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Robust stabilization conditions for uncertain switched affine systems subject to a unitary input delay are presented. They are obtained through the Lyapunov framework and a min-switching state-feedback predictive control law. The result…
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An alternative approach for minimum and mode-dependent dwell-time characterization for switched systems is derived. The proposed technique is related to Lyapunov looped-functionals, a new type of functionals leading to stability conditions…
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One of the main aspects of switched affine systems that makes their stabilizability study intricate is the existence of (generally) infinitely many equilibrium points in the state space. Thus, prior to designing the switched control, the…