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Intelligent Algorithms in Unmanned Systems and Swarms

Submission Deadline: 31 December 2023 (closed)

Guest Editors

Prof. Jin Yi, Chongqing University, Chongqing, China
Prof. Wenying Xu, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
Prof. Dengyu Xiao, Chongqing University, Chongqing, China

Summary

Swarms of unmanned systems, such as drones, mobile robots and unmanned surface vessels, have the potential to revolutionize various industries, including search and rescue, agriculture, surveillance, and transportation. The collective behavior of these systems can help accomplish complex tasks that are otherwise impossible for a single unit. However, managing and controlling swarms of unmanned systems is a challenging task due to their decentralized nature.

 

Intelligent algorithms have shown great promise in improving the performance of swarms of unmanned systems by enabling them to operate autonomously with high efficiency, scalability, and adaptability. These algorithms use decision-making techniques based on machine learning, optimization, and game theory to coordinate the actions of individual units within a swarm.

 

This special issue aims to bring together researchers and practitioners from academia and industry to share their latest research findings and practical applications related to intelligent algorithms in swarms of unmanned systems. Original research, review, and application papers are both welcome.


Keywords

Swarm formation and control;
Multi-agent coordination and communication;
Task assignment and scheduling;
Resource management and allocation;
Path planning and navigation;
Distributed sensing and perception;
Autonomous decision-making and learning;
Adaptive control and fault diagnosis of unmanned systems.

Published Papers


  • Open Access

    ARTICLE

    Performance Evaluation of Multi-Agent Reinforcement Learning Algorithms

    Abdulghani M. Abdulghani, Mokhles M. Abdulghani, Wilbur L. Walters, Khalid H. Abed
    Intelligent Automation & Soft Computing, DOI:10.32604/iasc.2024.047017
    (This article belongs to the Special Issue: Intelligent Algorithms in Unmanned Systems and Swarms)
    Abstract Multi-Agent Reinforcement Learning (MARL) has proven to be successful in cooperative assignments. MARL is used to investigate how autonomous agents with the same interests can connect and act in one team. MARL cooperation scenarios are explored in recreational cooperative augmented reality environments, as well as real-world scenarios in robotics. In this paper, we explore the realm of MARL and its potential applications in cooperative assignments. Our focus is on developing a multi-agent system that can collaborate to attack or defend against enemies and achieve victory with minimal damage. To accomplish this, we utilize the StarCraft Multi-Agent Challenge (SMAC) environment and… More >

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