1st Edition

Robotic Swarming Control via Voronoi Tessellations Foundations and Applications

By Kai Cao, ChaoBo Chen, Song Gao, YangQuan Chen Copyright 2027
297 Pages 155 B/W Illustrations
by CRC Press

297 Pages 155 B/W Illustrations
by CRC Press

With the help of a Voronoi diagram, this book systematically discusses how to solve the core cooperative control problem in a multi-robot system. From basic theory to cutting-edge applications, Robotic Swarming Control via Voronoi Tessellations: Foundations and Applications provides a comprehensive overview of the subject matter, offering readers a rigorous and practical knowledge system.... Read more

1. Introduction  2. Geometric Properties and Computational Methods  3. Multi-Robot Cooperation and Formation  4. Multi-Robot Formation Switching  5. Multi-Robot Safety and Collision Avoidance  6. Multi-Robot Source Search and Coverage Control  7. Multi-Robot System Optimization and Health Management  8. Multi-Robot Capture  9. Reinforcement Learning and Multi-Robot Capture  10. Multi-Robot Physical Implementation  11. Conclusions and Future Prospects

Biography

Kai Cao is an associate professor at Xi’an Technological University and deputy director of the International Joint Research Center for Autonomous Systems and Intelligent Control in Shaanxi Province, China. His main research directions include multi-agent systems, multi-robot formation control and source localization, and collaborative multispectral remote sensing based on small drones.

ChaoBo Chen is a professor at Xi’an Technological University. He is currently the dean of the School of Electronic Information Engineering of Xi’an Technological University and the council member and deputy secretary-general of Shaanxi Provincial Automation Society. His current research focuses on intelligent control, fault diagnosis, and fault tolerance control.

Song Gao is a professor at Xi’an Technological University. Director of the International Joint Research Center for Autonomous Systems and Intelligent Control in Shaanxi Province, his research interests include autonomous intelligent unmanned systems, robot multi-mode intelligent inspection, automation control, and grid-connected inverter technology.

YangQuan Chen, a Clarivate Highly Cited Researcher, is a professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, School of Engineering, University of California, Merced. His research interests include mechatronics, smart control engineering via digital twins, and applied fractional calculus in STEM.