Networked Control Systems: Stability Analysis and Delay Compensation

This lecture covers stability analysis and delay compensation in networked control systems. The instructor discusses the sufficient stability conditions using Lyapunov functions, the estimation of Maximum Allowable Transmission Interval (MATI), and the impact of delays on system stability. Through examples and simulations, the lecture demonstrates the importance of compensating for known delays in remote control settings. The comparison between compensated and uncompensated controllers highlights the performance improvement achieved by delay compensation. The lecture concludes with key take-home messages emphasizing the challenges of analyzing time-varying delays and the benefits of delay compensation in networked control systems.