Inverse optimal adaptive output feedback control of Euler-Lagrange systems: A variable structure observer based approach

This work focuses on inverse optimal, observer based output feedback control of Euler-Lagrange systems. Specifically a variable structure observer based output feedback controller is proposed which aside from ensuring asymptotic position tracking also ensures that a positive cost function, penalizing control input performance, is minimized. Simulation studies performed on a two link planar robot manipulator are included to illustrate the overall performance and feasibility of the proposed controller.