Local Stackelberg equilibrium seeking in generalized aggregative games

We propose a two-layer, semi-decentralized algorithm to compute a local solution to the Stackelberg equilibrium problem in aggregative games with coupling constraints. Specifically, we focus on a single-leader, multiple follower problem, and after equivalently recasting the Stackelberg game as a mathematical program with complementarity...

Multi-Vehicle Automated Driving as a Generalized Mixed-Integer Potential Game

This paper considers the multi-vehicle automated driving coordination problem. We develop a distributed, hybrid decision-making framework for safe and efficient autonomous driving of selfish vehicles on multi-lane highways, where each dynamics is modeled as a mixed-logical–dynamical system. We formalize the coordination problem as a generalized...

A wireless, skin-interfaced biosensor for cerebral hemodynamic monitoring in pediatric care

The standard of clinical care in many pediatric and neonatal neurocritical care units involves continuous monitoring of cerebral hemodynamics using hard-wired devices that physically adhere to the skin and connect to base stations that commonly mount on an adjacent wall or stand. Risks of iatrogenic skin injuries associated with adhesives...

Network-decentralised optimisation and control: An explicit saturated solution

This paper proposes a decentralised explicit (closed-form) iterative formula that solves convex programming problems with linear equality constraints and interval bounds on the decision variables. In particular, we consider a team of decision agents, each setting the value of a subset of the variables, and a team of information agents, in...

On the convergence of discrete-time linear systems: A linear time-varying Mann iteration converges IFF its operator is strictly pseudocontractive

Dielectric interfaces in DC constructions: Space charge and polarization phenomena

Interfaces between dielectrics are considered one of the weakest parts of an insulation system but their behavior under electrical stress is not yet completely understood. In particular, when a dc voltage is applied, the electric field distribution at the interface is quite difficult to predict. This is mainly due to the accumulation of internal...

Calculation and measurement of space charge in MV-size xxtruded cables systems under load conditions

A load current in dc high voltage cables results in a temperature drop across the insulation and hence a radial distribution of the insulation conductivity is found. Direct consequence is an accumulation of space charge in the bulk of the nsulation, that may significantly affect its reliability. This phenomenon was modeled in terms of the...