The Stabilization of Continuous-Time Networked Control Systems with Data Drift by Qixin Zhu, Kaihong Lu, Yonghong Zhu

“…By data drift, we mean the data received by the controller may be different from that sent by the sensor, or the data received by actuator may be different from that sent by the controller. …”
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Analysis and Design of Networked Control Systems with Random Markovian Delays and Uncertain Transition Probabilities by Li Qiu, Chengxiang Liu, Fengqi Yao, Gang Xu

“…This paper focuses on the stability issue of discrete-time networked control systems with random Markovian delays and uncertain transition probabilities, wherein the random time delays exist in the sensor-to-controller and controller-to-actuator. The resulting closed-loop system is modeled as a discrete-time Markovian delays system governed by two Markov chains. …”
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Reliable l2–l∞ and H∞ Control for Nonlinear Singular Systems via Dynamic Output Feedback by Lin Li, Yuting Kang

“…The main goal of this paper is to design a generalized nonlinear controller such that, for possible actuator failures, the closed-loop system is regular, casual, and stable with a given l2–l∞ and H∞ disturbance attenuation level being satisfied. …”
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Implementasi Simple Reflex Autonomous Smart Mopping The Floor by Asep Kosasih, Faisal Akbar

“…Program coding is performed on the perception, actuator, and action function of the SRASMF robot model. …”
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Electromagnetic deformable mirror fabricated using silicon micromachining and stress-resilient assembly by Wenkuan (Kevin) Man, Thomas Bifano

“…Introduction: This work presents a prototype electromagnetic actuation deformable mirror (DM) assembly with stress-resilient face sheet design.Methods: The DM face sheet design includes slender micromachined silicon pillars that are integrated with a silicon face sheet to reduce unpowered face sheet surface distortion caused by actuator adhesion stress.Results: The assembled deformable mirror prototype allowed bi-directional actuation with total stroke exceeding 20 μm. …”
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Numerical Calculations on the Unsteady Aerodynamic Force of the Tilt-Rotor Aircraft in Conversion Mode by Hao Chen

“…In this approach, the rotor is modeled as an actuator disk so that the effect of individual blades can be ignored. …”
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Optimal Control for Networked Control Systems with Markovian Packet Losses by Xiao Han, Zhijian Ji, Qingyuan Qi

“…In this paper, the packet losses occur both between the sensor and controller and between the controller and actuator. Moreover, the packet loss channels are described with two-state Markov chains. …”
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Finite-Time Antisaturation Tracking Control for Hypersonic Vehicle with Uncertain Dynamics by Yuwei Cui, Yushan He, Aijun Li, Jun Li, Shuo Song

“…Furthermore, an auxiliary system is established to cope with the nonlinearity caused by actuator saturation. It is concluded by a Lyapunov-based analysis that the finite-time stability is guaranteed under the developed architecture. …”
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Adaptive Finite-Time Command Filtered Fault-Tolerant Control for Uncertain Spacecraft with Prescribed Performance by Zhongtian Chen, Qiang Chen, Xiongxiong He, Mingxuan Sun

“…Then, an adaptive fuzzy finite-time backstepping controller is developed to achieve the finite-time attitude stabilization subject to inertia uncertainty, external disturbance, actuator saturation, and faults. Through using an error transformation, the prescribed performance boundary is incorporated into the controller design to guarantee the prescribed performance of the system output. …”
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Design of Flight Control System for a Novel Tilt-Rotor UAV by Zaibin Chen, Hongguang Jia

“…For control design purposes, the dynamics equation is linearized around the hovering equilibrium point, and a control allocation method based on trim calculation is developed. To deal with the actuator saturation and uncertain disturbance problems for the novel TRUAV, an improved flight control law based on the combination of the robust servo linear quadratic regulator (RSLQR) optimal control and the extended state observer (ESO) is proposed. …”
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Periodic Oscillations in MEMS under Squeeze Film Damping Force by Juan Beron, Andrés Rivera

“…Our technique can be applied to a class of Liénard equations that model several microelectromechanical system devices, including the comb-drive finger model and torsional actuators.…”
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New Active Control Method Based on Using Multiactuators and Sensors Considering Uncertainty of Parameters by Babak Karimpour, Ali Keyhani, Javad Alamatian

“…The proposed active control method is based on structural dynamics theories in which multiactuators and sensors are utilized. Each actuator force is modeled as an equivalent viscous damper so that several lower vibration modes are damped critically. …”
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Hybrid Robust H2/H∞ Fault-Tolerant Control with Random Delay NCS by Jun Wang, Miaomiao Ling

“…In this paper, a hybrid fault-tolerant control method with off-line design and online scheduling is proposed for NCS with actuator faults, random delay, and external finite energy disturbance. …”
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An Investigation on Shape Morphing by Modulus Variation: Forward Approach by Amin Mohaghegh Motlagh, William W. Clark

“…The goal is to incorporate variable-modulus materials into a structure model and utilize the controllable modulus change to quantify the morphing of the structure with limited actuator numbers, locations, and force levels. The resulting morphed shapes are quantified in terms of various characteristic parameters. …”
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A MRAC Principle for a Single-Link Electrically Driven Robot with Parameter Uncertainties by Carlos Aguilar-Avelar, Javier Moreno-Valenzuela

“…With the aim of performing experimental comparisons, two control schemes are also revisited theoretically and experimentally: one is an algorithm previously reported in the literature and the other is an adaptive controller derived under the assumption that the electrical dynamics of the actuator are negligible. All the discussed controllers have been implemented in an experimental setup consisting in a rigid-link robot actuated with brushed DC motor. …”
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Penerapan Smart Sensor untuk Kendali pH dan Level Larutan Nutrisi pada Sistem Hidroponik Tanaman Pakcoy by Fitri Rahmah, Fitria Hidayanti, Mutma Innah

“…While the measured pH value is below 6, the solenoid valve as an actuator of the base solution will open automatically and flow into the nutrient solutions. …”
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Electromechanical Characterization and Locomotion Control of IPMC BioMicroRobot by Martin J.-D. Otis

“…The use of the laser vibrometer shows the linear characteristics between the duty cycle of square wave input and displacement rate of the actuator at multiple frequencies. This linearity is used to design a servo-system in order to reproduce insect tripod walking. …”
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Load Characteristics and Modeling Methods for the Flow Regulator of a Solid Ducted Rocket by An Wang, Qinghua Zeng

“…System modeling of the flow regulator was carried out based on the working mechanism of the gas generator and the Stribeck friction model, and models of the actuator, gas generator, and load were built. Furthermore, considering the identification of the model parameters and the inapplicability of the conventional Stribeck identification method to the flow regulator, a new Stribeck model parameter identification method was proposed. …”
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New Joint Design to Create a More Natural and Efficient Biped by Giuseppina Gini, Umberto Scarfogliero, Michele Folgheraiter

“…We implemented an elastic actuator, with a simple position control paradigm that sets the joint stiffness in real time, and developed the basic controller. …”
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Implementation of a Controller to Eliminate the Limit Cycle in the Inverted Pendulum on a Cart by Mayra Antonio-Cruz, Victor Manuel Hernández-Guzmán, Ramón Silva-Ortigoza, Gilberto Silva-Ortigoza

“…The objective is to improve the performance of the control system by eliminating the limit cycle generated by the dead-zone, induced by static friction, at the actuator of the mechanism. This control strategy has been recently introduced and applied by the authors to eliminate the limit cycle in the Furuta pendulum and the pendubot systems. …”
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