Finite-time stabilization of nonlinear polytopic systems: a control Lyapunov function approach

Abstract : Abstract This paper addresses the finite-time stabilization of nonlinear polytopic systems. Sufficient conditions are proposed for the existence of a continuous time-invariant finite-time stabilizing state feedback controller through a robust control Lyapunov function. It is shown that the obtained sufficient condition is also necessary if there exists a state feedback controller such that the closed-loop system has a robust Lyapunov function for all possible uncertainties. Finally, to verify the efficacy of the proposed control design, a numerical example is presented.