Adaptive-Learning-Based H∞ Optimal Tracking Control Design for a Class of Constrained Nonlinear Systems

This paper, considering constrained inputs, focuses on designing the optimal controller for discrete-time H∞ tracking control problems. The neural-network-based iterative learning algorithm is deemed to be an excellent method to work. The iterative heuristic dynamic programming algorithm is employed for developing the formulated regulation of the tracking error. Strict convergence guarantees are given to support the optimality of the adaptive algorithm. A neural-network-based training scheme is adopted to implement the learning algorithm and stabilize the system in the optimal manner. Two numerical examples are provided to illustrate the applicability and good performance of the designed tracking control scheme.