Advanced Control Techniques: Super-twisting Controller Applications and Insights

Abstract

Sliding mode control (SMC) provides robust control for uncertain systems. This study focuses on the Super-Twisting Controller (STC), a powerful SMC technique known for its finite-time convergence and robustness. Its importance is to provide chatter-free control and robustness against uncertainty, and make it suitable for systems with nonlinear dynamics and disturbances. The advantages of STC are faster speed, more accurate control actions, and enhanced system stability, though may require careful parameter tuning and is sensitive to parameter changes. Furthermore, the study examines various applications of STC in various technical fields, demonstrates its effectiveness in implementation problems, and finally we establish possible future research directions for further development and advancement of STC technologies.