Finite-time and fixed-time consensus control of multi-agent systems driven by parabolic partial differential equations

Abstract: This paper focuses on the study of the finite-time consensus (FTC) and fixed-time consensus (FXC) issues of multi-agent systems (MASs) driven by parabolic partial differential equations (PDEs). Compared with the study in the existing literature, the topic of FTC and FXC control is first embodied in MASs driven by parabolic PDEs. Based on the Lyapunov theorems, the FTC and FXC controllers are devised to ensure that the MASs converge to a stable state with external disturbance. Furthermore, we simplify the controllers to guarantee the FTC and FXC of MASs without external disturbance. Finally, two illustrative examples are given to verify the feasibility of controllers.