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In this paper, we show that a hybrid integrator-gain system (HIGS) is a nonlinear negative imaginary (NNI) system. We prove that the positive feedback interconnection of a linear negative imaginary (NI) system and a HIGS is asymptotically…
A hybrid integrator-gain system (HIGS) is a control element that switches between an integrator and a gain, which overcomes some inherent limitations of linear controllers. In this paper, we consider using discrete-time HIGS controllers for…
In this paper, we propose a digital control approach for multi-input multi-output negative imaginary (NI) systems using discrete-time hybrid integrator-gain systems (HIGS) controllers. We show the NI property of the bimodal and trimodal…
We introduce a hybrid control system called a hybrid integrator-gain system (HIGS) based integral resonant controller (IRC) to stabilize negative imaginary (NI) systems. A HIGS-based IRC has a similar structure to an IRC, with the…
We propose a neural control method to provide guaranteed stabilization for mechanical systems using a novel negative imaginary neural ordinary differential equation (NINODE) controller. Specifically, we employ neural networks with desired…
This paper presents a survey of recent results on the theory of negative imaginary systems. This theory can be applied to the robust control of large flexible structures with colocated force actuators and position sensors.
This paper covers recent developments in the theory of negative imaginary systems and their application to the control of highly resonant flexible structures. The theory of negative imaginary systems arose out of a desire to unify a number…
We propose a discrete-time integral resonant control (IRC) approach for negative imaginary (NI) systems, which overcomes several limitations of continuous-time IRC. We show that a discrete-time IRC has a step-advanced negative imaginary…
The Hybrid Integral Gain Systems (HIGS) has recently gained a lot of attention in the control of precision motion systems. HIGS is a nonlinear low pass filter with a 52 degree phase advantage over its linear counterpart. This property…
Negative imaginary (NI) systems play an important role in the robust control of highly resonant flexible structures. In this paper, a generalized NI system framework is presented. A new NI system definition is given, which allows for…
In this paper, we present a strictly negative imaginary state feedback control methodology for relative degree two negative imaginary systems such as flexible structures with collocated sensors and actuators. We show that by augmenting a…
The negative imaginary (NI) systems theory has attracted interests due to the robustness properties of feedback interconnected NI systems. However, a full output optimal controller-synthesis methodology, for such class of systems, is yet to…
This paper provides a state feedback stabilization approach for nonlinear systems of relative degree less than or equal to two by rendering them nonlinear negative imaginary (NI) systems. Conditions are provided under which a nonlinear…
Negative imaginary (NI) systems theory is a well-established system theoretic framework for analysis and design of linear-time-invariant (LTI) control systems. In this paper, we aim to generalize negative imaginary systems theory to a class…
This paper presents some physical interpretations of recent stability results on the feedback interconnection of negative imaginary systems. These interpretations involve spring mass damper systems coupled together by springs or RLC…
In the transition to achieving net zero emissions, it has been suggested that a substantial expansion of electric power grids will be necessary to support emerging renewable energy zones. In this paper, we propose employing battery-based…
This paper presents necessary and sufficient conditions for deriving a strictly proper dynamic controller which satisfies the negative imaginary output feedback control problem. Our synthesis method divides the output feedback control…
In this paper, we investigate the necessary and sufficient conditions under which a class of nonlinear systems are state feedback equivalent to nonlinear negative imaginary (NI) systems with positive definite storage functions. The…
This paper presents a method for the synthesis of negative imaginary closed-loop systems with a prescribed degree of stability under the assumption of full state feedback. The approach extends existing work by using a perturbation method to…
A nonovershooting finite-time control design for linear multi-input system is proposed by upgrading a linear (asymptotic) nonovershooting stabilizer to a homogeneous one. Robustness of the safety and stability properties is analyzed using…