Autonomous Coalition Formation Algorithm for UAVs to Perform Search and Attack Operation

Project Title

Autonomous Coalition Formation Algorithm for UAVs to Perform Search and Attack Operation

Project Area of Specialization Artificial IntelligenceProject Summary

In Autonomous coalition formation, if an individual UAV does not have sufficient resources to neutralize a target then a coalition of UAVs may need to be formed that fulfills the target resource requirement. We will propose an algorithm for the decentralized coalition formation of multiple heterogeneous UAVs that cooperatively perform a search and attack task to neutralize the targets.

Algorithm Summary

• First, the responding UAVs are sorted in the ascending order of their resource difference based cost, and then the eligible sets of UAVs with required total resources that can fulfill the target resource criteria are determined.
• Second, from the eligible sets of UAVs, the algorithm determines the set with minimum time to neutralize the target based on the time of arrival of UAVs on target.

The algorithm presented in this project forms a coalition of UAVs on the basis of two main objectives, which are:

1. by minimizing the coalition size.
2. neutralizing the target in minimum time.

Project Objectives

The main objective of the proposed algorithm is to determine the smallest coalition that would successfully destroy the target in minimum time. In simple words, our main objective is that our system must have the following two main performance abilities:

• Decentralized Cooperative Coalition formation.
• Neutralize the target.

Project Implementation Method

In this project, we initialize a GPS grid for UAVs, from which they have information of their environment or region in which UAVs performing certain tasks. In this step, coordinates are developed by MATLAB coding. Coordinates' information is given into GPS. Design UAVs (in MATLAB Simulink model). In this step, the UAVs which have designed previously have given GPS information so it can be performed an operation on target by giving coordinates. Finally when we have all the information about coordinates, resources then we will perform neutralized and attack operations on targets by coalition formation of Multiple UAVs.

Benefits of the Project

The main benefits of the decentralized cooperative coalition  of UAVs are as follows:

Military operations

• Border patrol
• Surveillance
• Reconnaissance, target search, and attack, battle damage assessment, etc.
• Search and Rescue
• Aerial Surveillance
• Remote Sensing
• Environment Protection
• Agriculture Operation

Technical Details of Final Deliverable

Technical details of the project are as follows:

1. We will design the UAVs simulator on MATLAB.
2. We have designed the GPS Grid that takes the waypoints from the simulator and gives us the animated. overview of UAVs movement on MATLAB.
3. we allocate the resources such as fuel, momentum, neutralizing, and attack resources, etc.
4. We will design the Decentralized Cooperative Coalition algorithm for UAVs to search and track operations on the basis of resources.
5. After this, we try to add more UAVs to the whole program to neutralize and attack the multiple targets.

Final Deliverable of the Project HW/SW integrated systemCore Industry SecurityOther Industries Education , IT , Agriculture , Health Core Technology Artificial Intelligence(AI)Other Technologies Internet of Things (IoT), RoboticsSustainable Development Goals Decent Work and Economic Growth, Sustainable Cities and Communities, Responsible Consumption and Production, Peace and Justice Strong InstitutionsRequired Resources

Item Name	Type	No. of Units	Per Unit Cost (in Rs)	Total (in Rs)
			Total in (Rs)	80000
Inspire 2 GPS module	Equipment	3	4000	12000
GM16-050* SH High Torque 12v dc motor for drones	Equipment	12	400	4800
*HC-SR04* Ultrasonic Sensor	Equipment	3	75	225
APM 2.8 Flight Controller	Equipment	3	4000	12000
Mini Quadcopter Carbon Fiber Frame Kit *ZMR250*	Equipment	3	3000	9000
flysky fs-i6 fs i6 2.4g 6ch RC transmitter receiver	Equipment	3	6500	19500
Camera module for UAVs: 5G GPS WIFI FPV With 1080P HD Camera	Equipment	3	3500	10500
drone speed controller/electronic speed controller esc	Equipment	3	600	1800
Packet of Wires	Equipment	1	175	175
PCB board + fabrication services	Miscellaneous	3	500	1500
Transport charges	Miscellaneous	1	3000	3000
Welding service charges	Miscellaneous	1	3000	3000
Equipment shipment fee	Miscellaneous	1	2500	2500