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Area of Science:

  • Control Systems Engineering
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Nonlinear Dynamics

Background:

  • Complex control systems often feature nonlinear matrix gains preceding linear dynamics.
  • Modeling and controlling systems with uncertainties and nonlinearities remains a significant challenge.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a robust neuro-adaptive variable structure control strategy for discrete-time multivariable systems with nonlinear gains.
  • To ensure semi-global stability and improve tracking performance in the presence of system uncertainties.

Main Methods:

  • A forward control approach is used to cancel nonlinear gains and track desired trajectories.
  • A recurrent neural network (RNN) with residue compensation models system uncertainties.
  • An e-modification updating law with projection ensures weight matrix boundedness and network stability.

Main Results:

  • The proposed RNN effectively approximates function approximation errors.
  • The neuro-adaptive variable structure controller enhances system performance.
  • Semi-global stability of the closed-loop system is proven using Lyapunov stability theory.

Conclusions:

  • The developed controller offers a viable solution for controlling complex nonlinear discrete-time systems.
  • Simulation results validate the effectiveness and usefulness of the proposed control strategy.