IEEE

A Barrier-Function-Based Second-Order Sliding Mode Control With Optimal Reaching for Full-State and Input-Constrained Nonlinear Systems

Abstract: This article considers the design of a minimum-time second-order sliding mode control (SOSMC) method for a class of full-state and input-constrained nonlinear systems. In this study, to ...
IEEE

Control Barrier Functions and Input-to-State Safety With Application to Automated Vehicles

Abstract: Balancing safety and performance is one of the predominant challenges in modern control system design. Moreover, it is crucial to robustly ensure safety without inducing unnecessary ...
The Citizen

SA’s minimum wage debate: Employers and unions split as commission seeks input

The National Minimum Wage Commission heard had roughly 20% of domestic workers had lost their jobs and more had hours cut. Employment stakeholders across the country are divided almost down the middle ...
The Laconia Daily Sun

Public input split on formalizing Human Relations Committee, no vote taken

LACONIA — Residents of several Lakes Region towns came to City Hall in large numbers Monday night to voice their opposition to the incorporation of the Human Relations Committee as a permanent city ...
Mint

FMCG input costs are moving in opposite directions—what it means for margins

NEW DELHI: Prices of key inputs for the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector are moving in opposite directions, creating a mixed margin outlook for companies such as Hindustan Unilever, Marico and ...