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  • Robotics
  • Automation Systems

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  • Automatic systems (ASs) are crucial for unattended operation across various sectors.
  • Current controller performance limitations exist under complex environmental conditions.
  • Improving control performance in ASs is a significant challenge.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the application of sliding-mode variable structure control in complex automatic systems.
  • To review the current research status of sliding-mode variable structure control in various fields.
  • To prospect future applications of this control method.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and analysis of sliding-mode variable structure control.
  • Examination of its application in motors, microgrids, switched systems, aviation guidance, robots, mechanical systems, automobiles, and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).

Main Results:

  • Sliding-mode variable structure control offers fast response, insensitivity to uncertainty and interference, and ease of implementation.
  • This control strategy is suitable for complex control systems.
  • The article provides a comprehensive overview of its current research status.

Conclusions:

  • Sliding-mode variable structure control is a promising approach for enhancing the performance of automatic systems.
  • Its application is expected to expand across diverse engineering fields.
  • Further research can optimize its implementation in challenging environments.