A Prescribed-Time Consensus Algorithm for Distributed Time-Varying Optimization Based on Multiagent Systems

This paper presents a distributed optimization algorithm for time-varying objective functions utilizing a prescribed-time convergent multi-agent system within undirected communication networks. Departing from conventional time-invariant optimization paradigms with static optimal solutions, our appro...

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Main Authors: Yanling Zheng, Siyu Liu, Jie Zhong
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Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-07-01
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description This paper presents a distributed optimization algorithm for time-varying objective functions utilizing a prescribed-time convergent multi-agent system within undirected communication networks. Departing from conventional time-invariant optimization paradigms with static optimal solutions, our approach specifically addresses the challenge of tracking dynamic optimal trajectories in evolving environments. A novel continuous-time distributed optimization algorithm is developed based on prescribed-time consensus, guaranteeing the consensus attainment among agents within a user-defined timeframe while asymptotically converging to the time-dependent optimal solution. The proposed methodology enables explicit predetermination of convergence duration, representing a significant advancement over existing asymptotic convergence methods. Moreover, two simulation examples on the rendezvous problem and multi-robots control are presented to validate the theoretical results, exhibiting precise time-controlled convergence characteristics and effective tracking performance for time-varying optimization targets.
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spelling doaj-art-986c8fd38c414f2e8b678affb57b4abd2025-08-20T03:16:46ZengMDPI AGMathematics2227-73902025-07-011313219010.3390/math13132190A Prescribed-Time Consensus Algorithm for Distributed Time-Varying Optimization Based on Multiagent SystemsYanling Zheng0Siyu Liu1Jie Zhong2School of Science, Zhejiang University of Science and Technology, Hangzhou 310023, ChinaCollege of Engineering, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua 321004, ChinaCollege of Mathematics and Computer Science, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua 321004, ChinaThis paper presents a distributed optimization algorithm for time-varying objective functions utilizing a prescribed-time convergent multi-agent system within undirected communication networks. Departing from conventional time-invariant optimization paradigms with static optimal solutions, our approach specifically addresses the challenge of tracking dynamic optimal trajectories in evolving environments. A novel continuous-time distributed optimization algorithm is developed based on prescribed-time consensus, guaranteeing the consensus attainment among agents within a user-defined timeframe while asymptotically converging to the time-dependent optimal solution. The proposed methodology enables explicit predetermination of convergence duration, representing a significant advancement over existing asymptotic convergence methods. Moreover, two simulation examples on the rendezvous problem and multi-robots control are presented to validate the theoretical results, exhibiting precise time-controlled convergence characteristics and effective tracking performance for time-varying optimization targets.https://www.mdpi.com/2227-7390/13/13/2190distributed optimizationprescribed-time consensustime-varying functionmultiagent system
spellingShingle Yanling Zheng
Siyu Liu
Jie Zhong
A Prescribed-Time Consensus Algorithm for Distributed Time-Varying Optimization Based on Multiagent Systems
Mathematics
distributed optimization
prescribed-time consensus
time-varying function
multiagent system
title A Prescribed-Time Consensus Algorithm for Distributed Time-Varying Optimization Based on Multiagent Systems
title_full A Prescribed-Time Consensus Algorithm for Distributed Time-Varying Optimization Based on Multiagent Systems
title_fullStr A Prescribed-Time Consensus Algorithm for Distributed Time-Varying Optimization Based on Multiagent Systems
title_full_unstemmed A Prescribed-Time Consensus Algorithm for Distributed Time-Varying Optimization Based on Multiagent Systems
title_short A Prescribed-Time Consensus Algorithm for Distributed Time-Varying Optimization Based on Multiagent Systems
title_sort prescribed time consensus algorithm for distributed time varying optimization based on multiagent systems
topic distributed optimization
prescribed-time consensus
time-varying function
multiagent system
url https://www.mdpi.com/2227-7390/13/13/2190
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