Aiming to solve the steering instability and hysteresis of agricultural robots in the process of movement,a fusion PID control method of particle swarm optimization(PSO)and genetic algorithm(GA)was proposed.The fusion...Aiming to solve the steering instability and hysteresis of agricultural robots in the process of movement,a fusion PID control method of particle swarm optimization(PSO)and genetic algorithm(GA)was proposed.The fusion algorithm took advantage of the fast optimization ability of PSO to optimize the population screening link of GA.The Simulink simulation results showed that the convergence of the fitness function of the fusion algorithm was accelerated,the system response adjustment time was reduced,and the overshoot was almost zero.Then the algorithm was applied to the steering test of agricultural robot in various scenes.After modeling the steering system of agricultural robot,the steering test results in the unloaded suspended state showed that the PID control based on fusion algorithm reduced the rise time,response adjustment time and overshoot of the system,and improved the response speed and stability of the system,compared with the artificial trial and error PID control and the PID control based on GA.The actual road steering test results showed that the PID control response rise time based on the fusion algorithm was the shortest,about 4.43 s.When the target pulse number was set to 100,the actual mean value in the steady-state regulation stage was about 102.9,which was the closest to the target value among the three control methods,and the overshoot was reduced at the same time.The steering test results under various scene states showed that the PID control based on the proposed fusion algorithm had good anti-interference ability,it can adapt to the changes of environment and load and improve the performance of the control system.It was effective in the steering control of agricultural robot.This method can provide a reference for the precise steering control of other robots.展开更多
In this paper,we consider the maximal positive definite solution of the nonlinear matrix equation.By using the idea of Algorithm 2.1 in ZHANG(2013),a new inversion-free method with a stepsize parameter is proposed to ...In this paper,we consider the maximal positive definite solution of the nonlinear matrix equation.By using the idea of Algorithm 2.1 in ZHANG(2013),a new inversion-free method with a stepsize parameter is proposed to obtain the maximal positive definite solution of nonlinear matrix equation X+A^(*)X|^(-α)A=Q with the case 0<α≤1.Based on this method,a new iterative algorithm is developed,and its convergence proof is given.Finally,two numerical examples are provided to show the effectiveness of the proposed method.展开更多
Unmanned aircraft are highly vulnerable to crosswind-induced turbulence during complex maneuvers such as turning,which can significantly compromise control and reduce autopilot effectiveness.This paper presents a nove...Unmanned aircraft are highly vulnerable to crosswind-induced turbulence during complex maneuvers such as turning,which can significantly compromise control and reduce autopilot effectiveness.This paper presents a novel control strategy to improve the controllability of unmanned aircraft in challenging wind conditions.First,the equations of motion for the aircraft are reformulated as a system of stochastic differential equations,which are subsequently transformed into a deterministic form.By modeling turbulence as a Gaussian random process and incorporating it directly into the control system,the proposed method proactively compensates for the adverse effects of turbulence.The transformation is achieved using semi-invariant techniques.Second,the control problem is formulated as an optimization task,aiming to minimize the deviation between the actual and desired turn characteristics,specifically the angular velocity.Finally,a new numerical method with proven global convergence is employed to compute the optimal autopilot parameters.Simulation results using a medium-range unmanned aircraft model under continuous turbulent gusts demonstrate that the proposed method significantly outperforms existing approaches,ensuring both stability and precision in turbulent wind conditions.展开更多
The augmented evolution equation is established under the framework of the Variation Evolving Method(VEM)that seeks optimal solutions by solving the transformed Initial-Value Problems(IVPs).To improve the numerical pe...The augmented evolution equation is established under the framework of the Variation Evolving Method(VEM)that seeks optimal solutions by solving the transformed Initial-Value Problems(IVPs).To improve the numerical performance,its compact form is developed herein.Through replacing the states and costates variation evolution with that of the controls,the dimension-reduced Evolution Partial Differential Equation(EPDE)only solves the control variables along the variation time to get the optimal solution,and the initial conditions for the definite solution may be arbitrary.With this equation,the scale of the resulting IVPs,obtained via the semi-discrete method,is significantly reduced and they may be solved with common Ordinary Differential Equation(ODE)integration methods conveniently.Meanwhile,the state and the costate dynamics share consistent stability in the numerical computation and this avoids the intrinsic numerical difficulty as in the indirect methods.Numerical examples are solved and it is shown that the compact form evolution equation outperforms the primary form in the precision,and the efficiency may be higher for the dense discretization.Actually,it is uncovered that the compact form of the augmented evolution equation is a continuous realization of the Newton type iteration mechanism.展开更多
Trajectory tracking for nonlinear robotic systems remains a fundamental yet challenging problem in control engineering,particularly when both precision and efficiency must be ensured.Conventional control methods are o...Trajectory tracking for nonlinear robotic systems remains a fundamental yet challenging problem in control engineering,particularly when both precision and efficiency must be ensured.Conventional control methods are often effective for stabilization but may not directly optimize long-term performance.To address this limitation,this study develops an integrated framework that combines optimal control principles with reinforcement learning for a single-link robotic manipulator.The proposed scheme adopts an actor–critic structure,where the critic network approximates the value function associated with the Hamilton–Jacobi–Bellman equation,and the actor network generates near-optimal control signals in real time.This dual adaptation enables the controller to refine its policy online without explicit system knowledge.Stability of the closed-loop system is analyzed through Lyapunov theory,ensuring boundedness of the tracking error.Numerical simulations on the single-link manipulator demonstrate that themethod achieves accurate trajectory followingwhile maintaining lowcontrol effort.The results further showthat the actor–critic learning mechanism accelerates convergence of the control policy compared with conventional optimization-based strategies.This work highlights the potential of reinforcement learning integrated with optimal control for robotic manipulators and provides a foundation for future extensions to more complex multi-degree-of-freedom systems.The proposed controller is further validated in a physics-based virtual Gazebo environment,demonstrating stable adaptation and real-time feasibility.展开更多
With the growing integration of renewable energy sources(RESs)and smart interconnected devices,conventional distribution networks have turned to active distribution networks(ADNs)with complex system model and power fl...With the growing integration of renewable energy sources(RESs)and smart interconnected devices,conventional distribution networks have turned to active distribution networks(ADNs)with complex system model and power flow dynamics.The rapid fluctuation of RES power may easily result in frequent voltage violation issues.Taking the flexible RES reactive power as control variables,this paper proposes a two-layer control scheme with Koopman wide neural network(WNN)based model predictive control(MPC)method for optimal voltage regulation and network loss reduction.Based on Koopman operator theory,a data-driven WNN method is presented to fit a high-dimensional linear model of power flow.With the model,voltage and network loss sensitivities are computed analytically,and utilized for ADN partition and control model formulation.In the lower level,a dual-mode adaptive switching MPC strategy is put forward for optimal voltage control and network loss optimization in each individual partition to decide the RES reactive power.The upper level is to calculate the adjustment coefficients of the RES reactive power given in the low level by taking the coupling effects of different partitions into account,and then the final reactive power dispatches of RESs are obtained to realize optimal control of voltage and network loss.Simulation results on two ADNs demonstrate that the proposed strategy can reliably maintain the voltage at each node within the secure range,reduce network power losses,and enhance the overall system security and economic efficiency.展开更多
Realizing optimal control performance for continuum robots(CRs) poses huge challenges on traditional modelbased optimal control approaches due to their high degrees of freedom,complex nonlinear dynamics and soft conti...Realizing optimal control performance for continuum robots(CRs) poses huge challenges on traditional modelbased optimal control approaches due to their high degrees of freedom,complex nonlinear dynamics and soft continuum morphologies which are difficult to explicitly model.This paper proposes a model-free adaptive optimal control algorithm(ADAPT)for CRs.In our strategy,we consider CRs as a class of nonlinear continuous-time dynamical systems in the state space,wherein the position of the end-effector is considered as the state and the input torque is mapped as the control input.Then,the optimized Hamilton-Jacobi-Bellman(HJB) equation is derived by optimal control principles,and subsequently solved by the proposed ADAPT algorithm without requiring knowledge of the original system dynamics.Under some mild assumptions,the global stability and convergence of the closed-loop control approach are guaranteed.Several simulation experiments are conducted on a magnetic CR(MCR) to demonstrate the practicality and effectiveness of the ADAPT algorithm.展开更多
Dear Editor,In this letter,we focus on the algebraic relationship between the coefficient matrices and the solution of the stochastic algebraic Riccati equation.It is revealed that,if the coefficient matrices are in a...Dear Editor,In this letter,we focus on the algebraic relationship between the coefficient matrices and the solution of the stochastic algebraic Riccati equation.It is revealed that,if the coefficient matrices are in an algebra,then the solution(and also the control gain in many cases)is also in the same algebra.The main result is verified by a numerical simulation.展开更多
Utility-scale PV plants increasingly operate under partial shading,soiling,temperature swings,and rapid irradiance ramps that depress yield and challenge stability on weak grids.This critical review addresses those co...Utility-scale PV plants increasingly operate under partial shading,soiling,temperature swings,and rapid irradiance ramps that depress yield and challenge stability on weak grids.This critical review addresses those conditions by(i)unifying a stressor-to-method taxonomy that links field stressors to global intelligent MPPT(metaheuristics and learning-based trackers)and to advanced inverter controls(adaptive/MPC and grid-forming),(ii)standardizing metrics and reporting aligned with IEC 61724-1 and IEEE 1547/1547.1 to enable fair,reproducible comparisons,and(iii)framing MPPT and grid support as a co-design problem with a DT→HIL→Field validation pathway and seedable scenarios.We identify persistent gaps—fragmented partial-shading benchmarks,limited low-SCR testing,and scarce field-grade validation—and compile a quantitative synthesis:global soiling typically reduces annual production by≈3%–5%,and hybrid/learning MPPT frequently report≈99%tracking efficiency under PSC in simulation/HIL studies.To demonstrate practical relevance,we validate the framework on a seeded scenario library:DRL trackers achieve medianηMPPT≈0.996 with t95≈0.19 s and Hybrid trackers≈0.992/0.26 s,outperforming Metaheuristics(≈0.984/0.42 s);at SCR=2.5,grid-forming control raises VRI from~0.78(tuned GFL)to~0.95 while keeping THD within 2.5%–3.2%,with all stacks meeting IEEE-1547.1 Category-II ride-through.The resulting taxonomy,standards-aligned reporting,and open seeds provide a replicable basis for comparable,grid-relevant benchmarking and clear guidance for real-world design and operations.展开更多
Photovoltaic(PV)systems in the field operate under complex,uncertain conditions rapid irradiance ramps,partial shading,temperature swings,surface soiling,and weak-grid disturbances including off-nominal frequency and ...Photovoltaic(PV)systems in the field operate under complex,uncertain conditions rapid irradiance ramps,partial shading,temperature swings,surface soiling,and weak-grid disturbances including off-nominal frequency and voltage distortion that degrade energy yield and power quality.We propose a drift-aware,power-quality-constrained MPPT framework that co-optimizes MPPT,PLL,and current-loop gains under stochastic frequency drift,while enforcing IEEE-519 limits(per-order Ih/IL and TDD)during optimization.Unlike energy-only or THD-only methods,the design target integrates PQ constraints into the objective and is validated across calibrated drift scenarios with explicit per-order and TDD reporting.Operating scenarios are calibrated to Cameroon’s Southern Interconnected Grid and city-specific profiles(Douala/Yaoundé),combining measured-style irradiance/temperature traces,partial-shading patterns,and stochastic frequency drift up to±0.8 Hz with synthetic contingencies.Across a 30-scenario campaign,the proposed controller achievesηMPPT=99.3%–99.6%(vs.98.6%Incremental Conductance and 97.8%Perturb-and-Observe),lowers DC-link ripple by 35%–48%,reduces oscillatory PCC power by≈41%,maintains THD≤2.5%(5%limit)and PF≥0.99,and shortens irradiance-step settling from 85–110 ms to 50–65 ms.Sensitivity to PLL bandwidth shows a broad optimum(≈60–90 Hz)with minimum THD/ripple,and ablations confirm that explicit drift weighting is pivotal to ripple and THD suppression without sacrificing yield.The approach is controller-agnostic,firmware-deployable,and generalizes to other converter-interfaced renewables;we outline a short hardware-/HIL-validation path for adoption in Sub-Saharan grids.展开更多
The integration of renewable energy sources into modern power systems necessitates efficient and robust control strategies to address challenges such as power quality,stability,and dynamic environmental variations.Thi...The integration of renewable energy sources into modern power systems necessitates efficient and robust control strategies to address challenges such as power quality,stability,and dynamic environmental variations.This paper presents a novel sparrow search algorithm(SSA)-tuned proportional-integral(PI)controller for grid-connected photovoltaic(PV)systems,designed to optimize dynamic perfor-mance,energy extraction,and power quality.Key contributions include the development of a systematic SSA-based optimization frame-work for real-time PI parameter tuning,ensuring precise voltage and current regulation,improved maximum power point tracking(MPPT)efficiency,and minimized total harmonic distortion(THD).The proposed approach is evaluated against conventional PSO-based and P&O controllers through comprehensive simulations,demonstrating its superior performance across key metrics:a 39.47%faster response time compared to PSO,a 12.06%increase in peak active power relative to P&O,and a 52.38%reduction in THD,ensuring compliance with IEEE grid standards.Moreover,the SSA-tuned PI controller exhibits enhanced adaptability to dynamic irradiancefluc-tuations,rapid response time,and robust grid integration under varying conditions,making it highly suitable for real-time smart grid applications.This work establishes the SSA-tuned PI controller as a reliable and efficient solution for improving PV system performance in grid-connected scenarios,while also setting the foundation for future research into multi-objective optimization,experimental valida-tion,and hybrid renewable energy systems.展开更多
This paper presents an optimized shared control algorithm for human–AI interaction, implemented through a digital twin framework where the physical system and human operator act as the real agent while an AI-driven d...This paper presents an optimized shared control algorithm for human–AI interaction, implemented through a digital twin framework where the physical system and human operator act as the real agent while an AI-driven digital system functions as the virtual agent. In this digital twin architecture, the real agent acquires an optimal control strategy through observed actions, while the AI virtual agent mirrors the real agent to establish a digital replica system and corresponding control policy. Both the real and virtual optimal controllers are approximated using reinforcement learning(RL) techniques. Specifically, critic neural networks(NNs) are employed to learn the virtual and real optimal value functions, while actor NNs are trained to derive their respective optimal controllers. A novel shared mechanism is introduced to integrate both virtual and real value functions into a unified learning framework, yielding an optimal shared controller. This controller adaptively adjusts the confidence ratio between virtual and real agents, enhancing the system's efficiency and flexibility in handling complex control tasks. The stability of the closed-loop system is rigorously analyzed using the Lyapunov method. The effectiveness of the proposed AI–human interactive system is validated through two numerical examples: a representative nonlinear system and an unmanned aerial vehicle(UAV) control system.展开更多
This paper introduces an optimized backstepping control method for Flexible Airbreathing Hypersonic Vehicles(FAHVs).The approach incorporates nonlinear disturbance observation and reinforcement learning to address com...This paper introduces an optimized backstepping control method for Flexible Airbreathing Hypersonic Vehicles(FAHVs).The approach incorporates nonlinear disturbance observation and reinforcement learning to address complex control challenges.The Minimal Learning Parameter(MLP)technique is applied to manage unknown nonlinear dynamics,significantly reducing the computational load usually associated with Neural Network(NN)weight updates.To improve the control system robustness,an MLP-based nonlinear disturbance observer is designed,which estimates lumped disturbances,including flexibility effects,model uncertainties,and external disruptions within the FAHVs.In parallel,the control strategy integrates reinforcement learning using an MLP-based actor-critic framework within the backstepping design to achieve both optimality and robustness.The actor performs control actions,while the critic assesses the optimal performance index function.To minimize this index function,an adaptive gradient descent method constructs both the actor and critic.Lyapunov analysis is employed to demonstrate that all signals in the closed-loop system are semiglobally uniformly ultimately bounded.Simulation results confirm that the proposed control strategy delivers high control performance,marked by improved accuracy and reduced energy consumption.展开更多
The position control system of an electro-hydraulic actuator system （EHAS） is investigated in this paper. The EHAS is developed by taking into consideration the nonlinearities of the system： the friction and the in...The position control system of an electro-hydraulic actuator system （EHAS） is investigated in this paper. The EHAS is developed by taking into consideration the nonlinearities of the system： the friction and the internal leakage. A variable load that simulates a realistic load in robotic excavator is taken as the trajectory reference. A method of control strategy that is implemented by employing a fuzzy logic controller （FLC） whose parameters are optimized using particle swarm optimization （PSO） is proposed. The scaling factors of the fuzzy inference system are tuned to obtain the optimal values which yield the best system performance. The simulation results show that the FLC is able to track the trajectory reference accurately for a range of values of orifice opening. Beyond that range, the orifice opening may introduce chattering, which the FLC alone is not sufficient to overcome. The PSO optimized FLC can reduce the chattering significantly. This result justifies the implementation of the proposed method in position control of EHAS.展开更多
Accurate fuel injection control of aircraft engine can optimize the energy efficiency of UAV power system while meeting the propeller speed requirement. Traditional injection control method such as open-loop calibrati...Accurate fuel injection control of aircraft engine can optimize the energy efficiency of UAV power system while meeting the propeller speed requirement. Traditional injection control method such as open-loop calibration causes instability of fuel supply which brings the risk of power loss of UAV. Considering that the closed-loop control of AFR can ensure a stable fuel feeding, this paper proposes an AFR control based fuel supply strategy in order to improve the efficiency of fuel-powered UAV while obtaining the required engine speed. According to the optimum fuel injection results, we implement fuzzy-PID method to control the set AFR in different situations. Through simulation and experiment studies, the results indicate that, to begin with, the calibrated mathematical model of the aircraft engine is effective. Next, this fuel supply strategy based on AFR control can normally realize the engine speed regulation, and the applied control algorithm can eliminate the overshoot of AFR throughout all the working progress. What is more,the fuel supply strategy can averagely shorten the response time of the engine speed by about two seconds. In addition, compared with the open-loop calibration, in this work the power efficiency is improved by 9% to 33%. Last but not the least, the endurance can be improved by 30 min with a normal engine speed. This paper can be a reference for the optimization of UAV aircraft engine.展开更多
In this paper,an adaptive neural-network(NN)output feedback optimal control problem is studied for a class of strict-feedback nonlinear systems with unknown internal dynamics,input saturation and state constraints.Neu...In this paper,an adaptive neural-network(NN)output feedback optimal control problem is studied for a class of strict-feedback nonlinear systems with unknown internal dynamics,input saturation and state constraints.Neural networks are used to approximate unknown internal dynamics and an adaptive NN state observer is developed to estimate immeasurable states.Under the framework of the backstepping design,by employing the actor-critic architecture and constructing the tan-type Barrier Lyapunov function(BLF),the virtual and actual optimal controllers are developed.In order to accomplish optimal control effectively,a simplified reinforcement learning(RL)algorithm is designed by deriving the updating laws from the negative gradient of a simple positive function,instead of employing existing optimal control methods.In addition,to ensure that all the signals in the closed-loop system are bounded and the output can follow the reference signal within a bounded error,all state variables are confined within their compact sets all times.Finally,a simulation example is given to illustrate the effectiveness of the proposed control strategy.展开更多
In early 2018,the Boliden Garpenberg operation implemented an optimized control strategy as an addition to the existing ventilation on demand system.The purpose of the strategy is to further minimize energy use for ma...In early 2018,the Boliden Garpenberg operation implemented an optimized control strategy as an addition to the existing ventilation on demand system.The purpose of the strategy is to further minimize energy use for main and booster fans,whilst also fulfilling airflow setpoints without violating constraints such as min/max differential pressure over fans and interaction of air between areas in mines.Using air flow measurements and a dynamical model of the ventilation system,a mine-wide coordination control of fans can be carried out.The numerical model is data driven and derived from historical operational data or step changes experiments.This makes both initial deployment and lifetime model maintenance,as the mine evolves,a comparably easy operation.The control has been proven to operate in a stable manner over long periods without having to re-calibrate the model.Results prove a 40%decrease in energy use for the fans involved and a greater controllability of air flow.Moreover,a 15%decrease of the total air flow into the mine will give additional proportional heating savings during winter periods.All in all,the multivariable controller shows a correlation between production in the mine and the ventilation system performance superior to all of its predecessors.展开更多
A new approach to control, stabilization and disturbance rejection of attitude subsystem of quadrotor is presented in this article. Analytical method is used to tune conventional structure of PID controller. SISO appr...A new approach to control, stabilization and disturbance rejection of attitude subsystem of quadrotor is presented in this article. Analytical method is used to tune conventional structure of PID controller. SISO approach is implemented for control structure to achieve desired objectives. The performance of the designed control structure is evaluated through time domain factors such as overshoot, settling time and integral error index, and robustness. A comparison is done between designed controller and back-step controller applied to main model of quadrotor. The results of simulation show the effectiveness of designed control scheme.展开更多
In this paper, a quasi-Newton-type optimized iterative learning control （ILC） algorithm is investigated for a class of discrete linear time-invariant systems. The proposed learning algorithm is to update the learnin...In this paper, a quasi-Newton-type optimized iterative learning control （ILC） algorithm is investigated for a class of discrete linear time-invariant systems. The proposed learning algorithm is to update the learning gain matrix by a quasi-Newton-type matrix instead of the inversion of the plant. By means of the mathematical inductive method, the monotone convergence of the proposed algorithm is analyzed, which shows that the tracking error monotonously converges to zero after a finite number of iterations. Compared with the existing optimized ILC algorithms, due to the superlinear convergence of quasi-Newton method, the proposed learning law operates with a faster convergent rate and is robust to the ill-condition of the system model, and thus owns a wide range of applications. Numerical simulations demonstrate the validity and effectiveness.展开更多
文摘Aiming to solve the steering instability and hysteresis of agricultural robots in the process of movement,a fusion PID control method of particle swarm optimization(PSO)and genetic algorithm(GA)was proposed.The fusion algorithm took advantage of the fast optimization ability of PSO to optimize the population screening link of GA.The Simulink simulation results showed that the convergence of the fitness function of the fusion algorithm was accelerated,the system response adjustment time was reduced,and the overshoot was almost zero.Then the algorithm was applied to the steering test of agricultural robot in various scenes.After modeling the steering system of agricultural robot,the steering test results in the unloaded suspended state showed that the PID control based on fusion algorithm reduced the rise time,response adjustment time and overshoot of the system,and improved the response speed and stability of the system,compared with the artificial trial and error PID control and the PID control based on GA.The actual road steering test results showed that the PID control response rise time based on the fusion algorithm was the shortest,about 4.43 s.When the target pulse number was set to 100,the actual mean value in the steady-state regulation stage was about 102.9,which was the closest to the target value among the three control methods,and the overshoot was reduced at the same time.The steering test results under various scene states showed that the PID control based on the proposed fusion algorithm had good anti-interference ability,it can adapt to the changes of environment and load and improve the performance of the control system.It was effective in the steering control of agricultural robot.This method can provide a reference for the precise steering control of other robots.
基金Supported in part by Natural Science Foundation of Guangxi(2023GXNSFAA026246)in part by the Central Government's Guide to Local Science and Technology Development Fund(GuikeZY23055044)in part by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(62363003)。
文摘In this paper,we consider the maximal positive definite solution of the nonlinear matrix equation.By using the idea of Algorithm 2.1 in ZHANG(2013),a new inversion-free method with a stepsize parameter is proposed to obtain the maximal positive definite solution of nonlinear matrix equation X+A^(*)X|^(-α)A=Q with the case 0<α≤1.Based on this method,a new iterative algorithm is developed,and its convergence proof is given.Finally,two numerical examples are provided to show the effectiveness of the proposed method.
基金co-supported by the Fund of Robot Technology Used for Special Environment Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province(No.22kftk01)the Key Research and Development Program of Heilongjiang,China(No.2024ZXJ07B05)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.92471103)。
文摘Unmanned aircraft are highly vulnerable to crosswind-induced turbulence during complex maneuvers such as turning,which can significantly compromise control and reduce autopilot effectiveness.This paper presents a novel control strategy to improve the controllability of unmanned aircraft in challenging wind conditions.First,the equations of motion for the aircraft are reformulated as a system of stochastic differential equations,which are subsequently transformed into a deterministic form.By modeling turbulence as a Gaussian random process and incorporating it directly into the control system,the proposed method proactively compensates for the adverse effects of turbulence.The transformation is achieved using semi-invariant techniques.Second,the control problem is formulated as an optimization task,aiming to minimize the deviation between the actual and desired turn characteristics,specifically the angular velocity.Finally,a new numerical method with proven global convergence is employed to compute the optimal autopilot parameters.Simulation results using a medium-range unmanned aircraft model under continuous turbulent gusts demonstrate that the proposed method significantly outperforms existing approaches,ensuring both stability and precision in turbulent wind conditions.
基金supported by the National Nature Science Foundation of China under Grant No.11902332。
文摘The augmented evolution equation is established under the framework of the Variation Evolving Method(VEM)that seeks optimal solutions by solving the transformed Initial-Value Problems(IVPs).To improve the numerical performance,its compact form is developed herein.Through replacing the states and costates variation evolution with that of the controls,the dimension-reduced Evolution Partial Differential Equation(EPDE)only solves the control variables along the variation time to get the optimal solution,and the initial conditions for the definite solution may be arbitrary.With this equation,the scale of the resulting IVPs,obtained via the semi-discrete method,is significantly reduced and they may be solved with common Ordinary Differential Equation(ODE)integration methods conveniently.Meanwhile,the state and the costate dynamics share consistent stability in the numerical computation and this avoids the intrinsic numerical difficulty as in the indirect methods.Numerical examples are solved and it is shown that the compact form evolution equation outperforms the primary form in the precision,and the efficiency may be higher for the dense discretization.Actually,it is uncovered that the compact form of the augmented evolution equation is a continuous realization of the Newton type iteration mechanism.
基金supported in part by the National Science and Technology Council under Grant NSTC 114-2221-E-027-104.
文摘Trajectory tracking for nonlinear robotic systems remains a fundamental yet challenging problem in control engineering,particularly when both precision and efficiency must be ensured.Conventional control methods are often effective for stabilization but may not directly optimize long-term performance.To address this limitation,this study develops an integrated framework that combines optimal control principles with reinforcement learning for a single-link robotic manipulator.The proposed scheme adopts an actor–critic structure,where the critic network approximates the value function associated with the Hamilton–Jacobi–Bellman equation,and the actor network generates near-optimal control signals in real time.This dual adaptation enables the controller to refine its policy online without explicit system knowledge.Stability of the closed-loop system is analyzed through Lyapunov theory,ensuring boundedness of the tracking error.Numerical simulations on the single-link manipulator demonstrate that themethod achieves accurate trajectory followingwhile maintaining lowcontrol effort.The results further showthat the actor–critic learning mechanism accelerates convergence of the control policy compared with conventional optimization-based strategies.This work highlights the potential of reinforcement learning integrated with optimal control for robotic manipulators and provides a foundation for future extensions to more complex multi-degree-of-freedom systems.The proposed controller is further validated in a physics-based virtual Gazebo environment,demonstrating stable adaptation and real-time feasibility.
基金supported by the Science and Technology Project of State Grid Jiangsu Electric Power Co.,Ltd.(J2024162).
文摘With the growing integration of renewable energy sources(RESs)and smart interconnected devices,conventional distribution networks have turned to active distribution networks(ADNs)with complex system model and power flow dynamics.The rapid fluctuation of RES power may easily result in frequent voltage violation issues.Taking the flexible RES reactive power as control variables,this paper proposes a two-layer control scheme with Koopman wide neural network(WNN)based model predictive control(MPC)method for optimal voltage regulation and network loss reduction.Based on Koopman operator theory,a data-driven WNN method is presented to fit a high-dimensional linear model of power flow.With the model,voltage and network loss sensitivities are computed analytically,and utilized for ADN partition and control model formulation.In the lower level,a dual-mode adaptive switching MPC strategy is put forward for optimal voltage control and network loss optimization in each individual partition to decide the RES reactive power.The upper level is to calculate the adjustment coefficients of the RES reactive power given in the low level by taking the coupling effects of different partitions into account,and then the final reactive power dispatches of RESs are obtained to realize optimal control of voltage and network loss.Simulation results on two ADNs demonstrate that the proposed strategy can reliably maintain the voltage at each node within the secure range,reduce network power losses,and enhance the overall system security and economic efficiency.
基金supported in part by the Innovation and Technology Commission of Hong Kong,China(ITS/136/20,ITS/234/21,MHP/096/22,ITS/235/22)Multi-Scale Medical Robotics Center,InnoHK,China(8312051)+1 种基金Research Grants Council(RGC) of Hong Kong,China(CUHK 14217822,CUHK14207823,AoE/E-407/24-N)The Chinese University of Hong Kong(CUHK) Direct Grant。
文摘Realizing optimal control performance for continuum robots(CRs) poses huge challenges on traditional modelbased optimal control approaches due to their high degrees of freedom,complex nonlinear dynamics and soft continuum morphologies which are difficult to explicitly model.This paper proposes a model-free adaptive optimal control algorithm(ADAPT)for CRs.In our strategy,we consider CRs as a class of nonlinear continuous-time dynamical systems in the state space,wherein the position of the end-effector is considered as the state and the input torque is mapped as the control input.Then,the optimized Hamilton-Jacobi-Bellman(HJB) equation is derived by optimal control principles,and subsequently solved by the proposed ADAPT algorithm without requiring knowledge of the original system dynamics.Under some mild assumptions,the global stability and convergence of the closed-loop control approach are guaranteed.Several simulation experiments are conducted on a magnetic CR(MCR) to demonstrate the practicality and effectiveness of the ADAPT algorithm.
文摘Dear Editor,In this letter,we focus on the algebraic relationship between the coefficient matrices and the solution of the stochastic algebraic Riccati equation.It is revealed that,if the coefficient matrices are in an algebra,then the solution(and also the control gain in many cases)is also in the same algebra.The main result is verified by a numerical simulation.
文摘Utility-scale PV plants increasingly operate under partial shading,soiling,temperature swings,and rapid irradiance ramps that depress yield and challenge stability on weak grids.This critical review addresses those conditions by(i)unifying a stressor-to-method taxonomy that links field stressors to global intelligent MPPT(metaheuristics and learning-based trackers)and to advanced inverter controls(adaptive/MPC and grid-forming),(ii)standardizing metrics and reporting aligned with IEC 61724-1 and IEEE 1547/1547.1 to enable fair,reproducible comparisons,and(iii)framing MPPT and grid support as a co-design problem with a DT→HIL→Field validation pathway and seedable scenarios.We identify persistent gaps—fragmented partial-shading benchmarks,limited low-SCR testing,and scarce field-grade validation—and compile a quantitative synthesis:global soiling typically reduces annual production by≈3%–5%,and hybrid/learning MPPT frequently report≈99%tracking efficiency under PSC in simulation/HIL studies.To demonstrate practical relevance,we validate the framework on a seeded scenario library:DRL trackers achieve medianηMPPT≈0.996 with t95≈0.19 s and Hybrid trackers≈0.992/0.26 s,outperforming Metaheuristics(≈0.984/0.42 s);at SCR=2.5,grid-forming control raises VRI from~0.78(tuned GFL)to~0.95 while keeping THD within 2.5%–3.2%,with all stacks meeting IEEE-1547.1 Category-II ride-through.The resulting taxonomy,standards-aligned reporting,and open seeds provide a replicable basis for comparable,grid-relevant benchmarking and clear guidance for real-world design and operations.
基金Deanship of Research and Graduate Studies at King Khalid University for funding this work through the Large Research Project(Grant No.RGP2/587/46).
文摘Photovoltaic(PV)systems in the field operate under complex,uncertain conditions rapid irradiance ramps,partial shading,temperature swings,surface soiling,and weak-grid disturbances including off-nominal frequency and voltage distortion that degrade energy yield and power quality.We propose a drift-aware,power-quality-constrained MPPT framework that co-optimizes MPPT,PLL,and current-loop gains under stochastic frequency drift,while enforcing IEEE-519 limits(per-order Ih/IL and TDD)during optimization.Unlike energy-only or THD-only methods,the design target integrates PQ constraints into the objective and is validated across calibrated drift scenarios with explicit per-order and TDD reporting.Operating scenarios are calibrated to Cameroon’s Southern Interconnected Grid and city-specific profiles(Douala/Yaoundé),combining measured-style irradiance/temperature traces,partial-shading patterns,and stochastic frequency drift up to±0.8 Hz with synthetic contingencies.Across a 30-scenario campaign,the proposed controller achievesηMPPT=99.3%–99.6%(vs.98.6%Incremental Conductance and 97.8%Perturb-and-Observe),lowers DC-link ripple by 35%–48%,reduces oscillatory PCC power by≈41%,maintains THD≤2.5%(5%limit)and PF≥0.99,and shortens irradiance-step settling from 85–110 ms to 50–65 ms.Sensitivity to PLL bandwidth shows a broad optimum(≈60–90 Hz)with minimum THD/ripple,and ablations confirm that explicit drift weighting is pivotal to ripple and THD suppression without sacrificing yield.The approach is controller-agnostic,firmware-deployable,and generalizes to other converter-interfaced renewables;we outline a short hardware-/HIL-validation path for adoption in Sub-Saharan grids.
文摘The integration of renewable energy sources into modern power systems necessitates efficient and robust control strategies to address challenges such as power quality,stability,and dynamic environmental variations.This paper presents a novel sparrow search algorithm(SSA)-tuned proportional-integral(PI)controller for grid-connected photovoltaic(PV)systems,designed to optimize dynamic perfor-mance,energy extraction,and power quality.Key contributions include the development of a systematic SSA-based optimization frame-work for real-time PI parameter tuning,ensuring precise voltage and current regulation,improved maximum power point tracking(MPPT)efficiency,and minimized total harmonic distortion(THD).The proposed approach is evaluated against conventional PSO-based and P&O controllers through comprehensive simulations,demonstrating its superior performance across key metrics:a 39.47%faster response time compared to PSO,a 12.06%increase in peak active power relative to P&O,and a 52.38%reduction in THD,ensuring compliance with IEEE grid standards.Moreover,the SSA-tuned PI controller exhibits enhanced adaptability to dynamic irradiancefluc-tuations,rapid response time,and robust grid integration under varying conditions,making it highly suitable for real-time smart grid applications.This work establishes the SSA-tuned PI controller as a reliable and efficient solution for improving PV system performance in grid-connected scenarios,while also setting the foundation for future research into multi-objective optimization,experimental valida-tion,and hybrid renewable energy systems.
基金supported by China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(Project ID:2024M762602)the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant No.62306232Natural Science Basic Research Program of Shaanxi Province under Grant No.2023-JC-QN-0662.
文摘This paper presents an optimized shared control algorithm for human–AI interaction, implemented through a digital twin framework where the physical system and human operator act as the real agent while an AI-driven digital system functions as the virtual agent. In this digital twin architecture, the real agent acquires an optimal control strategy through observed actions, while the AI virtual agent mirrors the real agent to establish a digital replica system and corresponding control policy. Both the real and virtual optimal controllers are approximated using reinforcement learning(RL) techniques. Specifically, critic neural networks(NNs) are employed to learn the virtual and real optimal value functions, while actor NNs are trained to derive their respective optimal controllers. A novel shared mechanism is introduced to integrate both virtual and real value functions into a unified learning framework, yielding an optimal shared controller. This controller adaptively adjusts the confidence ratio between virtual and real agents, enhancing the system's efficiency and flexibility in handling complex control tasks. The stability of the closed-loop system is rigorously analyzed using the Lyapunov method. The effectiveness of the proposed AI–human interactive system is validated through two numerical examples: a representative nonlinear system and an unmanned aerial vehicle(UAV) control system.
基金co-supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.62303380,62176214,62101590,62003268)。
文摘This paper introduces an optimized backstepping control method for Flexible Airbreathing Hypersonic Vehicles(FAHVs).The approach incorporates nonlinear disturbance observation and reinforcement learning to address complex control challenges.The Minimal Learning Parameter(MLP)technique is applied to manage unknown nonlinear dynamics,significantly reducing the computational load usually associated with Neural Network(NN)weight updates.To improve the control system robustness,an MLP-based nonlinear disturbance observer is designed,which estimates lumped disturbances,including flexibility effects,model uncertainties,and external disruptions within the FAHVs.In parallel,the control strategy integrates reinforcement learning using an MLP-based actor-critic framework within the backstepping design to achieve both optimality and robustness.The actor performs control actions,while the critic assesses the optimal performance index function.To minimize this index function,an adaptive gradient descent method constructs both the actor and critic.Lyapunov analysis is employed to demonstrate that all signals in the closed-loop system are semiglobally uniformly ultimately bounded.Simulation results confirm that the proposed control strategy delivers high control performance,marked by improved accuracy and reduced energy consumption.
文摘The position control system of an electro-hydraulic actuator system （EHAS） is investigated in this paper. The EHAS is developed by taking into consideration the nonlinearities of the system： the friction and the internal leakage. A variable load that simulates a realistic load in robotic excavator is taken as the trajectory reference. A method of control strategy that is implemented by employing a fuzzy logic controller （FLC） whose parameters are optimized using particle swarm optimization （PSO） is proposed. The scaling factors of the fuzzy inference system are tuned to obtain the optimal values which yield the best system performance. The simulation results show that the FLC is able to track the trajectory reference accurately for a range of values of orifice opening. Beyond that range, the orifice opening may introduce chattering, which the FLC alone is not sufficient to overcome. The PSO optimized FLC can reduce the chattering significantly. This result justifies the implementation of the proposed method in position control of EHAS.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 51605013)the Pneumatic and Thermodynamic Energy Storage and Supply Beijing Key Laboratory
文摘Accurate fuel injection control of aircraft engine can optimize the energy efficiency of UAV power system while meeting the propeller speed requirement. Traditional injection control method such as open-loop calibration causes instability of fuel supply which brings the risk of power loss of UAV. Considering that the closed-loop control of AFR can ensure a stable fuel feeding, this paper proposes an AFR control based fuel supply strategy in order to improve the efficiency of fuel-powered UAV while obtaining the required engine speed. According to the optimum fuel injection results, we implement fuzzy-PID method to control the set AFR in different situations. Through simulation and experiment studies, the results indicate that, to begin with, the calibrated mathematical model of the aircraft engine is effective. Next, this fuel supply strategy based on AFR control can normally realize the engine speed regulation, and the applied control algorithm can eliminate the overshoot of AFR throughout all the working progress. What is more,the fuel supply strategy can averagely shorten the response time of the engine speed by about two seconds. In addition, compared with the open-loop calibration, in this work the power efficiency is improved by 9% to 33%. Last but not the least, the endurance can be improved by 30 min with a normal engine speed. This paper can be a reference for the optimization of UAV aircraft engine.
基金This work was supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(61822307,61773188).
文摘In this paper,an adaptive neural-network(NN)output feedback optimal control problem is studied for a class of strict-feedback nonlinear systems with unknown internal dynamics,input saturation and state constraints.Neural networks are used to approximate unknown internal dynamics and an adaptive NN state observer is developed to estimate immeasurable states.Under the framework of the backstepping design,by employing the actor-critic architecture and constructing the tan-type Barrier Lyapunov function(BLF),the virtual and actual optimal controllers are developed.In order to accomplish optimal control effectively,a simplified reinforcement learning(RL)algorithm is designed by deriving the updating laws from the negative gradient of a simple positive function,instead of employing existing optimal control methods.In addition,to ensure that all the signals in the closed-loop system are bounded and the output can follow the reference signal within a bounded error,all state variables are confined within their compact sets all times.Finally,a simulation example is given to illustrate the effectiveness of the proposed control strategy.
文摘In early 2018,the Boliden Garpenberg operation implemented an optimized control strategy as an addition to the existing ventilation on demand system.The purpose of the strategy is to further minimize energy use for main and booster fans,whilst also fulfilling airflow setpoints without violating constraints such as min/max differential pressure over fans and interaction of air between areas in mines.Using air flow measurements and a dynamical model of the ventilation system,a mine-wide coordination control of fans can be carried out.The numerical model is data driven and derived from historical operational data or step changes experiments.This makes both initial deployment and lifetime model maintenance,as the mine evolves,a comparably easy operation.The control has been proven to operate in a stable manner over long periods without having to re-calibrate the model.Results prove a 40%decrease in energy use for the fans involved and a greater controllability of air flow.Moreover,a 15%decrease of the total air flow into the mine will give additional proportional heating savings during winter periods.All in all,the multivariable controller shows a correlation between production in the mine and the ventilation system performance superior to all of its predecessors.
文摘A new approach to control, stabilization and disturbance rejection of attitude subsystem of quadrotor is presented in this article. Analytical method is used to tune conventional structure of PID controller. SISO approach is implemented for control structure to achieve desired objectives. The performance of the designed control structure is evaluated through time domain factors such as overshoot, settling time and integral error index, and robustness. A comparison is done between designed controller and back-step controller applied to main model of quadrotor. The results of simulation show the effectiveness of designed control scheme.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.F010114-60974140,61273135)
文摘In this paper, a quasi-Newton-type optimized iterative learning control （ILC） algorithm is investigated for a class of discrete linear time-invariant systems. The proposed learning algorithm is to update the learning gain matrix by a quasi-Newton-type matrix instead of the inversion of the plant. By means of the mathematical inductive method, the monotone convergence of the proposed algorithm is analyzed, which shows that the tracking error monotonously converges to zero after a finite number of iterations. Compared with the existing optimized ILC algorithms, due to the superlinear convergence of quasi-Newton method, the proposed learning law operates with a faster convergent rate and is robust to the ill-condition of the system model, and thus owns a wide range of applications. Numerical simulations demonstrate the validity and effectiveness.
