RBF‐based discrete sliding mode control for robust tracking of uncertain time‐delay systems with input nonlinearity

In this article, a control scheme combining radial basis function neural network and discrete sliding mode control method is proposed for robust tracking and model following of uncertain time‐delay systems with input nonlinearity. The proposed robust tracking controller guarantees the stability of overall closed‐loop system and achieves zero‐tracking error in the presence of input nonlinearity, time‐delays, time‐varying parameter uncertainties, and external disturbances. The salient features of the proposed controller include no requirement of a priori knowledge of the upper bound of uncertainties and the elimination of chattering phenomenon and reaching phase. Simulation results are presented to demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed scheme. © 2015 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Complexity 21: 194–201, 2016     

Identifier-based adaptive neural dynamic surface control for uncertain DC-DC buck converter system with input constraint

In this paper, an identifier-based adaptive neural dynamic surface control (IANDSC) is proposed for the uncertain DC-DC buck converter system with input constraint. Based on the analysis of the effect of input constraint in the buck converter, the neural network compensator is employed to ensure the controller output within the permissible range. Subsequently, the constrained adaptive control scheme combined with the neural network compensator is developed for the buck converter with uncertain load current. In this scheme, a newly presented finite-time identifier is utilized to accelerate the parameter tuning process and to heighten the accuracy of parameter estimation. By utilizing the adaptive dynamic surface control (ADSC) technique, the problem of “explosion of complexity” inherently in the traditional adaptive backstepping design can be overcome. The proposed control law can guarantee the uniformly ultimate boundedness of all signals in the closed-loop system via Lyapunov synthesis. Numerical simulations are provided to illustrate the effectiveness of the proposed control method.     

Robust adaptive neural network synchronization controller design for a class of time delay uncertain chaotic systems

In this paper, a robust adaptive neural network synchronization controller is proposed for two chaotic systems with input time delay and uncertainty. The studied chaotic system may possess a wide class of nonlinear time-delayed input uncertainty. The radial basis function (RBF) neural network is used to approximate the unknown continuous bounded function item of the time delay uncertainty via appropriate weight value updated law. With the output of RBF neural network, a robust adaptive synchronization control scheme is presented for the time delay uncertain chaotic system. Finally, a simulation example is used to illustrate the effectiveness of the proposed synchronization control scheme.     

An online identification algorithm of unknown time-varying delay and internal multimodel control for discrete non-linear systems

In this paper, an online algorithm is proposed for the identification of unknown time-varying input delay in the case of discrete non-linear systems described by decoupled multimodel. This method relies on the minimization of a performance index based on the error between the real system and the partial internal models outputs. In addition, a decoupled internal multimodel control is proposed for the compensation of discrete non-linear systems with time-varying delay. This control scheme incorporates partial internal model controls. Each partial controller is associated to a specified operating zone of the non-linear system. The switching between these controllers is ensured by a supervisor that contains a set of local predictors. A simulation example is carried out to illustrate the significance of the proposed time-varying delay identification algorithm and the proposed internal multimodel control scheme.     

Chaos synchronization of coupled neurons via adaptive sliding mode control

In this paper, an adaptive neural network (NN) sliding mode controller (SMC) is proposed to realize the chaos synchronization of two gap junction coupled FitzHugh–Nagumo (FHN) neurons under external electrical stimulation. The controller consists of a radial basis function (RBF) NN and an SMC. After the RBFNN approximating the uncertain nonlinear part of the error dynamical system, the SMC realizes the desired control property regardless of the existence of the approximation errors and external disturbances. The weights of the NN are tuned online based on the sliding mode reaching law. According to the Lyapunov stability theory, the stability of the closed error system is guaranteed. The control scheme is robust to the uncertainties such as approximate error, ionic channel noise and external disturbances. Chaos synchronization is obtained by the proper choice of the control parameters. The simulation results demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed control method.     

Stabilization of unknown nonlinear systems using a cognition-based framework

This paper considers an adaptive control method based on a cognition-based framework to stabilize unknown nonlinear systems. In order to fulfill the task of stabilization, neither the information about the systems dynamical structure nor the knowledge about system physical behaviors, but the system states, which are assumed as measurable, are required. The structure of the proposed controller consists of three parts. The first part is based on a recurrent neural network (RNN) to be used for local identification of the unknown nonlinear system in real time. The network can be utilized as system characteristics, which is further used to design the controller within the third part. In the second part, the set of the given input values leading to stable behavior of the closed-loop system will be calculated numerically with a geometrical criterion based on a suitable definition of quadratic stability. In the third part, a suitable control input value is chosen accordingly to a time-relevant criteria from the set of input values generated in the second part of the controller. These three parts and their internal connections are arranged within a so-called cognition framework. The proposed cognitive controller is able to gain useful knowledge (with local validity) and define autonomously a suitable control input with respect to the requirements of the time-relevant criteria. Numerical examples are shown to demonstrate the successful application and performance of the method. (© 2011 Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim)     

Adaptive type-2 fuzzy backstepping control of uncertain fractional-order nonlinear systems with unknown dead-zone

A new problem of adaptive type-2 fuzzy fractional control with pseudo-state observer for commensurate fractional order dynamic systems with dead-zone input nonlinearity is considered in presence of unmatched disturbances and model uncertainties; the control scheme is constructed by using the backstepping and adaptive technique. To avoid the complexity of backstepping design process, the dynamic surface control is used. Also, Interval type-2 Fuzzy logic systems (IT2FLS) are used to approximate the unknown nonlinear functions. By using the fractional adaptive backstepping, fractional control laws are constructed; this method is applied to a class of uncertain fractional-order nonlinear systems. In order to better control performance in reducing tracking error, the PSO algorithm is utilized for tuning the controller parameters. Stability of the system is proven by the Mittag–Leffler method. It is shown that the proposed controller guarantees the boundedness property for the system and also the tracking error can converge to a small neighborhood of the origin. The efficiency of the proposed method is illustrated with simulation examples.     

Decentralized model-reference adaptive control for a class of uncertain large-scale time-varying delayed systems with series nonlinearities

In this paper, the problem of model-reference adaptive control for large-scale time-varying delayed systems with series nonlinearities is investigated. By applying the theory of variable structure control, we propose an adaptive controller, which is both memoryless and decentralized, to derive the error subsystem between the local model state and plant state to zero. The proposed variable structure control is able to ensure the stability of a sliding manifold of the composite system even though the control input is nonlinear. The main difficulty for handling the effects of interconnected terms is well solved by a new proposed adaptation mechanism. Finally, a numerical example is illustrated to demonstrate the validity of the derived controller.     

Robust decentralized adaptive control for a class of uncertain neural networks with time-varying delays

This paper considers the robust control problem for a class of uncertain time-varying delayed neural networks, in which the activation function may be a discontinuous function. A robust decentralized adaptive sliding mode controller is proposed to guarantee the asymptotically stability of the system. The proposed controller, which does not dependent on the time delay, ensures the occurrence of the sliding manifold even when the system is undergoing parameter uncertainties and nonlinear input. Two numerical examples are given to show the effectiveness of the proposed controller.     

基于观测器的非严格反馈时滞非线性系统的神经网络自适应控制

针对一类非严格反馈的时滞非线性系统, 研究了一类基于观测器的自适应神经网络控制问题.针对系统中存在未知状态变量的问题, 设计了一个状态观测器.利用反步法和径向基神经网络的逼近特性, 提出了一种自适应神经网络输出反馈控制方法.所设计的控制器保证了闭环系统中所有信号的半全局一致有界性.最后, 通过仿真验证了所提控制方法的有效性.     

Self-organizing adaptive wavelet CMAC backstepping control system design for nonlinear chaotic systems

A novel self-organizing wavelet cerebellar model articulation controller (CMAC) is proposed. This self-organizing wavelet CMAC (SOWC) can be viewed as a generalization of a self-organizing neural network and of a conventional CMAC, and it has better generalizing, faster learning and faster recall than a self-organizing neural network and a conventional CMAC. The proposed SOWC has the advantages of structure learning and parameter learning simultaneously. The structure learning possesses the ability of on-line generation and elimination of layers to achieve optimal wavelet CMAC structure, and the parameter learning can adjust the interconnection weights of wavelet CMAC to achieve favorable approximation performance. Then a SOWC backstepping (SOWCB) control system is proposed for the nonlinear chaotic systems. This SOWCB control system is composed of a SOWC and a fuzzy compensator. The SOWC is used to mimic an ideal backstepping controller and the fuzzy compensator is designed to dispel the residual of approximation errors between the ideal backstepping controller and the SOWC. Moreover, the parameters of the SAWCB control system are on-line tuned by the derived adaptive laws in the Lyapunov sense, so that the stability of the feedback control system can be guaranteed. Finally, two application examples, a Duffing–Holmes chaotic system and a gyro chaotic system, are used to demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed control method. The simulation results show that the proposed SAWCB control system can achieve favorable control performance and has better tracking performance than a fuzzy neural network control system and a conventional adaptive CMAC.     

Unidirectional synchronization for Hindmarsh–Rose neurons via robust adaptive sliding mode control

This paper presents an adaptive neural network (NN) based sliding mode control for unidirectional synchronization of Hindmarsh–Rose (HR) neurons in a master–slave configuration. We first give the dynamics of single HR neuron which may exhibit spike-burst chaotic behaviors. Then we formulate the problem of unidirectional synchronization control of two HR neurons and propose a NN based sliding mode controller. The controller consists of two simple radial basis function (RBF) NNs which are used to approximate the desired sliding mode controller and the uncertain nonlinear part of the error dynamical system, respectively. The control scheme is robust to the uncertainties such as approximate errors, ionic channel noise and external disturbances. The simulation results demonstrate the validity of the proposed control method.     

A Model-Free Stability-Based Adaptive Control Method for Unknown Nonlinear Systems

This contribution considers an adaptive control method based on a cognition-based framework to stabilize unknown nonlinear systems online. This method requires only the system outputs, which are assumed as measurable. The structure of the framework consists of three parts. The first part is based on a dynamic recurrent neural network (DRNN) to be used for local identification, analysis and multi-step-ahead prediction of the system. In the second part, a set of given input values will be calculated numerically with a geometrical criterion based on a suitable definition of quadratic stability. In the third part, the most suitable control input value is chosen for the next predefined time interval according to a suitable cost function. The proposed controller is able to gain useful local knowledge and define autonomously suitable local control input according to the stability criterion. Numerical examples using inverted pendulum system and Lorenz system are shown to demonstrate the successful application and performance of the method. (© 2013 Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim)     

Adaptive impulsive synchronization of uncertain delayed chaotic system with full unknown parameters via discrete‐time drive signals

This article investigates the adaptive impulsive synchronization of delayed chaotic system with full unknown parameters. Aiming at this problem, we propose a new adaptive strategy, in which both the adaptive–impulsive controller and the parameters adaptive laws are designed via the discrete‐time signals from the drive system. The corresponding theoretical proof is given to guarantee the effectiveness of the proposed strategy. Moreover, the concrete adaptive strategies are achieved for delayed Hopfield neural network, optical Ikeda system and the well‐known delayed Lü chaotic system. As expected, numerical simulations show the effectiveness of the proposed strategy. This method has potential applications in parameters estimation, secure communication, and cryptanalysis when only discrete signals are transmitted in communication channel. © 2014 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Complexity 21: 43–51, 2016     

Thermal behaviour prediction utilizing artificial neural networks for an open office

This study investigates a neural network-based non-linear autoregressive model with external inputs (NNARX), a non-linear autoregressive moving average model with external inputs (NNARMAX), and a non-linear output error model (NNOE) to predict the thermal behaviour of an open-plan office in a modern commercial building. External and internal climate data recorded over one summer, autumn and winter season were used to build and validate the models. The paper illustrates the potential of using these models to predict room temperature and relative humidity for different time scales ahead (30 min or 2 h ahead). The prediction performance is evaluated using the criteria of goodness of fit, coefficient of determination, mean absolute error and mean squared error between predicted model output and real measurements. To obtain an optimal network structure (avoiding overfitting) after training, a pruning algorithm called optimal brain surgeon (OBS) was used to remove unnecessary input signals, weights and hidden neurons. The results demonstrate that all models provide reasonably good predictions but the NNARX and NNARMAX models outperform the NNOE model. These models can all potentially be used for improving the performance of thermal environment control systems.     

自组织结构的变论域模糊控制

针对变论域模糊控制,提出一种新的自组织结构的变论域模糊控制方法。自组织结构算法可以调整变论域模糊系统结构以及动态获得模糊规则,进一步减小变论域模糊控制项的稳态逼近误差。通过进一步理论分析可知,自组织结构算法仅仅保证了系统瞬时的切换是平稳的,但不能保证系统的闭环稳定性。给出了所提出控制方法的适用条件。通过与固定模糊系统结构的变论域模糊控制比较,仿真结果表明,所提出控制方法不仅使得系统的稳态跟踪误差更平稳,而且使得输入控制信号更加平滑。     

Sliding mode synchronization controller design with neural network for uncertain chaotic systems

A sliding mode synchronization controller is presented with RBF neural network for two chaotic systems in this paper. The compound disturbance of the synchronization error system consists of nonlinear uncertainties and exterior disturbances of chaotic systems. Based on RBF neural networks, a compound disturbance observer is proposed and the update law of parameters is given to monitor the compound disturbance. The synchronization controller is given based on the output of the compound disturbance observer. The designed controller can make the synchronization error convergent to zero and overcome the disruption of the uncertainty and the exterior disturbance of the system. Finally, an example is given to demonstrate the availability of the proposed synchronization control method.     

离散交通流模型的反馈线性化与拥堵控制

在自动化高速公路环境下,提出一种改进的宏观离散交通流模型密度控制方法.利用反馈线性化方法,将宏观离散交通流模型转换为一般容易处理的线性系统模型,简化了密度控制器的设计.利用线性系统中具有输入变换的跟踪反馈控制方法,对线性化后的系统模型设计控制律.通过控制该线性系统的状态变量,间接稳定离散交通流模型中的交通流密度,达到对道路交通流拥堵的控制.同时给出设计方法和步骤,仿真实例说明了方法的实用性.     

Based on interval type-2 fuzzy-neural network direct adaptive sliding mode control for SISO nonlinear systems

In this paper, a novel direct adaptive interval type-2 fuzzy-neural tracking control equipped with sliding mode and Lyapunov synthesis approach is proposed to handle the training data corrupted by noise or rule uncertainties for nonlinear SISO nonlinear systems involving external disturbances. By employing adaptive fuzzy-neural control theory, the update laws will be derived for approximating the uncertain nonlinear dynamical system. In the meantime, the sliding mode control method and the Lyapunov stability criterion are incorporated into the adaptive fuzzy-neural control scheme such that the derived controller is robust with respect to unmodeled dynamics, external disturbance and approximation errors. In comparison with conventional methods, the advocated approach not only guarantees closed-loop stability but also the output tracking error of the overall system will converge to zero asymptotically without prior knowledge on the upper bound of the lumped uncertainty. Furthermore, chattering effect of the control input will be substantially reduced by the proposed technique. To illustrate the performance of the proposed method, finally simulation example will be given.     

Suppression of chaotic behavior in horizontal platform systems based on an adaptive sliding mode control scheme

This work presents an adaptive sliding mode control scheme to elucidate the robust chaos suppression control of non-autonomous chaotic systems. The proposed control scheme utilizes extended systems to ensure that continuous control input is obtained in order to avoid chattering phenomenon as frequently in conventional sliding mode control systems. A switching surface is adopted to ensure the relative ease in stabilizing the extended error dynamics in the sliding mode. An adaptive sliding mode controller (ASMC) is then derived to guarantee the occurrence of the sliding motion, even when the chaotic horizontal platform system (HPS) is undergoing parametric uncertainties. Based on Lyapunov stability theorem, control laws are derived. In addition to guaranteeing that uncertain horizontal platform chaotic systems can be stabilized to a steady state, the proposed control scheme ensures asymptotically tracking of any desired trajectory. Furthermore, the numerical simulations verify the accuracy of the proposed control scheme, which is applicable to another chaotic system based on the same design scheme.