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In this paper, a new position tracking control scheme is proposed for the MRMS while considering the communication strength dynamics between robotic manipulators. The control scheme designed in this paper consists of two parts: the first part is to design the control protocol in the RMS, and the second part is to design the coupling relationship in the CSS. Through these two parts, we can achieve the position tracking of an MRMS. Firstly, the dynamical mathematical model of the RMS and CSS in the MRMS is constructed, and the corresponding assumptions are given. Then, the corresponding stability analysis is proposed, which provides the basis for a theoretical understanding of the underlying problem. 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