Consensus of networked control multi-agent systems using a double-layer encryption scheme

This paper addresses the decentralized consensus problem for a system of multiple dynamic agents with remote controllers via networking, known as a networked control multi-agent system (NCMAS). It presents a challenging scenario where partial dynamic entities or remote control units are vulnerable t...

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Main Authors: Yamin Yan, Zhiyong Chen, Vijay Varadharajan
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Language:English
Published: KeAi Communications Co., Ltd. 2023-11-01
Series:Journal of Automation and Intelligence
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2949855423000448
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description This paper addresses the decentralized consensus problem for a system of multiple dynamic agents with remote controllers via networking, known as a networked control multi-agent system (NCMAS). It presents a challenging scenario where partial dynamic entities or remote control units are vulnerable to disclosure attacks, making them potentially malicious. To tackle this issue, we propose a secure decentralized control design approach employing a double-layer cryptographic strategy. This approach not only ensures that the input and output information of the benign entities remains protected from the malicious entities but also practically achieves consensus performance. The paper provides an explicit design, supported by theoretical proof and numerical verification, covering stability, steady-state error, and the prevention of computation overflow or underflow.
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spelling doaj-art-9f6ea76a2b904766bb7cf573b87d87192025-08-20T02:51:39ZengKeAi Communications Co., Ltd.Journal of Automation and Intelligence2949-85542023-11-012421822610.1016/j.jai.2023.10.001Consensus of networked control multi-agent systems using a double-layer encryption schemeYamin Yan0Zhiyong Chen1Vijay Varadharajan2Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong, ChinaSchool of Engineering, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia; Corresponding author.School of Information and Physical Sciences, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, AustraliaThis paper addresses the decentralized consensus problem for a system of multiple dynamic agents with remote controllers via networking, known as a networked control multi-agent system (NCMAS). It presents a challenging scenario where partial dynamic entities or remote control units are vulnerable to disclosure attacks, making them potentially malicious. To tackle this issue, we propose a secure decentralized control design approach employing a double-layer cryptographic strategy. This approach not only ensures that the input and output information of the benign entities remains protected from the malicious entities but also practically achieves consensus performance. The paper provides an explicit design, supported by theoretical proof and numerical verification, covering stability, steady-state error, and the prevention of computation overflow or underflow.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2949855423000448Multi-agent systemsNetworked controlCyberphysical securityEncryptionConsensus
spellingShingle Yamin Yan
Zhiyong Chen
Vijay Varadharajan
Consensus of networked control multi-agent systems using a double-layer encryption scheme
Journal of Automation and Intelligence
Multi-agent systems
Networked control
Cyberphysical security
Encryption
Consensus
title Consensus of networked control multi-agent systems using a double-layer encryption scheme
title_full Consensus of networked control multi-agent systems using a double-layer encryption scheme
title_fullStr Consensus of networked control multi-agent systems using a double-layer encryption scheme
title_full_unstemmed Consensus of networked control multi-agent systems using a double-layer encryption scheme
title_short Consensus of networked control multi-agent systems using a double-layer encryption scheme
title_sort consensus of networked control multi agent systems using a double layer encryption scheme
topic Multi-agent systems
Networked control
Cyberphysical security
Encryption
Consensus
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2949855423000448
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