A sliding sector has been defined as a subset of the state space, inside which a norm of state decreases with zero control input [1]. In this paper, an invariant sliding sector is defined to be such a kind of sliding sector inside which with a suitable control law, the norm keeps decreasing and the system state stays there since then after entering the sector, i.e. the sector defined in the pap...

The theory of variable structure systems (VSS) with sliding modes is currently one of the most significant research topics within the control engineering domain. Moreover, recently a number of important applications of the theory in the field of power electronics, motion control, robotics, bioprocess etc. have also been reported. Therefore, this paper presents a brief introduction to the theory...

This paper proposed control strategies for the modern mechatronic Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) System using three different techniques; The Ziegler-Nichols, Linear Quadratic and Pole-Placement methods. The results of the system responses of the designed control schemes were successfully simulated using MATLAB. Comparing the results showed that controller implemented using the Pole-P...

This dissertation addresses the analysis and control of variable stiffness actuated robots aiming at precise, sensitive, robust, and dynamic interaction with their environment and especially humans. The focus is the adjustment of impedance properties, namely adjusting the robot equilibrium position, the stiffness, and damping. Highest demands are met by the development of new control concepts a...

Adaptive control as applied to machine tool systems refers to control of the operating parameters based on measurement of the process characteristics. Even the simplest adaptive control system with feedrate control based on cutting force measurements, is quite complex. The adaptive control loop is of a sampled-data nature with a nonlinear variable gain which depends on the operating parameters ...

This work is about controlling the geometry of the rear suspension to reduce cornering weave oscillations associated with high performance motorcycles operating at high speeds. The main lateral oscillations in two-wheeled vehicles are “wobble” and “weave”. The wobble mode is a steering oscillation whose frequency is normally in the range 6− 9 Hz and varies little with speed. The weave mode is a...