Chaos synchronization using fuzzy logic controller

The design of a rule-based controller for a class of master-slave chaos synchronization is presented in this paper. In traditional fuzzy logic control (FLC) design, it takes a long time to obtain the membership functions and rule base by trial-and-error tuning. To cope with this problem, we directly construct the fuzzy rules subject to a common Lyapunov function such that the master–slave chaos systems satisfy stability in the Lyapunov sense. Unlike conventional approaches, the resulting control law has less maximum magnitude of the instantaneous control command and it can reduce the actuator saturation phenomenon in real physic system. Two examples of Duffing–Holmes system and Lorenz system are presented to illustrate the effectiveness of the proposed controller.     

Neuro-fuzzy technique for navigation of multiple mobile robots

In this paper, navigation techniques for several mobile robots are investigated in a totally unknown environment. In the beginning, Fuzzy logic controllers (FLC) using different membership functions are developed and used to navigate mobile robots. First a fuzzy controller has been used with four types of input members, two types of output members and three parameters each. Next two types of fuzzy controllers have been developed having same input members and output members with five parameters each. Each robot has an array of sensors for measuring the distances of obstacles around it and an image sensor for detecting the bearing of the target. It is found that the FLC having Gaussian membership function is best suitable for navigation of multiple mobile robots. Then a hybrid neuro-fuzzy technique has been designed for the same problem. The neuro-fuzzy technique being used here comprises a neural network, which is acting as a pre processor for a fuzzy controller. The neural network considered for neuro-fuzzy technique is a multi-layer perceptron, with two hidden layers. These techniques have been demonstrated in simulation mode, which depicts that the robots are able to avoid obstacles and reach the targets efficiently. Amongst the techniques developed neuro-fuzzy technique is found to be most efficient for mobile robots navigation. Experimental verifications have been done with the simulation results to prove the authenticity of the developed neuro-fuzzy technique.     

一类单时滞线性系统的模糊变结构控制

研究了一类单时滞线性系统变结构控制律的设计方法,基于模糊T-S模型把一类单时滞线性系统化为若干个时滞子系统,然后对时滞子系统设计变结构控制律,取全局控制作为系统的控制律,从而达到对单时滞线性系统系统进行控制的目的,给出了单时滞系统的滑模稳定的条件.仿真表明控制策略的有效性.     

Fuzzy delayed output feedback synchronization for time-delayed chaotic systems

In this paper, we propose a new fuzzy delayed output feedback synchronization (FDOFS) method for time-delayed chaotic systems. Based on Lyapunov–Krasovskii theory, T–S fuzzy model, and delayed feedback control scheme, the FDOFS controller is designed and an analytic expression of the controller is shown. The proposed controller can guarantee asymptotical synchronization of both drive and response systems. The FDOFS controller can be obtained by solving the linear matrix inequality (LMI) problem. A numerical example for time-delayed Lorenz system is presented to demonstrate the validity of the proposed FDOFS method.     

A genetic-fuzzy approach for mobile robot navigation among moving obstacles

In this paper, a genetic-fuzzy approach is developed for solving the motion planning problem of a mobile robot in the presence of moving obstacles. The application of combined soft computing techniques — neural network, fuzzy logic, genetic algorithms, tabu search and others — is becoming increasingly popular among various researchers due to their ability to handle imprecision and uncertainties that are often present in many real-world problems. In this study, genetic algorithms are used for tuning the scaling factors of the state variables (keeping the relative spacing of the membership distributions constant) and rule sets of a fuzzy logic controller (FLC) which a robot uses to navigate among moving obstacles. The use of an FLC makes the approach easier to be used in practice. Although there exist many studies involving classical methods and using FLCs they are either computationally extensive or they do not attempt to find optimal controllers. The proposed genetic-fuzzy approach optimizes the travel time of a robot off-line by simultaneously finding an optimal fuzzy rule base and optimal scaling factors of the state variables. A mobile robot cant then use this optimal FLC on-line to navigate in presence of moving obstacles. The results of this study on a number of problem scenarios show that the proposed genetic-fuzzy approach can produce efficient knowledge base of an FLC for controlling the motion of a robot among moving obstacles.     

Design of fuzzy logic controllers based on generalized T-operators

Since Zadeh first proposed the basic principle of fuzzy logic controllers in 1968, the and operators have been popular in the design of fuzzy logic controllers. In this paper, the general concept of T-operators is introduced into the conventional design methods for fuzzy logic controllers so that a general and flexible methodology for the design of these fuzzy logic controllers is available. Then, by computer simulations, studies are made so as to determine the relations between the various T-operators and the performance of a fuzzy logic controller. It is concluded that the performance of the fuzzy logic controller for a given class of plants very much depends upon the choice of the T-operators.     

Adaptive fuzzy output feedback control for a single-link flexible robot manipulator driven DC motor via backstepping

In this paper, an adaptive fuzzy output feedback approach is proposed for a single-link robotic manipulator coupled to a brushed direct current (DC) motor with a nonrigid joint. The controller is designed to compensate for the nonlinear dynamics associated with the mechanical subsystem and the electrical subsystems while only requiring the measurements of link position. Using fuzzy logic systems to approximate the unknown nonlinearities, an adaptive fuzzy filter observer is designed to estimate the immeasurable states. By combining the adaptive backstepping and dynamic surface control (DSC) techniques, an adaptive fuzzy output feedback control approach is developed. Stability proof of the overall closed-loop system is given via the Lyapunov direct method. Three key advantages of our scheme are as follows: (i) the proposed adaptive fuzzy control approach does not require that all the states of the system be measured directly, (ii) the proposed control approach can solve the control problem of robotic manipulators with unknown nonlinear uncertainties, and (iii) the problem of “explosion of complexity” existing in the conventional backstepping control methods is avoided. The detailed simulation results are provided to demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed controller.     

Fuzzy guaranteed cost controller for trajectory tracking in nonlinear systems

In this paper, we propose a fuzzy logic based guaranteed cost controller for trajectory tracking in nonlinear systems. Takagi–Sugeno (T–S) fuzzy model is used to represent the dynamics of a nonlinear system and the controller design is carried out using this fuzzy model. State feedback law is used for building the fuzzy controller whose performance is evaluated using a quadratic cost function. For designing the fuzzy logic based controller which satisfies guaranteed performance, linear matrix inequality (LMI) approach is used. Sufficient conditions are derived in terms of matrix inequalities for minimizing the performance function of the controller. The performance function minimization problem with polynomial matrix inequalities is then transformed into a problem of minimizing a convex performance function involving standard LMIs. This minimization problem can be solved easily and efficiently using the LMI optimization techniques. Our controller design method also ensures that the closed-loop system is asymptotically stable. Simulation study is carried out on a two-link robotic manipulator tracking a reference trajectory. From the results of the simulation study, it is observed that our proposed controller tracks the reference trajectory closely while maintaining a guaranteed minimum cost.     

Intuitionistic Fuzzy Logic Control for Heater Fans

The concept of intuitionistic fuzzy systems, including intuitionistic fuzzy sets and intuitionistic fuzzy logic, was introduced by Atanassov as a generalization of fuzzy systems. Intuitionistic fuzzy systems provide a mechanism for communication between computing systems and humans. In this paper, we describe the development of an intuitionistic fuzzy logic controller for heater fans, developed on the basis of intuitionistic fuzzy systems. Intuitionistic fuzzy inference systems and defuzzification techniques are used to obtain crisp output (i.e., speed of the heater fan) from an intuitionistic fuzzy input (i.e., ambient temperature). The speed of the heater fan is calculated using intuitionistic fuzzy rules applied in an inference engine using defuzzification methods.     

离散非线性时滞系统的鲁棒耗散控制

针对一类基于T-S模型表示的具有范数有界不确定性离散非线性时滞系统,研究了鲁棒耗散模糊控制问题.对可用T-S模糊模型表示的非线性时滞系统,考虑系统具有范数有界参数不确定性时,应用并行分布式控制方法,得到使得系统稳定且严格耗散的模糊耗散控制器存在的充分性条件.进而通过建立和求解LMI(线性矩阵不等式)约束的凸优化问题,给出了耗散控制律的设计方法.数值算例表明了此方法的可行性和有效性.     

Design of a coordinated adaptive backstepping tracking control for nonlinear uncertain active suspension system

This paper presents a novel adaptive backstepping tracking control for nonlinear uncertain active suspension system, which can achieve the coordinated control over the sprung-mass acceleration and suspension dynamic displacement for nonlinear uncertain active suspension system based on a developing model-reference system. First, according to adaptive backstepping control principle, this model-reference system is designed with purpose of providing the ideal reference trajectories for the sprung-mass displacement and vertical velocity, respectively. Then, the design of a coordinated adaptive backstepping tracking controller is conducted to make the control plant accurately track the prescribed performances of the model-reference system by virtue of the backstepping technique and Lyapunov stability theory, in which a virtual controller with online parameter regulation rules is designed and implemented to guarantee the stability of vehicle body. Finally, a numerical example is provided to verify the effectiveness of our designed adaptive backstepping tracking controller under various operating scenarios.     

Generalized lag-synchronization of chaotic mix-delayed systems with uncertain parameters and unknown perturbations

Chaotic systems in practice are always influenced by some unknown factors, which may make the chaotic behavior completely different from that of unaffected system. In this paper, generalized lag-synchronization for a general class of coupled chaotic systems with mixed delays, uncertain parameters, as well as external perturbations is investigated. A simple but all-powerful robust adaptive controller is designed to achieve this goal. Based on Lyapunov stability theory, integral inequality and Barbalat lemma, rigorous proofs are given for the asymptotic stability of the error systems of the coupled systems with or without external perturbations. Sufficient conditions for inaccuracy or accuracy estimation of unknown parameters are also given. Moreover, the designed adaptive controller has better anti-interference capacity than those of references. Numerical simulations verify the effectiveness of the theoretical results.     

基于观测器的模糊时滞系统的指数稳定控制

研究一类模糊时滞系统的指数稳定和基于观测器的模糊控制问题.在系统状态未知的情况下,通过设计系统的模糊观测器利用矩阵不等式分析的方法给出了系统指数稳定条件和基于观测器的动态输出反馈控制器设计方案.仿真结果说明了所提方法的有效性.     

Fuzzy control of a class of multivariable nonlinear systems subject to parameter uncertainties: model reference approach

This paper presents the fuzzy control of a class of multivariable nonlinear systems subject to parameter uncertainties. The nonlinear plant tackled in this paper is an nth-order nonlinear system with n inputs. If the input matrix B inside the fuzzy plant model is invertible, a fuzzy controller can be designed such that the states of the closed-loop system will follow those of a user-defined stable reference model despite the presence of parameter uncertainties. A numerical example will be given to show the design procedures and the merits of the proposed fuzzy controller.     

Adaptive fuzzy sliding-mode control for multi-input multi-output chaotic systems

This paper describes an adaptive fuzzy sliding-mode control algorithm for controlling unknown or uncertain, multi-input multi-output (MIMO), possibly chaotic, dynamical systems. The control approach encompasses a fuzzy system and a robust controller. The fuzzy system is designed to mimic an ideal sliding-mode controller, and the robust controller compensates the difference between the fuzzy controller and the ideal one. The parameters of the fuzzy system, as well as the uncertainty bound of the robust controller, are tuned adaptively. The adaptive laws are derived in the Lyapunov sense to guarantee the asymptotic stability and tracking of the controlled system. The effectiveness of the proposed method is shown by applying it to some well-known chaotic systems.     

Flocking of mobile intelligent agents on fuzzy system with optimal theories

A dynamical model is presented for autonomous mobile intelligent agents. Based on the local information of the swarm, a fuzzy logical controller (FLC) is built for the attraction/repulsion function. The flocking of the separation, cohesion and alignment are achieved by combining with the rate consensus algorithm. Based on the optimal controller theories, a performance target is used to measure the states of the system. By applying the connected network from the individual local perceived information, the aggregation of the multi-agent systems can swarm following a whole consensus in the computer simulations.     

自适应模糊变结构控制的研究

本文主要研究一类具有未知常数控制增益的非线性系统的自适应模糊控制问题,提出了一种能够利用专家的语言信息和数字信息的自适应模糊变结构控制器的设计方案。通过理论分析,证明了模糊变结构控制系统是全局稳定的,跟踪误差可收敛到零的一个邻域内     

多机电力系统直接自适应输出反馈模糊控制

针对多机电力系统励磁控制模型,考虑电力系统的状态不完全可测及多变量、非线性等特点,以T-S模糊逻辑系统直接逼近控制器,设计出基于状态观测器的直接自适应输出反馈模糊控制器,并通过李亚普诺夫函数进行了稳定性证明.算法具有很好的鲁棒性和动态性能,仿真结果表明所设计的控制器能够快速有效地改善系统在大干扰下的暂态稳定性.     

Fuzzy speed control and stability analysis of a networked induction motor system with time delays and packet dropouts

Connecting a spatially distributed system with sensors, actuators, and controllers as a networked control system by a shared data network can reduce the wiring and cost remarkably. Networked control strategy has been utilized in remote operation of linear systems. Nonlinearity is the major barrier in implementing a networked control scheme on an induction motor, which is the most widely used motor in industrial applications. In this case, we designed a sliding mode flux observer to linearize the induction motor model, such that the application of the networked control scheme is feasible. Due to the variable QoS, a fuzzy logic speed controller is proposed to adapt various network conditions. As part of the networked controller, a state predictor is designed to compensate the time delay in the feedback channel. In stability analysis, the upper bounds of time delays and packet dropouts are both given in terms of the Lyapunov theorem. Finally, simulations are conducted employing TrueTime toolbox to demonstrate the effectiveness of the control strategy.     

Robust control of a spatial robot using fuzzy sliding modes

In order to improve the performance of the sliding mode controller, fuzzy logic sliding mode controller is proposed in this study. The control gain of the conventional sliding mode controller is tuned by a fuzzy logic rule base and, also dynamic sliding surfaces are obtained by changing their slopes using the error states of the system in another fuzzy logic algorithm. These controllers are then combined in order to enhance the performance. Afterwards, proposed controllers were used in trajectory control of a three degrees of freedom spatial robot, which is subjected to noise and parameter variations. Finally, the controllers introduced are compared with a PID controller which is commonly used for control of robotic manipulators in industry. The results indicate the superior performance of the proposed controller.