Distributed Optimization for Uncertain High-Order Nonlinear Multiagent Systems via Dynamic Gain Approach

Abstract

In this article, we investigate the distributed output optimization for general uncertain high-order nonlinear multiagent systems (MASs), where nonlinear functions are constrained by a linear growth condition. The dynamic gain approach is utilized to cope with the influence of the unknown optimal solution. First, the distributed optimal coordinators (DOCs) with an adjustable parameter are constructed to steer the generated signals converging to the optimal solution. By developing the iterative design strategy, the dynamic reference-tracking controllers are then designed so that the output of each agent follows the generated value of coordinators, respectively. It is proved that all states are globally bounded, as well as the tracking error between the outputs and optimal solution can be bounded in a finite time by an arbitrarily small constant. Simulation studies demonstrate the validness of the main idea.