A third‐order sliding mode controller for nonlinear multivariable systems

Abstract

This paper proposes a third‐order sliding mode controller for nonlinear multivariable systems with uncertain parameters and subject to external disturbances. The controller achieves fast convergence rate, high tracking accuracy, and a reduced level of chattering. The stability of the controller and its global ultimately uniform convergence is proved by the Lyapunov stability theory. Simulation results on a single inverted pendulum system are given to illustrate the effectiveness of the proposed control scheme by comparing it with methods such as a second‐order supertwisting controller, a third‐order supertwisting controller, and an integral terminal third‐order sliding mode controller.