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A proposed nonlinear distributed observer incorporating sign information achieves exponential convergence and guarantees leader-follower bipartite synchronization for nonlinear multi-agent systems over static signed networks. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.METHODOLOGICAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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To resolve the bipartite output regulation problem for nonlinear multi-agent systems operating over static signed networks with antagonistic couplings.

September 3, 2026Unmanned Systems

A Distributed Observer Approach to the Bipartite Output Regulation of Nonlinear Multi-Agent Systems over Signed Networks

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CZChi Zhou SWShimin Wang DLDong Liang

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Control design study demonstrates exponential bipartite synchronization in nonlinear multi-agent systems over signed networks, highlighting effective tracking with antagonistic interactions.

Key Points

To resolve the bipartite output regulation problem for nonlinear multi-agent systems operating over static signed networks with antagonistic couplings.
Formulated a nonlinear distributed observer incorporating inter-agent interaction sign data directly into the observer update law.
Established regulation solvability conditions based on nonlinear regulator equations and constructed a distributed state-feedback control law.
Evaluated the performance and feasibility of the control framework using numerical simulations of coupled pendulum systems.
Demonstrated that the nonlinear distributed observer achieves exponential convergence to desired signed reference trajectories.
Guaranteed leader-follower bipartite synchronization for the full closed-loop nonlinear multi-agent system.
Confirmed through pendulum simulations that follower agents successfully converge to references with opposite signs.

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Zhou et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a993626636c6408cfa7f0cc https://doi.org/10.1142/s2301385028500677

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September 3, 2026Unmanned Systems

A Distributed Observer Approach to the Bipartite Output Regulation of Nonlinear Multi-Agent Systems over Signed Networks

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Authors

CZChi Zhou SWShimin Wang DLDong Liang

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Overview

Control design study demonstrates exponential bipartite synchronization in nonlinear multi-agent systems over signed networks, highlighting effective tracking with antagonistic interactions.

Key Points

To resolve the bipartite output regulation problem for nonlinear multi-agent systems operating over static signed networks with antagonistic couplings.
Formulated a nonlinear distributed observer incorporating inter-agent interaction sign data directly into the observer update law.
Established regulation solvability conditions based on nonlinear regulator equations and constructed a distributed state-feedback control law.
Evaluated the performance and feasibility of the control framework using numerical simulations of coupled pendulum systems.
Demonstrated that the nonlinear distributed observer achieves exponential convergence to desired signed reference trajectories.
Guaranteed leader-follower bipartite synchronization for the full closed-loop nonlinear multi-agent system.
Confirmed through pendulum simulations that follower agents successfully converge to references with opposite signs.

Cite This Study

Zhou et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a993626636c6408cfa7f0cc https://doi.org/10.1142/s2301385028500677

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