Robust finite-time control for neutral systems with time-varying delays via sliding mode observer

This paper is concerned with the problem of robust finite-time sliding mode control (SMC) for a class of continuous-time uncertain neutral systems with time-varying delays. Firstly, based on the constructed sliding mode observer, an integral sliding surface is put forward on the estimation space. Secondly, the synthesized SMC law guarantees the finite-time reachability of the predefined sliding surface. Thirdly, through finite-time stability analysis, sufficient conditions are established to guarantee the required performance of the system during both reaching phase and sliding motion phase. Finally, a practical example is provided to verify the effectiveness of the proposed method.