Abstract
A continuous adaptive controller is developed for nonlinear dynamical systems with linearly parameterizable uncertainty involving time-varying uncertain parameters. Through a unique stability analysis strategy, a new adaptive feedforward term is developed along with specialized feedback terms, to yield an asymptotic tracking error convergence result by compensating for the time-varying nature of the uncertain parameters. A Lyapunov-based stability analysis is shown for Euler–Lagrange systems, which ensures asymptotic tracking error convergence and boundedness of the closed-loop signals. Additionally, the time-varying uncertain function approximation error is shown to converge to zero. A simulation example of a two-link manipulator is provided to demonstrate the asymptotic tracking result.
Funding Information
  • NSF (1762829)
  • Office of Naval Research (N00014-13-1-0151)
  • Air Force Office of Scientific Research (FA9550-18-1-0109, FA9550-19-1-0169)

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