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    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Machine Learning

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    • Adaptive dynamic programming (ADP) and reinforcement learning are key to intelligent optimization.
    • Significant progress exists in nonlinear optimal control, but robustness of ADP strategies under uncertainty is less summarized.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To survey recent advancements in adaptive-critic-based robust control design for continuous-time nonlinear systems.
    • To consolidate research on ADP-based control strategies, particularly focusing on robustness.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of ADP-based nonlinear optimal regulation.
    • Analysis of robust stabilization for nonlinear systems with matched uncertainties.
    • Examination of guaranteed cost control for unmatched plants and decentralized stabilization.

    Main Results:

    • Summarizes adaptive-critic-based robust control designs for continuous-time nonlinear systems.
    • Discusses event-based robust control, critic learning rule improvements, and nonlinear H∞ control.
    • Presents practical applications in power systems and overhead crane plants to validate theoretical findings.

    Conclusions:

    • The survey provides a comprehensive overview of robust ADP control methods.
    • It aims to advance adaptive critic control with guaranteed robustness and contribute to intelligent systems.
    • Effectiveness of theoretical results is confirmed through practical case studies.