Dynamic and Time Efficient Data Assignment via the Pointers Matrix

Abstract

This paper presents an approach that bases on a matrix providing and supporting the time efficient access of agent related data in a multi-agent scenario, e.g. distributed model predictive control. Under some assumptions, the matrix possesses the potential of improving the amount of time required for collecting the required data compared to a basic search routine. Due to the special structure, the matrix can be derived dynamically and can be adapted to a changing number of agents.