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Finite-Time Consensus of Nonlinear Multi-Agent Systems with Intermittent DoS Attacks

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Researchers from the Nanjing University of Science and Technology have made significant progress in addressing the finite-time consensus problem of nonlinear multi-agent systems (MASs) with intermittent denial-of-service (DoS) attacks. The study presents a novel finite-time stability standard for intermittent control systems, utilizing the piecewise Lyapunov function approach to derive sufficient criteria for guaranteeing the finite-time consensus of the nonlinear MASs. The research demonstrates that the proposed methods can achieve smaller settling times with more valuable information available.

Key Takeaways:

  • The study focuses on the finite-time consensus problem of nonlinear multi-agent systems (MASs) with intermittent denial-of-service (DoS) attacks.
  • Three types of topological structures induced by DoS attacks are considered: partially broken links with preserved connectivity, partially broken links, and completely broken links.
  • A novel finite-time stability standard for intermittent control systems is presented, utilizing the piecewise Lyapunov function approach to derive sufficient criteria for guaranteeing the finite-time consensus of the nonlinear MASs.
  • The research demonstrates that the proposed methods can achieve smaller settling times with more valuable information available.
  • The study provides estimation approaches of the settling time, achieving better consensus performance.
  • The proposed methods are applicable to various real-world systems, including autonomous vehicles and smart grids.
  • The research has been peer-reviewed and published in the ISA Transactions journal.

Statistics:

  • The proposed methods can achieve smaller settling times with more valuable information available.
  • The research provides estimation approaches of the settling time, achieving a better consensus performance.
  • The study focuses on nonlinear multi-agent systems with intermittent DoS attacks.
  • The proposed methods are applicable to various real-world systems, including autonomous vehicles and smart grids.
  • The research has been published in the ISA Transactions journal.

Sources:

  • [1] NewsRx. "New Findings from Nanjing University of Science and Technology Yields New Data on Technology (Finite-time consensus of nonlinear multi-agent systems with intermittent DoS attacks)." Journal of Engineering. October 20, 2025; p 1837.
  • [2] Elsevier. "Finite-time consensus of nonlinear multi-agent systems with intermittent DoS attacks." ISA Transactions, 2025.

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