Finite-Time Stabilization for a Class of Nonlinear Singular Systems

The finite-time stabilization problem for a class of nonlinear singular systems is studied. Under the assumption that the considered system is impulse controllable, a sufficient condition is provided for the design of a state feedback control law guaranteeing the finite-time stability of the closed-loop system, and an explicit expression of the state feedback gain is also given. The proposed criterion is expressed in terms of strict matrix inequalities which is easy to be verified numerically. A numerical example is given to illustrate the effectiveness of the proposed method.