This book is a collection of contributions defining the state of current knowledge and new trends in hybrid systems - systems involving both continuous dynamics and discrete events - as described by the work of
several well-known groups of researchers. <br><i>Hybrid Dynamical Systems </i>presents theoretical advances in such areas as diagnosability, observability and stabilization for various classes of system.
Continuous and discrete state estimation and self-triggering control of nonlinear systems are advanced. The text employs various methods, among them, high-order sliding modes, Takagi-Sugeno representation and sampled-data
switching to achieve its ends.<br>The many applications of hybrid systems from power converters to computer science are not forgotten; studies of flexible-joint robotic arms and - as representative biological systems -
the behaviour of the human heart and vasculature, demonstrate the wide-ranging practical significance of control in hybrid systems. The cross-disciplinary origins of study in hybrid systems are evident.<br>Academic
researchers and graduate students interested in hybrid and switched systems need look no further than <i>Hybrid Dynamical Systems</i> for a single source which will bring them up to date with work in this area from
around the world.