# ALADIN-α -- An open-source MATLAB toolbox for distributed non-convex optimization

arXiv: https://arxiv.org/abs/2006.01866 · HTML: https://mlsanity.com/paper/2006.01866/

## Key facts

- Cited by 1 papers in the map (data through 14 Oct 2026).
- First posted on arXiv 2 Jun 2020.

## Built on by (most cited first, 1 of 1)

- [Toward Scalable Multirobot Control: Fast Policy Learning in Distributed MPC](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2412.19669/) (2024)

## Abstract (arXiv)

This paper introduces an open-source software for distributed and decentralized non-convex optimization named ALADIN-α. ALADIN-α is a MATLAB implementation of tailored variants of the Augmented Lagrangian Alternating Direction Inexact Newton (ALADIN) algorithm. Its user interface is convenient for rapid prototyping of non-convex distributed optimization algorithms. An improved version of the recently proposed bi-level variant of ALADIN is included enabling decentralized non-convex optimization with reduced information exchange. A collection of examples from different applications fields including chemical engineering, robotics, and power systems underpins the potential of ALADIN-α.