Decentralized multi-robot control distributes reasoning and execution across the machines in a team. Each robot runs its own controller and uses local perception while sharing enough task state to cooperate with the others.
The design can reduce reliance on one central controller and accommodate different robot types. It still needs protocols for resolving conflicts and keeping responsibilities consistent when communication is delayed.
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distributed multi-robot control synonymdecentralized robot team control variant
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How is decentralized multi-robot control different from centralized control?
A centralized controller issues team decisions from one place, while decentralized control gives each robot local decision-making and coordination logic.
Does decentralized control mean robots act independently?
No. The robots coordinate shared goals and state, but each retains responsibility for its own reasoning and physical control.
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