Output feedback trajectory stabilization of the uncertainty DC servomechanism system

This work proposes a solution for the output feedback trajectory-tracking problem in the case of an uncertain DC servomechanism system. The system consists of a pendulum actuated by a DC motor and subject to a time-varying bounded disturbance. The control law consists of a Proportional Derivative controller and an uncertain estimator that allows compensating the effects of the unknown bounded perturbation. Because the motor velocity state is not available from measurements, a second-order sliding-mode observer permits the estimation of this variable in finite time. This last feature allows applying the Separation Principle. The convergence analysis is carried out by means of the Lyapunov method. Results obtained from numerical simulations and experiments in a laboratory prototype show the performance of the closed loop system. ► The output feedback trajectory tracking in a DC uncertain servomechanism system was solved. ► The system consists of a pendulum actuated by a DC motor subject to a variable bounded disturbance. ► A second-order sliding-mode observer is used to estimate the unavailable velocity. ► The convergence analysis was carried out by means of the Lyapunov method.