An inversion iterative algorithm for discrete-time non-linear systems is pr
esented. The algorithm is tuned depending on system characteristics. Under
the assumption that the system inverse exists, the iterative algorithm cons
tructs the system inverse by attempting to achieve on-line the perfect trac
king. The inversion process is based on the observation of the input-output
pairs. The resulting control scheme requires a very low a priori knowledge
of the system dynamics. Moreover, low-engineering efforts are needed to ap
ply the control scheme to a particular control problem or to modify it in o
rder to accommodate changes in the physical system. Copyright (C) 2001 John
Wiley & Sons, Ltd.