Finite-Time Stability of Uncertain Nonlinear Systems with Time-Varying Delay

Abstract

The problem of finite-time stability for a class of uncertain nonlinear systems with time-varying delay and external disturbances is investigated. By using the Lyapunov stability theory, sufficient conditions for the existence of finite-time state feedback controller for this class of systems are derived. The results can be applied to finite-time stability problems of linear time-delay systems with parameter uncertainties and external disturbances. Finally, two numerical examples are given to demonstrate the effectiveness of the obtained theoretical results.