Adaptive iterative learning control for nonlinear pure-feedback systems with initial state error based on fuzzy approximation

In this paper, an iterative learning control strategy is presented for a class of nonlinear pure-feedback systems with initial state error using fuzzy logic system. The proposed control scheme utilizes fuzzy logic systems to learn the behavior of the unknown plant dynamics. Filtered signals are employed to circumvent algebraic loop problems encountered in the implementation of the existing controllers. Backstepping design technique is applied to deal with system dynamics. Based on the Lyapunov-like synthesis, we show that all signals in the closed-loop system remain bounded over a pre-specified time interval [0,T]. There even exist initial state errors, the norm of tracking error vector will asymptotically converge to a tunable residual set as iteration goes to infinity and the learning speed can be easily improved if the learning gain is large enough. A time-varying boundary layer is introduced to solve the problem of initial state error. A typical series is introduced in order to deal with the unknown bound of the approximation errors. Finally, two simulation examples show the feasibility and effectiveness of the approach. (C) 2013 The Franklin Institute. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.