In this paper, a simple but efficient framework is proposed to achieve finite-time decentralized formation tracking of multiple autonomous vehicles with the introduction of decentralized sliding mode estimators. First, we propose and study both first-order and second-order decentralized sliding mode estimators. In particular, we show that the proposed first-order decentralized sliding mode esti...

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State-of-the-art baggage handling systems transport luggage in an automated way using destination coded vehicles (DCVs). These vehicles transport the bags at high speeds on a “mini” railway network. Currently, the networks are simple, with only a few junctions, since otherwise bottlenecks would be created at the junctions. This makes the system inefficient. In the research we conduct, more comp...

State-of-the-art baggage handling systems transport luggage in an automated way using destination coded vehicles (DCVs). These vehicles transport the bags at high speeds on a “mini” railway network. Currently, the networks are simple, with only a few junctions, since otherwise bottlenecks would be created at the junctions. This makes the system inefficient. In the research we conduct, more comp...

Arguments are given for the tenet that although the immune system has no long term goals, it does have short term goals | which are often contradictory. Simple models illustrate how feedbacks can (i) harmonize connicting goals, (ii) improve the performance of a given type of eeec-tor cell, (iii) cause the preferential ampliication of more potent eeectors. It is shown that spatial organization c...

Billions of users are now inter-connected in Online Social Networks (OSNs) and, as they interact with each other, massive amounts of potentially private data are collected at the OSN providers’ (e.g., Facebook or Twitter) premises. Unfortunately, provider-initiated privacy violations on this data are frequent and there is little chance that the providers will grant users effective dataprotectio...

One of the new computer technology for controlling production systems is an autonomous decentralized Flexible Manufacturing System (FMS). The autonomous decentralized FMS aims at high production efficiency by giving self-control or decentralizing the plan, design and operation of FMS. This paper discusses the intelligent real-time decision making necessary for realizing an autonomous decentrali...

The recent and rapid development of P2P systems is paving the way for a distinguished manner of computing where autonomy and decentralization are the foundation of success. In this paper, we focus on the problem of free riding in decentralized collaborative environments. We propose a novel free riders filtering algorithm based on trustworthiness. Existing, literature does not consider trustwort...

Autonomous Decentralized System (ADS) has the properties of online expansion, online maintenance and fault tolerance, which are among the important features for next generation information services. Since information services require transfer of large amounts of data with different levels of Quality of Services (QoS), it is necessary to have an ADS architecture to satisfy these requirements. Th...

Abstract. The smart sensor technology has opened new horizons for assessing and monitoring structural health of civil infrastructure. Smart sensor’s unique features such as onboard computation, wireless communication, and cost effectiveness can enable a dense network of sensors that is essential for accurate assessment of structural health in large-scale civil structures. While most research ef...