On non-consensus motions of dynamical linear multiagent systems

Abstract

The non-consensus problems of high order linear time-invariant dynamical homogeneous multi-agent systems are concerned. Based on the conditions of consensus achievement, the mechanisms that lead to non-consensus motions are analyzed. Besides, a comprehensive classification for diverse types of non-consensus phases in accordance to the different conditions is conducted, which is jointly depending on the self-dynamics of agents, the interactive protocol and the graph topology. A series of numerical examples are demonstrated to illustrate the theoretical analysis.