A self-tuning robust full-state feedback control design for the magnetic levitation system

In this study, a self-tuning robust integral of signum of error (RISE) based controller is designed and used to control a magnetic levitation (maglev) system. In the control design, unlike the classical RISE controller, 'tanh' function is used instead of 'signum' function to obtain a more smooth control signal. The gains of the controller are updated according to a time-varying update rule. Convergence of the error under the closed-loop operation is proven via Lyapunov-based stability analysis. The controller is tested on an experimental maglev system and successful results are obtained.