Symmetry-Based Formation Control on Cycle Graphs Using Dihedral Point Groups

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Main Authors: Martinez, Zamir, Zelazo, Daniel
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Published: 2025
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author Martinez, Zamir
Zelazo, Daniel
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Zelazo, Daniel
contents This work develops a symmetry-based framework for formation control on cycle graphs using Dihedral point-group constraints. We show that enforcing inter-agent reflection symmetries, together with anchoring a single designated agent to its prescribed mirror axis, is sufficient to realize every $\mathcal{C}_{nv}$-symmetric configuration using only $n-1$ communication links. The resulting control laws have a matrix-weighted Laplacian structure and guarantee exponential convergence to the desired symmetric configuration. Furthermore, we extend the method to enable coordinated maneuvers along a time-varying reference trajectory. Simulation results are provided to support the theoretical analysis.
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spellingShingle Symmetry-Based Formation Control on Cycle Graphs Using Dihedral Point Groups
Martinez, Zamir
Zelazo, Daniel
Systems and Control
Optimization and Control
This work develops a symmetry-based framework for formation control on cycle graphs using Dihedral point-group constraints. We show that enforcing inter-agent reflection symmetries, together with anchoring a single designated agent to its prescribed mirror axis, is sufficient to realize every $\mathcal{C}_{nv}$-symmetric configuration using only $n-1$ communication links. The resulting control laws have a matrix-weighted Laplacian structure and guarantee exponential convergence to the desired symmetric configuration. Furthermore, we extend the method to enable coordinated maneuvers along a time-varying reference trajectory. Simulation results are provided to support the theoretical analysis.
title Symmetry-Based Formation Control on Cycle Graphs Using Dihedral Point Groups
topic Systems and Control
Optimization and Control
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2512.06733