Variable Structure Control For Robotics And Aerospace Applications

Variable Structure Control for Robotics and Aerospace Applications

A broad perspective of the many potential applications of variable structure control (VSC) are presented in this volume. Numerous interesting practical industrial application problems in a multitude of engineering fields are reviewed. The application studies featured are primarily in the areas of robotics and aerospace systems. Sliding mode which is currently experiencing a wide multidisciplinary appeal in other areas of control engineering is also discussed. Three basic categories of material are analysed: The first group of chapters analyse the basic design principles and future directions for engineering applications. The second group focuses on robotics applications. The third group is devoted to aerospace, and more specifically spacecraft control design problems. The number of researchers participating in this field has increased exponentially worldwide. Breakthroughs in the theoretical domain, and more fascinating industrial control applications are just around the corner. The papers in this volume will help to further inspire practicing control engineers in examining and evaluating the merits of variable structure control (VSC) and sliding mode from their own respective domains of applications.

Variable Structure Control for Robotics and Aerospace Applications

Variable Structure Systems

This unique book fulfils the definite need for an accessible book on variable structure systems and also provides the very latest results in research on this topic. Divided into three parts - basics of sliding mode control, new trends in sliding mode control, and applications of sliding mode control - the book contains many numerical design examples, so that readers can quickly understand the design methodologies and their applications to practical problems. Primarily aimed at students and researchers in the field, the book will also be useful for practising control engineers.