A Dynamical Trap Made of Target-Tracking Chasers

TL;DR

This paper introduces a dynamical trapping system with multiple chasers using target-tracking forces, emphasizing group division and movement synchronization for effective capture, with potential applications in wildlife control.

Contribution

It presents a novel multi-chaser trapping method based on target-tracking dynamics, highlighting the importance of group coordination and movement synchronization.

Findings

Group division enhances capture success.

Synchronization of movement improves trapping efficiency.

Predictive targeting is beneficial but not essential.

Abstract

We propose a dynamical trapping system composed of multiple chasers subject to target-tracking forces utilizing the velocity and position information of a single escaping target. To successfully capture the target, dividing chasers into multiple groups while each group approaching its assigned destination in the proper vicinity of the target is essential. Moving direction synchronization between the target and its chasers is crucial to the capturing process, while guiding chasers to the predicted position of the target in future only improves the efficiency of capture but is not indispensable. Potential applications of our trapping system include capturing live animals such as bears invading a human residential area.