On January 31, 2025, a cutting-edge seminar focused on the development of algorithms for Multi-UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) systems was held, showcasing innovative solutions for distributed operations in dynamic environments. The seminar, presented by Anna Manucharyan, addressed the challenges of designing systems where UAVs work together to complete missions while following a leader agent in a constantly changing environment.

One of the core problems discussed was the difficulty of having followers track a leader’s movements without knowing the leader's exact path in advance. The seminar explored solutions for adapting the followers’ trajectories in real-time, allowing them to follow the leader effectively while avoiding obstacles and responding to disturbances along the way.

A significant focus of the discussion was on decentralized control, where each follower UAV makes independent decisions based on local information such as the position of the leader, its own position, and mission locations. The leader UAV, in this framework, follows its predetermined path without needing to compute complex adjustments, while the followers independently compute their trajectories and decide who will be assigned to specific missions.

The seminar highlighted the computational strategies involved in managing these complex interactions, including how followers determine their paths to mission locations while ensuring smooth collaboration in multi-agent systems. The algorithmic solutions presented hold the potential to revolutionize the efficiency and autonomy of UAV systems, particularly in scenarios requiring real-time decision-making and high levels of coordination.

The seminar also touched upon the importance of reliable communication systems, with participants discussing how transmitted information—such as the positions of the leader and followers, and mission coordinates—play a critical role in ensuring seamless operation across the UAV fleet.

This breakthrough approach marks a significant advancement in the field of UAV systems, paving the way for more adaptive, resilient, and autonomous missions in various applications, from surveillance to search-and-rescue operations.