A novel zeroing neural network with integral upper-bound function for solving time-varying Sylvester equation
摘要
The zeroing neural network (ZNN) has demonstrated exceptional effectiveness in solving time-varying problems. However, the performance of existing ZNNs is often constrained by their reliance on elementary activation functions, which limits their potential for further advancement. In this paper, we propose a novel activation function based on an integral upper-bound function. Through rigorous theoretical analysis, we establish its stability, predefined-time convergence, and robustness. Numerical experiments and real-world simulation further demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed model, both in solving the time-varying Sylvester equation and in executing trajectory tracking for a six-degree-of-freedom robotic arm.