On repetitive learning control for periodic tracking tasks

Abstract

In this note, a repetitive learning control (RLC) approach is proposed to deal with periodic tracking tasks for nonlinear dynamical systems with nonparametric uncertainties. We address two fundamental issues associated with the learning control methodology: The existence of the solution, and learning convergence property. Applying the existence theorem of the neutral differential difference equation, and using Lyapunov-Krasovskii functional, the existence of the solution and learning convergence can be proven rigorously. A further extension of the RLC to cascade systems is also explored. © 2006 IEEE.