A Survey on the Control Lyapunov Function and Control Barrier Function for Nonlinear-Affine Control Systems

This survey provides a brief overview on the control Lyapunov function(CLF)and control barrier function(CBF)for general nonlinear-affine control systems.The problem of control is formulated as an optimization problem where the optimal control policy is derived by solving a constrained quadratic programming(QP)problem.The CLF and CBF respectively characterize the stability objective and the safety objective for the nonlinear control systems.These objectives imply important properties including controllability,convergence,and robustness of control problems.Under this framework,optimal control corresponds to the minimal solution to a constrained QP problem.When uncertainties are explicitly considered,the setting of the CLF and CBF is proposed to study the input-to-state stability and input-to-state safety and to analyze the effect of disturbances.The recent theoretic progress and novel applications of CLF and CBF are systematically reviewed and discussed in this paper.Finally,we provide research directions that are significant for the advance of knowledge in this area.

Construction of Control Lyapunov Functions for a Class of Nonlinear Systems

The construction of control Lyapunov functions for a class of nonlinear systems is considered. We develop a method by which a control Lyapunov function for the feedback linearizable part can be constructed systematically via Lyapunov equation. Moreover, by a control Lyapunov function of the feedback linearizable part and a Lyapunov function of the zero dynamics, a control Lyapunov function for the overall nonlinear system is established.

基于Lyapunov-MPC方法的非合作目标近距离抵近控制

针对航天器近距离视线抵近同时存在轨道与姿态机动的非合作目标特定方位控制问题,提出了一种基于控制Lyapunov函数(CLF)的模型预测控制方法 (LMPC)。首先,根据视线坐标系下的轨道动力学方程,建立了满足视线指向要求的航天器相对轨道动力学模型,并推导了期望轨道的解析表达式。其次,利用MPC方法设计控制器进行在线优化控制,并通过纳入基于李雅普洛夫方法的非线性反步控制的显式特征,构建收缩约束式,以确保闭环稳定性。接着,对基于LMPC的控制方法的递归可行性和闭环稳定性进行了证明。最后,仿真结果证明了所设计的LMPC轨迹跟踪方法的有效性和鲁棒性。

Universal construction of control Lyapunov functions for a class of nonlinear systems

A method is developed by which control Lyapunov functions of a class of nonlinear systems can be constructed systematically. Based on the control Lyapunov function, a feedback control is obtained to stabilize the closed-loop system. In addition, this method is applied to stabilize the Benchmark system. A simulation shows the effectiveness of the method.

Direct adaptive control for nonlinear uncertain system based on control Lyapunov function method

The problem of adaptive stabilization of a class of multi-input nonlinear systems with unknown parameters both in the state vector-field and the input vector-field has been considered. By employing the control Lyapunov function method, a direct adaptive controller is designed to complete the global adaptive stability of the uncertain system. At the same time, the controller is also verified to possess the optimality. Example and simulations are provided to illustrate the effectiveness of the proposed method.

Stabilization of discrete nonlinear systems based on control Lyapunov functions

The stabilization of discrete nonlinear systems is studied. Based on control Lyapunov functions, a sufficient and necessary condition for a quadratic function to be a control Lyapunov function is given. From this condition, a continuous state feedback law is constructed explicitly. It can globally asymptotically stabilize the equilibrium of the closed-loop system. A simulation example shows the effectiveness of the proposed method.

Stability control of multi-parameter adaptive wireless communication systems based on multi-Lyapunov function

With the occurrence of burst interference,bit error rate( BER) stability of the wireless communication system( WCS) always degrades significantly. To cope with it,a stability control algorithm is proposed,utilizing the stability theory of switched systems,which is specifically applicable for multi-parameter adaptive WCS with spectrum sensing ability,and it is capable of stabilizing BER within a reasonable range. Firstly,WCS is modeled as a switched system. Then,based on the multi-Lyapunov function,controlling rules are presented to enable the switched system to satisfy stable condition asymptotically. Finally,analysis and numerical simulation results demonstrate that the switched WCS with the proposed controlling rules is superior to conventional power-controlled WCS with or without state feedback control in terms of stability performance.

MMMC两侧电流基于Lyapunov函数的控制策略

分频传输系统(fractional frequency transmission system,FFTS)是一种海上风电电能传输方案,FFTS中最为关键的装置为大功率AC/AC变换器,而模块化多电平矩阵变换器(modular multilevel matrix converter,MMMC)是一种高电压、大功率AC/AC变换器。针对MMMC输入输出两侧的电流控制,目前一般都采用传统PI控制,其控制参数多且控制效果不理想,而基于Lyapunov函数的控制策略的控制器数量、控制复杂程度和效果都优于PI控制,因此提出了MMMC输入输出两侧电流的Lyapunov函数控制策略。根据MMMC的拓扑结构,推导出MMMC输入输出两侧电流解耦模型,再结合Lyapunov函数控制理论,推导出MMMC输入输出两侧电流的Lyapunov函数控制的数学模型,证明了所提控制具有全局渐进稳定性,讨论了Lyapunov函数控制的不精确以及参数选择问题。最后在MATLAB仿真平台上针对MMMC输入输出两侧电流控制采用所提控制策略和传统控制策略分别在不同工况下进行实验比较,仿真结果验证了所提控制策的正确性与优越性。

基于隐式Lyapunov函数的弹药传输机械臂变增益超螺旋滑模控制

为提高某弹药传输机械臂在传输弹药过程中受到负载不确定性影响下的定位控制鲁棒性,提出一种新型的基于隐式Lyapunov函数变增益超螺旋滑模控制方法。建立弹药传输机械臂系统的动力学方程,并对方程中摩擦力矩及支反力矩的重要参数进行辨识,减少系统不确定性。构造隐式Lyapunov函数并设计出一种新型的变增益超螺旋滑模控制策略,通过Lyapunov稳定性理论证明闭环系统全局稳定。超螺旋滑模控制增益的变化取决于系统的Lyapunov函数,是滑模变量的可微函数,具有控制参数易调节的优势。实验结果表明:摩擦力矩及支反力矩补偿可使系统定位时间由补偿前2.659 s缩短到1.157 s,提高了系统定位性能。在不同工况下,控制方法可有效地抑制系统负载不确定性的影响,保证系统的定位稳定性。

Hybrid Predictive Control Based on High-Order Differential State Observers and Lyapunov Functions for Switched Nonlinear Systems

In this paper, a hybrid predictive controller is proposed for a class of uncertain switched nonlinear systems based on high-order differential state observers and Lyapunov functions. The main idea is to design an output feedback bounded controller and a predictive controller for each subsystem using high-order differential state observers and Lyapunov functions, to derive a suitable switched law to stabilize the closed-loop subsystem, and to provide an explicitly characterized set of initial conditions. For the whole switched system, based on the high-order differentiator, a suitable switched law is designed to ensure the whole closed-loop’s stability. The simulation results for a chemical process show the validity of the controller proposed in this paper.

Nonsmooth Control-Lyapunov Function and Stabilization of Nonlinear Switching Systems

In this paper we consider general nonlinear switching systems. Under an additional assumption, we prove that there exists a state space depending switching rule which stabilizes the system in a very general sense.

Stabilization of nonlinear systems based on robust control Lyapunov function

This paper deals with the robust stabilization problem for a class of nonlinear systems with structural uncertainty. Based on robust control Lyapunov function, a sufficient and necessary condition for a function to be a robust control Lyapunov function is given. From this condition, simply sufficient condition for the robust stabilization （robust practical stabilization） is deduced. Moreover, if the equilibrium of the closed-loop system is unique, the existence of such a robust control Lyapunnv function will also imply robustly globally asymptotical stabilization. Then a continuous state feedback law can be constructed explicitly. The simulation shows the effectiveness of the method.

Sliding mode control of uncertain systems with distributed time-delay: parameter-dependent Lyapunov functional approach

The robust stability and robust sliding mode control problems are studied for a class of linear distributed time-delay systems with polytopic-type uncertainties by applying the parameter-dependent Lyapunov functional approach combining with a new method of introducing some relaxation matrices and tuning parameters, which can be chosen properly to lead to a less conservative result. First, a sufficient condition is proposed for robust stability of the autonomic system; next, the sufficient conditions of the robust stabilization controller and the existence condition of sliding mode are developed. The results are given in terms of linear matrix inequalities （LMIs）, which can be solved via efficient interior-point algorithms. A numerical example is presented to illustrate the feasibility and advantages of the proposed design scheme.

Nonlinear Uncertain HIV-1 Model Controller by Using Control Lyapunov Function

In this paper, we introduce a new Control Lyapunov Function (CLF) approach for controlling the behavior of nonlinear uncertain HIV-1 models. The uncertainty is in decay parameters and also external control setting. CLF is then applied to different strategies. One such strategy considers input into infected cells population stage and the other considers input into a virus population stage. Furthermore, by adding noise to the HIV-1 model a realistic comparison between control strategies is presented to evaluate the system’s dynamics. It has been demonstrated that nonlinear control has effectiveness and robustness, in reducing virus loading to an undetectable level.

Design of bounded feedback controls for linear dynamical systems by using common Lyapunov functions

For a linear dynamical system,we address the problem of devising a bounded feedback control,which brings the system to the origin in finite time.The construction is based on the notion of a common Lyapunov function.It is shown that the constructed control remains effective in the presence of small perturbations.

Nonlinear Control of Interior PMSM Using Control Lyapunov Functions

In this paper, we introduce a non-linear torque control for an interior permanent-magnet synchronous motor (IPMSM). The nonlinear control is based on a Control Lyapunov Function (CLF) technique. The proposed stabilizing feedback law for the IPMSM drive is a damping control method and is shown to be globally asymptotically stable. The CLF method takes the system nonlinearities into account in the control system design stage. Such nonlinearities are due to the cross coupling between the q and the q currents in addition to the system parameters like the inductances and the flux linkages. The complete IPMSM drive incorporating the proposed CLF has been successfully simulated in a plant model for both motor and inverter. The performance of the proposed drive is investigated in simulation at different operating conditions. It is found that the proposed control technique provides a good torque control performance for the IPMSM drive ensuring the global stability. In later work, we are planning to investigate other phenomena such as magnetic saturation, nonlinear loads, mechanical friction and flexibilities.

GH_2 Control for Uncertain Discrete-time-delay Fuzzy Systems Based on a Switching Fuzzy Model and Piecewise Lyapunov Function

Generalized H2 （GH2） stability analysis and controller design of the uncertain discrete-time Takagi-Sugeno （T-S） fuzzy systems with state delay are studied based on a switching fuzzy model and piecewise Lyapunov function. GH2 stability sufficient conditions are derived in terms of linear matrix inequalities （LMIs）. The interactions among the fuzzy subsystems are considered. Therefore, the proposed conditions are less conservative than the previous results. Since only a set of LMIs is involved, the controller design is quite simple and numerically tractable. To illustrate the validity of the proposed method, a design example is provided.

基于障碍Lyapunov函数的未知控制方向非线性系统的约束鲁棒输出调节

本文研究一类不确定非线性系统的约束鲁棒输出调节问题.在具有未知控制输入方向的情况下,要求被控非线性系统的受控输出在趋近于零的同时,被限制在给定的范围内.文章结合障碍Lyapunov函数和Nussbaum增益技术,进行反馈控制器的设计.通过MATLAB仿真验证了控制算法的合理性.同时,与基于二次型Lyapunov函数设计的仿真结果进行对比,表明了控制算法的有效性.

不平衡电网电压下MMC-UPQC的Lyapunov函数控制方法

统一电能质量控制器(UPQC)结合模块化多电平换流器(MMC)而成的MMC-UPQC系统能够解决高压下电能质量问题,但目前MMC-UPQC常用PID等线性控制来补偿电流和电压,但因MMC-UPQC为非线性、多变量对象,因此,PID等线性控制难以得到满意的补偿效果。为此,提出将非线性Lyapunov函数控制用于MMC-UPQC电流和电压的补偿控制。首先,对不平衡电网下MMC-UPQC进行数学建模;接着,对不平衡电网下MMC-UPQC的电气量进行正负序分离;然后,将提出的Lyapunov函数控制用于不平衡电网下MMC-UPQC的电能质量补偿,并证明了Lyapunov函数控制系统的稳定性,推出了Lyapunov函数控制增益的稳定范围;最后,在仿真系统平台上对Lyapunov函数控制和传统PID控制两种方法进行仿真实验比较,仿真结果验证了Lyapunov函数控制方法能够更好地补偿MMC-UPQC电流和电压的电能质量。