Abstract
The purpose of this study is to present a new robust sliding mode control design for nonlinear systems where both matched and unmatched uncertainties are considered. The proposed controller strategy is composed of two components: the integral sliding mode control and the optimal feedback control law. Moreover, an integral sliding mode surface in integral type is developed to construct the reachability of sliding mode using the Lyapunov functions method. The main advantages of the proposed approach are ensuring the robustness throughout the whole system response against the uncertainties, decrease the chattering effect and eliminate the reaching phase. Finally, the validity of the proposed design strategy is demonstrated through the simulation of a flexible joint robot.