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The framework of linear parameter-varying (LPV) systems has shown to be a powerful tool for the design of controllers for complex nonlinear systems using linear tools. In this work, we derive novel methods that allow to synthesize LPV…
A modification to the ${\cal L}_1$ control framework for uncertain systems with actuator delay is presented. Specifically, a time delay is introduced in the control input of the state predictor to compensate for the destabilizing effect of…
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