Agent Systems over Directed Networks

Abstract

This paper studies a generalized distributed optimization problem for second-order multi-agent systems (MASs) over directed networks. Firstly, an improved distributed continuous-time algorithm is proposed. By using the linear transformation method and Lyapunov stability theory, some conditions are obtained to guarantee all agents’ states asymptotically reach the optimal solution. Secondly, to reduce unnecessary communication transmission and control cost, an event-triggered algorithm is designed. Moreover, the convergence of the algorithm is proved, and the Zeno behavior can be avoided based on strict theoretic analysis. Finally, one example is given to verify the good performance of the proposed algorithms.

Keywords

• distributed optimization
• directed graph
• event-triggered communication
• multi-agent systems