Unmanned Cluster Control Resilience Under Network Attacks

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing technologies for collaborative control of unmanned cluster systems fail to maintain stability when subjected to network attacks, due to neglecting the uncertainty of system parameters and the influence of network attack inputs.

Innovation Solution

A method for collaborative controlling networks resilience of an unmanned cluster system, which involves collecting target and spatial status information, establishing kinematic and dynamic models, constructing uncertainty boundary functions, and designing adaptive robust controllers to compensate for uncertainties and network attacks.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Device complexity

If existing collaborative control methods are used, then the system can operate with simpler control algorithms, but the system stability deteriorates when subjected to network attacks and parameter uncertainties

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecontrol algorithm complexityVSAvoidsystem stability under network attacks
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies preliminary action by constructing uncertainty boundary functions before the actual control process. The method pre-establishes the bounds of system uncertainties and network attack influences, allowing the controller to prepare compensation strategies in advance. This is reflected in Step S4 where uncertainty boundary functions are constructed based on dynamic models, enabling the system to anticipate and counteract potential disturbances before they compromise stability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements feedback through adaptive robust controllers that continuously monitor and adjust control inputs based on system state and uncertainty estimates. The controller uses real-time feedback from the uncertainty boundary functions and system performance to dynamically compensate for network attacks and parameter variations. This is evident in Step S5 where adaptive robust controllers are designed to actively respond to changing conditions while maintaining stability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

2Reliability

If adaptive robust controllers with uncertainty boundary functions are implemented, then the system reliability under network attacks is improved, but the control algorithm complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesystem stability under network attacksVSAvoidcontrol algorithm complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies segmentation by dividing the complex control problem into distinct modules: dynamic model construction, uncertainty boundary function construction, and adaptive robust controller design. Each module handles a specific aspect of the control challenge, making the overall complex system more manageable. The uncertainty boundary function separates the estimation of uncertainty bounds from the actual control law, allowing independent optimization of each component.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent utilizes parameter changes by adapting controller parameters based on the constructed uncertainty boundary functions. The adaptive robust controller dynamically adjusts its parameters according to the estimated uncertainty levels and network attack conditions. This allows the system to maintain high reliability under varying attack scenarios while managing complexity through parameter adaptation rather than structural redesign.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Reliability

If the system considers uncertainty of system parameters and network attack inputs, then the system can maintain stability under attacks, but the computational burden and control design difficulty increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestability maintenance under attacksVSAvoidcontrol design difficulty
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent reduces control design difficulty by performing preliminary construction of uncertainty boundary functions that capture the essential characteristics of system uncertainties and network attacks. This preliminary analysis provides a structured framework for subsequent controller design, eliminating the need for trial-and-error approaches. The boundary functions serve as pre-computed guides that simplify the adaptive control law development process.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS12271663B2Method for collaborative controlling networks resilience of unmanned cluster system, terminal, and storage medium thereof
Publication Date: 2025.04.08 HEFEI UNIV OF TECH
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AI summary

A method for collaborative controlling networks resilience of an unmanned cluster system a computer terminal and a computer readable storage media thereof are invented. The method includes: collecting both targets for tracking and the spatial status information of each unmanned system in the unmanned cluster system; establishing a kinematic model of the unmanned cluster system and constructing a dynamic model of each unmanned system accordingly; constructing an uncertainty boundary function and a adaptive robust controller of each unmanned system accordingly. Then it can effectively deal with the uncertainty of system parameters and the influence of network attack input of the unmanned cluster system by the present invention.