An Improved Control Algorithm for High-order Nonlinear Systems with Unmodelled Dynamics

In this paper, we consider a class of high-order nonlinear systems with unmodelled dynamics from the viewpoint of maintaining the desired control performance (e. g., asymptotical stability) and reducing the control effort. By introducing a new rescaling transformation, adopting an effective reduced-order observer, and choosing an ingenious Lyapunov function and appropriate design parameters, this paper designs an improved output-feedback controller. The output-feedback controller guarantees the globally asymptotical stability of the closed-loop system. Subsequently, taking a concrete system for an example,the smaller critical values for gain parameter and rescaling transformation parameter are obtained to effectively reduce the control effort.