Distributed Reduced-Order Observer-Based Consensus of Multiple Euler-Lagrange Systems Over Switching Networks

In this paper, we investigate leader-follower consensus (LFC) of multiple Euler-Lagrange systems (MELSs) under the case that followers can only measure partial output information of leader system, and the communication network among followers is switching and jointly connected. Firstly, in order to accurately estimate complete state information of the leader system in real time, we propose a distributed reduced-order observer, which is valid over a jointly connected switching network. Then, by applying this distributed reduced-order observer, we further design an observer-based controller for multiple Euler-Lagrange systems (MELSs) to reach leader-follower consensus (LFC). Distinct with the existing controllers for LFC of MELSs, this controller is robust for bounded external disturbances, and independent of the structure and features of Euler-Lagrange (EL) system. At last, a simulation example is given to confirm the effectiveness of the proposed distributed reduced-order observer and robust controller.