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In this study, our main objective is to address the issue of sampled‐data‐based synchronization of complex networks subjected to stochastic scaling attacks using a looped‐functional approach. To begin with, the design of a Lyapunov functional, which involves tuning parameters and slack variables, considers the error state information of χ(tk)$$ \chi \left({t}_k\right) $$ and χ(tk+1)$$ \chi \left({t}_{k+1}\right) $$. Then, the scaling attack is a type of deception attack that is formulated using an interval matrix approach. In addition, the complex networks considered in this study incorporate uncertain inner coupling strengths, which are more general than the existing ones, owing to the presence of uncertainties in the coupling strengths. Using a looped‐functional approach to construct an appropriate Lyapunov–Krasovskii functional, we derive a set of sufficient conditions to achieve mean‐square asymptotic synchronization for considered complex networks under scaling attacks. In the end, the proposed results are illustrated using three examples, including a practical example that highlights their effectiveness and superiority. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Byline: Yen-Chen Liu, Ching-Huan Tseng This paper presents a dynamic simulation and analysis model of the synchroniser, which is mainly used to avoid the abnormal impact during shifting in a Manual Transmission (MT) gearbox. Because the complicated mechanism and random engagement of the synchroniser occur in a short time, it is difficult to realise the synchronisation process by experiment. Using ADAMSO, not only the entire shift process but also two minor phase modules, separate from the entire shift process, can all be constructed to realise the synchronised action and random meshing between the sleeve and the clutch gear. After verifying the results from the simulation model, the paper discusses the influence of cone surface abrasion on synchronisation and the random meshing process. The results described here can help to understand the synchronisation process as well as it provides a way for improving two major demands, vehicle operational comfort and the lifespan of the synchroniser in a MT gearbox.

This paper investigates the problem of networked control system for nonlinear robotic manipulators under time delays and packet loss by using passivity technique. With the utilisation of wave variables and a passive remote controller, the networked robotic system is demonstrated to be stable with guaranteed position regulation. For the input/output signals of robotic systems, a discretisation block is exploited to convert continuous-time signals to discrete-time signals, and vice versa. Subsequently, we propose a packet management, called wave-variable modulation, to cope with the proposed networked robotic system under time delays and packet losses. Numerical examples and experimental results are presented to demonstrate the performance of the proposed wave-variable-based networked robotic systems. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]