Singular Perturbation: When the Perturbation Parameter Becomes a State-Dependent Function

Abstract: This paper presents a new systematic framework for nonlinear singularly perturbed systems in which state-dependent perturbation functions are used instead of constant perturbation coefficients. Under this framework, general results are obtained for the global robust stability and input-to-state stability of nonlinear singularly perturbed systems. Interestingly, the proposed methodology provides innovative solutions beyond traditional singular perturbation theory for emerging control problems arising from nonlinear integral control, feedback optimization, and formation-based source seeking.