Optimal consensus control for partially unknown multi-agent systems with switching communication topology

Since the local neighborhood tracking error system for switching multi-agent systems (MASs) is time-varying, the existing optimal consensus method for fixed MASs cannot be used in switching MASs. This paper proposes a new approach to solve the optimal consensus problems of linear switching MASs. Firstly, a new augment local neighborhood tracking error (ALNTE) system, which is based on the joint communication topology, is developed to construct the control object, and the open-loop estimation method is used to estimate the ALNTE for individuals. Secondly, based on the ALNTE system, the performance index is designed, and the value iteration method is used to solve the coupled Hamilton-Jacobi-Bellman equations and obtain the optimal control. Finally, theoretical analysis is given to prove the learning stability and control stability of the value iteration method, and a numerical simulation is used to verify the effectiveness of the proposed method. Copyright (C) 2023 The Authors.