A Generative Task Allocation Method for Heterogeneous UAV Swarms Empowered by Heterogeneous Toolchains

Task allocation for heterogeneous unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) swarms requires complex spatiotemporal coordination. While traditional algorithms struggle to interpret abstract semantic intents, general large language models (LLMs) often suffer from physical hallucinations and superficial tactical reasoning. To address these limitations, we propose a generative task allocation paradigm augmented by a heterogeneous toolchain, shifting the approach from rigid numerical optimization toward tool-grounded semantic planning. To implement this and overcome domain data scarcity, we design a decoupled dual-model architecture. This architecture is optimized through an execution-manifold-anchored orthogonal evolution training method. By utilizing simulated self-play within a stable execution environment, this approach prevents gradient conflicts and autonomously generates abundant training data. Furthermore, to resolve the credit assignment problem in long-horizon scenarios, we develop a Recursive Causal Probe (RCP) algorithm. By tracing failures backward through the simulation, RCP synthesizes counterfactual preference data, effectively translating tactical mistakes into precise corrections for the planning model. Extensive simulations demonstrate that our method achieves an 82.34% mission success rate in complex scenarios, requiring significantly fewer interactive corrections than general LLMs, fully verifying its physical feasibility and practical robustness.

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Drones
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2026-04-16
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https://doi.org/10.3390/drones10040289
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Reinforcement Learning in Robotics
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A Generative Task Allocation Method for Heterogeneous UAV Swarms Empowered by Heterogeneous Toolchains

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A Generative Task Allocation Method for Heterogeneous UAV Swarms Empowered by Heterogeneous Toolchains

B Y, Zhuting Yu, Ziqi Hao, Jiayu Cheng, Jianan Li, Jianxing Zhang, Yao Ai
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Abstract

Task allocation for heterogeneous unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) swarms requires complex spatiotemporal coordination. While traditional algorithms struggle to interpret abstract semantic intents, general large language models (LLMs) often suffer from physical hallucinations and superficial tactical reasoning. To address these limitations, we propose a generative task allocation paradigm augmented by a heterogeneous toolchain, shifting the approach from rigid numerical optimization toward tool-grounded semantic planning. To implement this and overcome domain data scarcity, we design a decoupled dual-model architecture. This architecture is optimized through an execution-manifold-anchored orthogonal evolution training method. By utilizing simulated self-play within a stable execution environment, this approach prevents gradient conflicts and autonomously generates abundant training data. Furthermore, to resolve the credit assignment problem in long-horizon scenarios, we develop a Recursive Causal Probe (RCP) algorithm. By tracing failures backward through the simulation, RCP synthesizes counterfactual preference data, effectively translating tactical mistakes into precise corrections for the planning model. Extensive simulations demonstrate that our method achieves an 82.34% mission success rate in complex scenarios, requiring significantly fewer interactive corrections than general LLMs, fully verifying its physical feasibility and practical robustness.

DronesVol. 10(4)
Chinese Academy of Sciences (CN), Shanghai Advanced Research Institute (CN), Institute of Optics and Electronics, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CN), University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (CN), Hangzhou Dianzi University (CN)
Openalex Percentile: Top 20%
Reinforcement Learning in Robotics
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