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    • Control theory
    • Nonlinear systems analysis
    • Dynamic systems modeling

    Background:

    • Tracking control for nonlinear systems presents challenges due to unmodeled dynamics and transient performance limitations.
    • Existing control methods often involve complex differential calculations, hindering practical implementation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop an effective tracking control strategy for nonlinear systems.
    • To enhance system transient performance and address unmodeled dynamics.
    • To simplify control design by mitigating extensive differential calculations.

    Main Methods:

    • A fixed-time dynamic signal was constructed to manage unmodeled dynamics.
    • A novel error-based function was designed for prescribed performance control.
    • A modified fixed-time dynamic surface technique was integrated into a backstepping framework.
    • Fixed-time stability theory was combined with backstepping for controller design.

    Main Results:

    • The proposed controller effectively addresses the tracking control problem in nonlinear systems.
    • The novel approach significantly enhances the system's transient performance.
    • The controller demonstrates practical effectiveness through simulations, handling unmodeled dynamics efficiently.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed fast practical fixed-time controller offers a robust solution for nonlinear system tracking control.
    • The integration of fixed-time stability and backstepping provides an efficient and effective control design.
    • The proposed method shows promise for real-world applications requiring precise and fast system responses.