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Fixed-Time Adaptive Control for Nonstrict-Feedback Nonlinear Systems with Input Delay and Unknown Backlash-Like Hysteresis

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Kharrat, Mohamed, Alhazmi, Hadil·2025·Neural Processing Letters

Abstract

This article explores the tracking control challenge within nonstrict-feedback nonlinear systems featuring input delay and unknown backlash-like hysteresis. A fixed-time adaptive control scheme is developed to address this problem. Radial basis function neural networks play a key role in identifying the unknown nonlinear functions during the design process. Pade approximation and an intermediate variable are strategically employed to mitigate the impact of input delay, while the compensation for the effect of unknown hysteresis input is achieved through approximating another intermediate variable. By combining the adaptive backstepping control technique with fixed-time stability theory, the article presents an adaptive fixed-time control method. The control scheme proposed ensures the boundedness of all signals in the closed-loop system, as analyzed through the Lyapunov stability theory. This guarantees accurate tracking of desired signals within a fixed time. The efficacy of the proposed approach is additionally validated through simulation studies. The effectiveness of the proposed controller is validated with a real-world example involving an electromechanical system.

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The paper develops a fixed-time adaptive backstepping controller for nonstrict-feedback nonlinear systems with unknown backlash-like hysteresis and input delay, using RBFNNs for unknown-function approximation and Padé approximation plus intermediate variables to handle delay and hysteresis. Lyapunov analysis and an electromechanical simulation show bounded closed-loop signals and fixed-time tracking, with improved error metrics over a finite-time scheme.

Key findings

  • The proposed scheme guarantees boundedness of all closed-loop signals and tracking within a fixed time, with settling time independent of initial conditions (Remark 3).
  • In the electromechanical simulation, the proposed controller achieved MSE 0.0009, RMSE 0.0300, MAE 0.2100, NMSE 0.0090, SSE 1.3269, and BFR 99.95%, compared with MSE 0.0012, RMSE 0.0346, MAE 0.2200, NMSE 0.0118, SSE 1.3969, and BFR 99.91% for the finite-time control scheme in [39].
  • The simulation used input delay ς = 0.06, reference signal y_r = sin(t), and backlash-like hysteresis parameters ω = 1, κ = 3.1635, and = 0.345.
  • The paper states that the proposed fixed-time strategy exhibits superior tracking performance and faster convergence than the compared finite-time method.

Methods

  • Design: adaptive fixed-time backstepping control for nonstrict-feedback nonlinear systems with input delay and unknown backlash-like hysteresis; RBFNNs approximate unknown nonlinear functions, Padé approximation and an intermediate variable mitigate input delay, and another intermediate variable compensates unknown hysteresis input.
  • Analysis: Lyapunov stability theory and fixed-time stability lemmas establish boundedness and convergence to a compact set, with settling time bound T ≤ T_m = 1/(cψ(σ−1)) + 1/(kψ(1−β)).
  • Simulation: an electromechanical system model from [48] is used with listed parameters, design parameters, initial conditions [ζ1(0), ζ2(0), ζ3(0)]^T = [0.5, 0.5, 0.5]^T and [η1(0), η2(0), η3(0)]^T = [0, 0, 0]^T; performance is compared with finite-time control [39] using MSE, RMSE, MAE, NMSE, SSE, and BFR.

Limitations

  • Stated in Remark 8: design parameters are selected by trial-and-error, which can be time-consuming because no optimal parameter selection method is provided.
  • Stated in Remark 8: Padé approximation is only effective for small delays; for larger delays the approximation error increases, limiting applicability to systems with long delays.
  • Evident from the text: validation is limited to simulation of one electromechanical example, with comparison against one finite-time control scheme [39]; no physical experiment or broader case study is reported.

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    Fixed-time control methods were introduced in response to the challenge that finite-time settling time depends on initial states.

    “In response to this challenge, fixed-time control methods were introduced [40].”
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    • cites [40] Mei Y, Wang J, Park JH, Shi K, Shen H (2022) Adaptive fixed-time control for nonlinear systems against time-varying actuator faults. Nonlinear Dyn 107(4):3629–3640 source
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    Fixed-time control methods offer a viable approach to address the issue of swift convergence without relying on knowledge of the initial states.

    “The advent of fixed-time control methods offers a viable approach to address the issue of swift convergence without relying on knowledge of the initial states [41][42][43].”
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    • cites [41] Chen M, Wang H, Liu X (2019) Adaptive fuzzy practical fixed-time tracking control of nonlinear systems. IEEE Trans Fuzzy Syst 29(3):664–673 source
    • cites [42] Ren P, Wang F, Zhu R (2021) Adaptive fixed-time fuzzy control of uncertain nonlinear quantized systems. Int J Fuzzy Syst 23:794–803 source
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    The proposed control scheme ensures the boundedness of all signals in the closed-loop system.

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    The proposed control scheme guarantees accurate tracking of desired signals within a fixed time.

    “This guarantees accurate tracking of desired signals within a fixed time.”
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    The proposed approach ensures a bound on the settling time without imposing any restrictions on the initial conditions of the system states.

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    This paper incorporates unknown backlash-like hysteresis alongside input delay in nonlinear systems, emphasizing fixed-time stability.

    “In contrast, this paper incorporates unknown backlash-like hysteresis alongside input delay in nonlinear systems, emphasizing fixed-time stability.”
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    • cites [50] Kharrat M, Alhazmi H (2024) Neural networks-based adaptive fault-tolerant control for a class of nonstrict-feedback nonlinear systems with actuator faults and input delay. AIMS Math 9(6):13689–13711 source
    • Rests on an assumption: The coexistence of backlash-like hysteresis and input delay in physical systems can significantly complicate matters, leading to reduced tracking performance, lower system efficiency, and potential instability.
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    Premisecitation

    Compared to other architectures like deep neural networks [54], RBFNNs offer simplicity, faster learning, and computational efficiency, making them ideal for real-time control applications in nonlinear systems.

    “Compared to other architectures like deep neural networks [54], RBFNNs offer simplicity, faster learning, and computational efficiency, making them ideal for real-time control applications in nonlinear systems.”
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    For any i, e_i e_{i+1} ≤ e_i^2/2 + e_{i+1}^2/2.

    “e 1 e 2 ≤ e 2 1 2 + e 2 2 2 .(3.5)”
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    The design parameters used in the simulations are selected through a trial-and-error approach, which can be time-consuming due to the absence of an optimal parameter selection method.

    “Firstly, the design parameters used in the simulations are selected through a trialand-error approach, which can be time-consuming due to the absence of an optimal parameter selection method.”
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    Figures 2-6 collectively indicate that the system's state variables ζ1, ζ2, and ζ3 remain bounded, the controller v is bounded, and the tracking error e1 is bounded.

    “Figures 23456collectively indicate that the system's state variables ζ 1 , ζ 2 , and ζ 3 remain bounded, the controller v is bounded, and the tracking error e 1 is also bounded.”
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    The proposed fixed-time control strategy exhibits superior tracking performance and faster convergence compared to the existing method.

    “The results presented in Fig. 7 illustrate that the proposed fixed-time control strategy exhibits superior tracking performance and faster Fig. 7 Tracking error e 1 under two methods convergence compared to the existing method.”
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    The adaptive parameters θ1, θ2, and θ3 are bounded, verifying the effective boundedness of all signals within the closed-loop system (4.1).

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    The delay ς results in uncertainty in the parameter λ, which in turn results in uncertainty regarding the intermediate variable ζ_{n+1}.

    “The delay ς results in uncertainty in the parameter λ, which in turn results in uncertainty regarding the intermediate variable ζ n+1 .”
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    For γ_i in R and 0 < p ≤ 1, the stated power-sum inequality holds.

    “Lemma 2 [42] For γ i ∈ R, i = 1, . . ., m, where 0 < p ≤ 1, one has m i=1 |γ i | p ≤ m i=1 |γ i | p ≤ m 1-p m i=1 |γ i | p (2.16)”
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    • cites [42] Ren P, Wang F, Zhu R (2021) Adaptive fixed-time fuzzy control of uncertain nonlinear quantized systems. Int J Fuzzy Syst 23:794–803 source
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    Although many approaches have been developed for systems with state delays, addressing input delays introduces additional complexity.

    “Although many approaches have been developed for systems with state delays, addressing input delays introduces additional complexity [24].”
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    • cites [24] Wang T, Qiu J, Gao H (2016) Adaptive neural control of stochastic nonlinear time-delay systems with multiple constraints. IEEE Trasn Syst Man Cybernet Syst 47(8):1875–1883 source
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    Premisecitation

    Several adaptive controllers have been introduced to specifically tackle the complexities associated with unknown backlash-like hysteresis.

    “In response to this, several adaptive controllers have been introduced to specifically tackle the complexities associated with unknown backlash-like hysteresis [15][16][17].”
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    Backlash-like hysteresis is a highly intricate nonlinear phenomenon commonly encountered in industrial control processes.

    “Among various input nonlinearities, backlash-like hysteresis stands out as a highly intricate nonlinear phenomenon commonly encountered in industrial control processes [13].”
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    • cites [13] Ibrir S, Su CY (2016) Adaptive stabilization of a class of feedforward nonlinear systems subject to unknown backlash-hysteresis inputs. IEEE Trans Control Syst Technol 25(4):1180–1192 source
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    Recent research has introduced several adaptive control approaches tailored for nonlinear systems with input delays.

    “Recent research has introduced several adaptive control approaches tailored for nonlinear systems with input delays [29,30].”
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    • cites [29] Zhang M, Jing X, Wang G (2020) Bioinspired nonlinear dynamics-based adaptive neural network control for vehicle suspension systems with uncertain/unknown dynamics and input delay. IEEE Trans Ind Electronics 68(12):12646–12656 source
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    The RBFNN strategy demonstrates potential in enhancing system stability and overall performance, offering a practical solution to the algebraic loop problem frequently encountered in nonstrict-feedback nonlinear systems.

    “This strategy demonstrates potential in enhancing system stability and overall performance, offering a practical solution to the algebraic loop problem frequently encountered in nonstrict-feedback nonlinear systems.”
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    The presence of input delays can potentially degrade system performance or lead to instability.

    “The presence of input delays can potentially degrade system performance or lead to instability [28].”
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    • cites [28] Wang H, Liu S, Yang X (2020) Adaptive neural control for non-strict-feedback nonlinear systems with input delay. Inf Sci 514:605–616 source
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    The paper presents an adaptive fixed-time control approach that combines fixed-time stability theory with backstepping control technology.

    “The paper presents an adaptive fixed-time control approach that combines fixed-time stability theory with backstepping control technology.”
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    Fuzzy logic systems or neural networks provide estimates for unknown terms or parameters, enhancing the adaptability of the control approach due to their approximation capabilities.

    “These methods play a crucial role in providing estimates for the unknown terms or parameters, enhancing the adaptability of the control approach due to their approximation capabilities [5][6][7].”
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    • cites [5] Li F, Wang F, Fan L, Zhou C, Zong Q (2023) Adaptive neural network fault-tolerant consensus control for multi-agent systems with time-delay and asymmetric error constraint. Neural Process Lett 55(8):10371–10392 source
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    For constants k > 0, b > 0, c > 0, and variables, the stated inequality holds.

    “Lemma 3 [39] For constants k > 0, b > 0, c > 0, and variables and ω, one has | | k |ω| b ≤ k k + b c| | k+b + b k + b c -k b |ω| k+b (2.17)”
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    • cites [39] Wang H, Liu PX, Zhao X, Liu X (2019) Adaptive fuzzy finite-time control of nonlinear systems with actuator faults. IEEE Trans Cybernet 50(5):1786–1797 source
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    For any given (ν_1, ν_2) in R^2 with α > 1, β > 1, and (α-1)(β-1) = 1, the stated Young-type inequality holds.

    “Lemma 4 [42] For any given (ν 1 , ν 2 ) ∈ R 2 , where α > 1, β > 1, > 0, and (α-1)(β-1) = 1, we have ν 1 ν 2 ≤ α α |ν 1 | α + 1 β β |ν 2 | β . (2.18)”
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    • cites [42] Ren P, Wang F, Zhu R (2021) Adaptive fixed-time fuzzy control of uncertain nonlinear quantized systems. Int J Fuzzy Syst 23:794–803 source
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    When a system is influenced by hysteresis nonlinearity, it may exhibit undesirable inaccuracies, oscillations, and even instability, leading to severe consequences for the overall system performance.

    “It is widely recognized that when a system is influenced by hysteresis nonlinearity, it may exhibit undesirable inaccuracies, oscillations, and even instability, leading to severe consequences for the overall system performance [14].”
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    • cites [14] Ma L, Huo X, Zhao X, Niu B, Zong G (2019) Adaptive neural control for switched nonlinear systems with unknown backlash-like hysteresis and output dead-zone. Neurocomputing 357:203–214 source
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    Improving the performance of the system as described by (3.42) can be achieved by theoretically decreasing b_i and increasing c_i, k_i, κ_i, and γ_i.

    “In practice, improving the performance of the system as described by (3.42) can be achieved by theoretically decreasing b i and increasing c i , k i , κ i , and γ i .”
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    The weights in RBFNNs are trained in real-time using adaptive control laws, ensuring that the network can accurately approximate unknown functions based on the difference between desired and actual system outputs.

    “The weights in RBFNNs are trained in real-time using adaptive control laws, ensuring that the network can accurately approximate unknown functions based on the difference between desired and actual system outputs.”
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    The efficiency of the controller is heavily impacted by the choice of suitable design parameters.

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    The closed-loop system is guaranteed to be stable within a fixed time, and the convergence time is bounded by a specific upper bound.

    “The closed-loop system is guaranteed to be stable within a fixed time, and the convergence time is bounded by a specific upper bound.”
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    • The authors state this as an assumption: The nonlinear system (2.1) satisfies Assumption 1.
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    The centers and widths of the radial basis functions are often predefined or initialized based on the problem's characteristics to reduce computational complexity.

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    Interpretationreasoning

    A trade-off exists because higher values of c_i and k_i may lead to stronger control signals.

    “However, as emphasized in (3.32), a trade-off exists because higher values of c i and k i may lead to stronger control signals.”
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    Fixed-time control offers the advantages of finite-time control while ensuring an upper bound on convergence time that depends on design parameters rather than initial conditions.

    “Fixed-time control offers the advantages of finite-time control while ensuring an upper bound on convergence time that depends on design parameters rather than initial conditions.”
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    • Rests on an assumption: The coexistence of backlash-like hysteresis and input delay in physical systems can significantly complicate matters, leading to reduced tracking performance, lower system efficiency, and potential instability.
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    RBFNNs are chosen for their ability to provide localized function approximation, meaning they respond more strongly to inputs in specific regions, which is essential for capturing complex nonlinear behaviors.

    “Radial basis function neural networks (RBFNNs) are chosen for their ability to provide localized function approximation, meaning they respond more strongly to inputs in specific regions, which is essential for capturing complex nonlinear behaviors.”
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    Interpretationreasoning

    The Pade approximation is applied to handle input delay, simplifying the derivation process and reducing computational complexity, but it is only effective for small delays.

    “Secondly, while the Pade approximation is applied to handle input delay, simplifying the derivation process and reducing computational complexity, it is only effective for small delays.”
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    Even when system states are unobservable, adaptive laws update the weights using available measurements or estimates.

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    For larger delays, the approximation error increases, limiting the scheme's applicability to systems with long delays.

    “For larger delays, the approximation error increases, limiting the scheme's applicability to systems with long delays.”
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    Interpretationreasoning

    The proposed control scheme ensures the boundedness of all signals in the closed-loop system, facilitating accurate tracking of desired signals within a fixed time.

    “Utilizing Lyapunov stability analysis, the proposed control scheme ensures the boundedness of all signals in the closed-loop system, facilitating accurate tracking of desired signals within a fixed time.”
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    • The authors state this as an assumption: The nonlinear system (2.1) satisfies Assumption 1.
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  • The paper relies on this without support.

    The simultaneous presence of backlash-like hysteresis and input delay in physical systems severely impairs tracking performance, degrades system efficiency, and potentially leads to instability.

    “The simultaneous presence of backlash-like hysteresis and input delay in physical systems presents further complications, severely impairing tracking performance, degrading system efficiency, and potentially leading to instability.”
  • The authors state this as an assumption.

    The desired trajectory y_r is continuously differentiable up to the nth order, and every derivative is bounded.

    “Assumption 1 [39] The desired trajectory y r is a continuously differentiable signal up to the nth order, and every derivative is bounded.”
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    Fixed-time control overcomes the dependency of convergence or settling time on initial conditions.

    “To address this limitation, fixed-time control has emerged as a promising alternative, gaining considerable attention due to its ability to overcome this dependency.”
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    Algebraic loop problems are unacceptable during backstepping control design.

    “However, during the backstepping control design process, algebraic loop problems are unacceptable.”
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    The nonlinear system (2.1) satisfies Assumption 1.

    “under the assumption 1”
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    The coexistence of backlash-like hysteresis and input delay in physical systems can significantly complicate matters, leading to reduced tracking performance, lower system efficiency, and potential instability.

    “This comprehensive approach is crucial because the coexistence of these factors in physical systems can significantly complicate matters, leading to reduced tracking performance, lower system efficiency, and potential instability.”
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    There is no standardized method for selecting design parameters, leading to a reliance on the trial-and-error approach and system performance evaluation.

    “However, there isn't a standardized method for selecting these parameters, leading to a reliance on the trial-and-error approach and system performance evaluation.”
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  • The transformed plant loses and then regains an intermediate-variable term

    Minor

    Equation (2.8) gives the nth state equation without ζn+1. Equation (2.12), presented as a rewriting of (2.8) after substituting u(v)=κv+c(v), includes ζn+1 in that equation. Substitution alone cannot introduce the missing term, so the plant used in the controller derivation differs from (2.8).

  • Reported best-fit rates conflict with the defined NMSE relationship

    Minor

    Equations (4.8) and (4.10) use the same error ratio, so BFR should be (1−NMSE)×100%. The table's NMSE values of 0.0090 and 0.0118 therefore imply 99.10% and 98.82%, respectively, not the reported 99.95% and 99.91%.

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Authors
Kharrat, M., & Alhazmi, H.
Affiliations
  • University of Sfax (TN)
  • Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University (SA)
Corresponding author
Kharrat, Mohamed
Venue
Neural Processing Letters
Published
2025-05-26
Volume
57
Issue
3
ISSN
  • 1370-4621 (ISSN-L)
  • 1573-773X
OpenAlex
W4410739315
Cited by
5
References
53
Citations by year
2026: 3 · 2025: 2
FWCI
1.96
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
Neural Processing Letters (publishedVersion, cc-by-nc-nd)
Funders
Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University (PNURSP2025R528)
Topics
  • Physical Sciences › Engineering › Control and Systems Engineering › Adaptive Control of Nonlinear Systems
  • Physical Sciences › Engineering › Control and Systems Engineering › Stability and Control of Uncertain Systems
  • Physical Sciences › Computer Science › Computer Networks and Communications › Neural Networks Stability and Synchronization
Keywords
fixed-time control, adaptive control, nonstrict-feedback nonlinear systems, input delay, backlash-like hysteresis, radial basis function neural network, Padé approximants, adaptive backstepping control, tracking control, Lyapunov stability, electromechanical systems

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