Decentralized adaptive tracking control of nonaffine nonlinear large-scale systems with time delays

This paper addresses the problem of decentralized tracking control of large-scale systems with uncertain nonaffine nonlinear isolated subsystems and nonlinear interconnections with time-varying delays. Based on Lyapunov-Krasovskii functional approach and implicit function theorem, a delay-independent decentralized tracking controller is proposed. Due to functional approximation capability of fuzzy logic systems (FLS), neither strict structure restrictions on the isolated subsystems nor a priori knowledge of the strong interconnections with time-varying delays is required in our control design. Furthermore, transient performance of the resulting closed-loop system is also addressed under an analytical framework. Finally, two numerical examples are provided to show the effectiveness of the proposed controller.     

不确定非线性系统的模糊鲁棒??∞ 跟踪控制

针对一类不确定非线性系统,提出一种新的模糊鲁棒H∞跟踪控制方案。应用模糊T-S模型表征非线性系统,系统不确定性通过模糊逻辑系统消除。由线性矩阵不等式和自适应律给出了模糊控制器存在的一个充分条件。基于Lyapunov稳定性理论,模糊控制方案在所有闭环信号最终一致有界下保证了期望的H∞跟踪性能。两连杆机械臂的仿真结果表明了该方案的可行性。     

Terminal sliding mode control of second-order nonlinear uncertain systems

In this paper, a terminal sliding mode control scheme is proposed for second-order nonlinear uncertain systems. By using a function augmented sliding hyperplane, it is guaranteed that the output tracking error converges to zero in finite time which can be set arbitrarily. In addition, the proposed scheme eliminates the reaching phase problem so that the closed-loop system always shows the invariance property to parameter uncertainties. Copyright © 1999 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Robust adaptive self-structuring fuzzy control design for nonaffine,nonlinear systems

In this article, a robust adaptive self-structuring fuzzy control (RASFC) scheme for the uncertain or ill-defined nonlinear, nonaffine systems is proposed. The RASFC scheme is composed of a robust adaptive controller and a self-structuring fuzzy controller. In the self-structuring fuzzy controller design, a novel self-structuring fuzzy system (SFS) is used to approximate the unknown plant nonlinearity, and the SFS can automatically grow and prune fuzzy rules to realise a compact fuzzy rule base. The robust adaptive controller is designed to achieve an L ₂ tracking performance to stabilise the closed-loop system. This L ₂ tracking performance can provide a clear expression of tracking error in terms of the sum of lumped uncertainty and external disturbance, which has not been shown in previous works. Finally, five examples are presented to show that the proposed RASFC scheme can achieve favourable tracking performance, yet heavy computational burden is relieved.     

Chattering free adaptive fuzzy terminal sliding mode control for second order nonlinear system

A novel fuzzy terminal sliding mode control （FTSMC） scheme is proposed for position tracking of a class of second-order nonlinear uncertain system. In the proposed scheme, we integrate input-output linearization technique to cancel the nonlinearities. By using a function-augmented sliding hyperplane, it is guaranteed that the output tracking error converges to zero in finite time which can be set arbitrarily. The proposed scheme eliminates reaching phase problem, so that the closed-loop system always shows invariance property to parameter uncertainties. Fuzzy logic systems are used to approximate the unknown system functions and switch item. Robust adaptive law is proposed to reduce approximation errors between true nonlinear functions and fuzzy systems, thus chattering phenomenon can be eliminated. Stability of the proposed control scheme is proved and the scheme is applied to an inverted pendulum system. Simulation studies are provided to confirm performance and effectiveness of the proposed control approach.     

Chattering free adaptive fuzzy terminal sliding mode control for second order nonlinear system

A novel fuzzy terminal sliding mode control (FTSMC) scheme is proposed for position tracking of a class of second-order nonlinear uncertain system. In the proposed scheme, we integrate input-output linearization technique to cancel the nonlinearities. By using a function-augmented sliding hyperplane, it is guaranteed that the output tracking error converges to zero in finite time which can be set arbitrarily. The proposed scheme eliminates reaching phase problem, so that the closed-loop system always shows invariance property to parameter uncertainties. Fuzzy logic systems are used to approximate the unknown system functions and switch item. Robust adaptive law is proposed to reduce approximation errors between true nonlinear functions and fuzzy systems, thus chattering phenomenon can be eliminated. Stability of the proposed control scheme is proved and the scheme is applied to an inverted pendulum system. Simulation studies are provided to confirm performance and effectiveness of the proposed control approach.     

Robust approximation-free prescribed performance control for nonlinear systems and its application

This paper presents a robust prescribed performance control approach and its application to nonlinear tail-controlled missile systems with unknown dynamics and uncertainties. The idea of prescribed performance function (PPF) is incorporated into the control design, such that both the steady-state and transient control performance can be strictly guaranteed. Unlike conventional PPF-based control methods, we further tailor a recently proposed systematic control design procedure (i.e. approximation-free control) using the transformed tracking error dynamics, which provides a proportional-like control action. Hence, the function approximators (e.g. neural networks, fuzzy systems) that are widely used to address the unknown nonlinearities in the nonlinear control designs are not needed. The proposed control design leads to a robust yet simplified function approximation-free control for nonlinear systems. The closed-loop system stability and the control error convergence are all rigorously proved. Finally, comparative simulations are conducted based on nonlinear missile systems to validate the improved response and the robustness of the proposed control method.     

一类具有参数不确定n阶多输入多输出非线性系统的Terminal滑模控制

针对一类具有参数不确定的n阶MIMO非线性系统,提出了一种Terminal滑模控制方案.该方案通过对滑模超平面的选取和Terminal滑模控制律的设计,不但确保了闭环系统滑模阶段的存在性,而且还保证了系统状态误差在有限时间内的收敛性,由于无论何种情况下系统的初始状态均在Terminal滑模面上,从而消除了其他滑模控制方法常有的到达阶段,使得闭环系统具有全局鲁棒性和稳定性.除此之外,重点克服了控制输入的系数函数矩阵与不确定参数的关联问题.仿真结果表明,该控制方案可消除外部扰动及参数不确定的影响,控制系统各状态变量有效地跟踪期望状态.     

Robust decentralized direct adaptive output feedback fuzzy control for a class of large-sale nonaffine nonlinear systems

In the previous work of Huang et al., a decentralized direct adaptive fuzzy H_∞ tracking controller of large-scale nonaffine nonlinear systems is obtained predicated upon the assumption that the mismatching error dynamics stay squared integrable. In this note, we focus in the absence of the conservative assumption upon developing a robust decentralized direct adaptive output feedback fuzzy controller. By combination of a state observer, a fuzzy inference system and robust control technique, the previous controller design is modified and no a priori knowledge of bounds on lumped uncertainties is required. All the signals of the closed-loop large-scale system are proved to be uniformly ultimately bounded. The effectiveness of the developed scheme is demonstrated through the simulation results of interconnected inverted pendulums.     

Direct adaptive interval type-2 fuzzy control of multivariable nonlinear systems

A fuzzy logic controller equipped with a training algorithm is developed such that the H^∞ tracking performance should be satisfied for a model-free nonlinear multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) system, with external disturbances. Due to universal approximation theorem, fuzzy control provides nonlinear controller, i.e., fuzzy logic controllers, to perform the unknown nonlinear control actions and the tracking error, because of the matching error and external disturbance is attenuated to arbitrary desired level by using H^∞ tracking design technique. In this paper, a new direct adaptive interval type-2 fuzzy controller is developed to handle the training data corrupted by noise or rule uncertainties for nonlinear MIMO systems involving external disturbances. Therefore, linguistic fuzzy control rules can be directly incorporated into the controller and combine the H^∞ attenuation technique. Simulation results show that the interval type-2 fuzzy logic system can handle unpredicted internal disturbance, data uncertainties, very well, but the adaptive type-1 fuzzy controller must spend more control effort in order to deal with noisy training data. Furthermore, the adaptive interval type-2 fuzzy controller can perform successful control and guarantee the global stability of the resulting closed-loop system and the tracking performance can be achieved.     

非线性互联系统的分散混合自适应智能控制

针对一类高阶互联MIMO非线性系统，利用TS模糊系统和神经网络的通用逼近能力，在神经网络控制器中引入模糊基函数，提出一种分散混合自适应智能控制器设计的新方案．基于等价控制思想，设计分散自适应控制器，无需计算TS模型．通过对不确定项进行自适应估计，取消了其存在已知上界的假设．通过理论分析，证明了闭环智能控制系统所有信号有界，跟踪误差收敛到零．     

Fuzzy Sliding Mode Control for Discrete Nonlinear Systems

Sliding mode control is introduced into classical model free fuzzy logic control for discrete time nonlinear systems with uncertainty to the design of a novel fuzzy sliding mode control to meet the requirement of necessary and sufficient reaching conditions of sliding mode control. The simulation results show that the proposed controller outperforms the original fuzzy sliding mode controller and the classical fuzzy logic controller in stability, convergence and robustness.     

A novel dynamic terminal sliding mode control of uncertain nonlinear systems

A new dynamic terminal sliding mode control (DTSMC) technique is proposed for a class of single-input and single-output (SISO) uncertain nonlinear systems. The dynamic terminal sliding mode controller is formulated based on Lyapunov theory such that the existence of the sliding phase of the closed-loop control system can be guaranteed, chattering phenomenon caused by the switching control action can be eliminated, and high precision performance is realized. Moreover, by designing terminal equation, the output tracking error converges to zero in finite time, the reaching phase of DSMC is eliminated and global robustness is obtained. The simulation results for an inverted pendulum are given to demonstrate the properties of the proposed method.     

A novel dynamic terminal sliding mode control of uncertain nonlinear systems

A new dynamic terminal sliding mode control （DTSMC） technique is proposed for a class of single-input and single-output （SISO） uncertain nonlinear systems. The dynamic terminal sliding mode controller is formulated based on Lyapunov theory such that the existence of the sliding phase of the closed-loop control system can be guaranteed, chattering phenomenon caused by the switching control action can be eliminated, and high precision performance is realized. Moreover, by designing terminal equation, the output tracking error converges to zero in finite time, the reaching phase of DSMC is eliminated and global robustness is obtained. The simulation results for an inverted pendulum are given to demonstrate the properties of the proposed method.     

Adaptive fuzzy output-feedback fault-tolerant tracking control of a class of uncertain nonlinear switched systems

ABSTRACT

This paper considers the output-feedback fault-tolerant tracking control problem for a class of uncertain nonlinear switched systems with nonlinear faults and strict-feedback form, where the faults which are nonaffine occur on the actuator. As a kind of specialised function approximating tool, fuzzy logic systems (FLSs), are employed to approximate the unknown smooth nonlinear functions. A switched fuzzy observer is designed to address the problem of unmeasurable states, filtered signals are used to address algebraic loop problem and the average dwell time (ADT) method is further utilised to prove the stability of the resulting closed-loop systems under a type of slowly switching signals. Based on the backstepping recursive design technique and Lyapunov function method, an adaptive fuzzy output-feedback control scheme is developed. The developed control method can ensure all the signals are semi-globally uniformly ultimately bounded (SGUUB) and the system output tracks the reference signal tightly even if unknown fault occurs. A simulation carried on an example demonstrates the validity of the obtained control scheme.     

分散混杂自适应模糊H∞控制器及其在自动化公路系统中的应用

本文针对一类SISO不确定非线性大系统,提出了一种混杂间接和直接自适应分散模糊H∞控制器.通过组合模糊系统和H∞跟踪技术开发的分散自适应模糊控制算法避免了控制设计中含有的符号函数.两种自适应模糊控制器的组合消除了它们各自均不能够同时融合被控对象知识与控制知识的局限.闭环大系统被证明是稳定的,且具有H∞跟踪性能.该算法应用于自动化公路系统中车辆的纵向跟随控制,仿真结果表明混杂自适应模糊H∞控制系统的跟踪性能更好而相应的控制幅值却更小.     

Robust tracking design based on adaptive fuzzy control of uncertain nonlinear MIMO systems with time delayed states

It is proposed here to use a robust tracking design based on adaptive fuzzy control technique to control a class of multi-input-multi-output (MIMO) nonlinear systems with time delayed uncertainty in which each uncertainty is assumed to be bounded by an unknown gain. This technique will overcome modeling inaccuracies, such as drag and friction losses, effect of time delayed uncertainty, as well as parameter uncertainties. The proposed control law is based on indirect adaptive fuzzy control. A fuzzy model is used to approximate the dynamics of the nonlinear MIMO system; then, two on-line estimation schemes are developed to overcome the nonlinearities and identify the gains of the delayed state uncertainties, simultaneously. The advantage of employing an adaptive fuzzy system is the use of linear analytical results instead of estimating nonlinear system functions with an online update law. The adaptive fuzzy scheme uses a Variable Structure (VS) scheme to resolve the system uncertainties, time delayed uncertainty and the external disturbances such that H_∞ tracking performance is achieved. The control laws are derived based on a Lyapunov criterion and the Riccati-inequality such that all states of the system are uniformly ultimately bounded (UUB). Therefore, the effect can be reduced to any prescribed level to achieve H _∞ tracking performance. A two-connected inverted pendulums system on carts and a two-degree-of-freedom mass-spring-damper system are used to validate the performance of the proposed fuzzy technique for the control of MIMO nonlinear systems.     

Robust variable structure control of a PVTOL aircraft

This paper considers the development of tracking controllers for a multi-input nonlinear non-minimum phase Planar Vertical Take-off and Landing (PVTOL)aircraft. The system is considered to be subject to bounded/sector additive external uncertainties. A dynamic sliding mode control philosophy is employed. The stability and robustness of the resulting closed-loop system is analysed. It is demonstrated that ultimate bounded tracking may be achieved with bounded inputs despite the presence of uncertainty.     

Robust discrete-time sliding mode control for tracking and model following of uncertain nonlinear systems

This paper proposes a discrete-time controller for robust tracking and model following of a class of nonlinear, multi-input multi-output, systems. For this purpose, a discrete-time sliding mode controller (DTSMC) is used to ensure the stability, robustness and an output tracking against the modelling uncertainties, even at relatively large sampling periods. In this way, Takagi–Sugeno (T–S) fuzzy modelling is used to decompose the nonlinear system to a set fuzzy-blended locally linearised subsystems. Implementation of the second Lyapunov theory for mismatched uncertain nonlinear T–S fuzzy models results in a set of linear matrix inequalities, which is used to design the sliding surface. A new method is then proposed to reach the quasi-sliding mode and stay thereafter. Simulation studies show that the proposed method guarantees the stability of closed-loop system and achieves small tracking error in the presence of parametric uncertainties at large sampling periods.     

基于观测器的不确定非线性系统的自适应鲁棒模糊控制

针对单输入单输出不确定非线性系统提出了一种自适应鲁棒模糊控制算法.该算法通过设计观测器来估计系统的状态向量,因此不要求假设系统的状态向量是可测的.在这个算法中,主要的假设为最优逼近参数向量与标称参数向量之差的范数和逼近误差的界限是未知的.通过只对未知界限估计的调节,该算法减轻了在线计算量并且提高了系统的鲁棒性.所设计的自适应鲁棒模糊控制算法保证了闭环系统的所有信号是一致有界的并且跟踪误差估计收敛到一个小的零邻域内.仿真例子证实了所提方法的可行性.