This article develops an adaptive finite-time stable control algorithm for an accurate manipulation of robot arms considering unknown model parameters and external disturbances. First, a state-dependent twisting control algorithm is developed for the robust manipulation of robot arms under the consideration of bounded unknown uncertainties conditions. The more challenging problem of robust control design under consideration of totally unknown dynamical parameters is investigated in a second stage by supporting the control law with a suitable online parameters estimator. The objective of the parameters estimator is to drive the vector of estimated parameters to some level that ensures the establishment of real second-order sliding mode without overloading the discontinuous controller gains. This approach based on combining both techniques of robust and adaptive algorithms allows overcoming large levels of uncertainties while preserving a high level of tracking accuracy without exciting the unwanted phenomena of chattering. The system finite-time stability is proven by using Lyapunov theory and the weighted homogeneity principle. Practical tests are reported to support theoretical study results.
K E Y W O R D Sadaptive and robust control, finite-time stability, manipulator robots, second-order sliding mode control, twisting control algorithm 5218
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