Fuzzy Neural Network Controller Research Articles

Comparative Study of Semi-Active Control Effectiveness of Structures on Soft Soil Using MR Damper: Shaking Table Investigation

The effect of soil-structure interaction (SSI) cannot be neglected in semi-active vibration control of structures located on soft soil. To investigate the mitigating effect of magnetorheological (MR) damper on the semi-active control of structures considering the SSI, shaking table tests were conducted to evaluate the performance of the MR damper-based semi-active control system for structures on soft soil. In addition to a novel fuzzy control method based on online learning deep neural network (OL-DFNN), various control strategies, including passive OFF, passive ON, ON–OFF and deep neural network fuzzy control (DFNN) were systematically evaluated. The test results showed that the OL-DFNN control method exhibited superior adaptability to varying ground motion and structural dynamic characteristics compared to the other control methods. In particular, the OL-DFNN controller effectively mitigated the peak displacement and root mean square displacement, outperforming the passive OFF, passive ON, ON–OFF and DFNN control strategies. The test results highlight the effectiveness of the OL-DFNN control method in addressing the challenges posed by dynamic and time-varying characteristics in structural vibration control systems considering SSI.

Evaluation of advanced control strategies for PMSG in wind turbines: backstepping fuzzy logic control and adaptive neural network control approaches

This study presents a comparative analysis of two advanced control strategies for Permanent Magnet Synchronous Generators (PMSGs) in wind turbines: Backstepping Fuzzy Logic Control and Adaptive Neural Network Control. The aim is to evaluate their effectiveness in handling structured and unstructured uncertainties and enhancing system performance. Backstepping Fuzzy Logic Control integrates backstepping techniques with fuzzy logic regulation to improve flexibility and robustness. This method addresses the limitations of traditional PI controllers by enhancing adaptability to parameter variations and external disturbances. In contrast, Adaptive Neural Network Control employs neural networks with dynamic compensators to address high uncertainties and nonlinearities, aiming to surpass the performance of conventional PI controllers. The study involves simulations to compare these control strategies based on several criteria: robustness in managing parameter changes and external disturbances, flexibility in adapting to dynamic conditions, and overall performance including efficiency and stability. Simulation results indicate that both strategies offer significant improvements over traditional PI controllers. Backstepping Fuzzy Logic Control demonstrates strong adaptability and robustness, while Adaptive Neural Network Control shows superior efficiency and optimality, particularly in high-uncertainty environments. This comparative analysis provides insights into the strengths and limitations of each approach, offering guidance for selecting the most suitable control strategy based on specific operational requirements. The findings contribute to advancing control methodologies in wind energy systems and suggest directions for future research and practical implementation.

Design of a novel intelligent adaptive fractional-order proportional-integral-derivative controller for mitigation of seismic vibrations of a building equipped with an active tuned mass damper

The primary objective of this study is to introduce a novel adaptive fractional order proportional–integral–derivative (FOPID) controller. The adaptive FOPID controller’s parameters are dynamically adjusted in real-time using five distinct multilayer perceptron neural networks. The extended Kalman filter (EKF) is employed to facilitate the parameter-tuning process. A multilayer perceptron neural network, trained using the error Backpropagation algorithm, is employed to identify the structural system and estimate the plant. The real-time estimated Jacobian is applied to the controller to control the model. The stability and robustness of the adaptive interval type-2 fuzzy neural networks controller are enhanced by utilizing the EKF and the feedback error learning strategy for compensator tuning. This improvement increases resilience against estimation errors, seismic disturbances, and unknown nonlinear functions. The primary objective is to address the challenges posed by maximum displacement, acceleration, and drift, as well as the uncertainties arising from variations in stiffness and mass. In order to validate the reliability of the proposed controller, the performance investigation is carried out on an 11-story building equipped with an active tuned mass damper under far and near-field earthquakes. Numerical findings show the remarkable effectiveness of the proposed controllers compared to their predecessors. In addition, it is revealed that the inclusion of the adaptive interval type-2 fuzzy neural networks compensator has increased the performance of the proposed controller and shows significant capabilities in reducing the seismic responses of structures during severe earthquake events.

Self-organizing interval type-2 function-link fuzzy neural network control for uncertain manipulators under saturation: A predefined-time sliding-mode approach

Robotic manipulators have extensive applications in academic and industrial fields such as grabbing, welding, and machining. Nowadays, better tracking performance and faster transient response have been the fundamental demands in the field of manipulator control. However, robotic manipulators suffer from uncertainties due to various factors in real-world environments. Therefore, achieving satisfactory tracking performance for the manipulator in the presence of uncertainties is a pressing problem. Moreover, most existing control schemes struggle to determine the convergence time of the whole system and rely on specifically designed parameters via experience and prior knowledge, which leads to poor transferability and generalization. To address the abovementioned issues, a predefined-time controller based on a self-organizing interval type-2 function-link fuzzy neural network (IT2FLFNN) is proposed in this paper. Different from most existing fuzzy neural network (FNN) based control schemes, the proposed network starts from an empty rule base and it is constructed by a self-organizing mechanism during the online control process, which provides greater flexibility in terms of network structure and input partition. Also, a function-link network (FLN) is integrated into IT2FLFNN to enhance its convergence speed and rejection of uncertainties. Furthermore, to ensure the predefined-time convergence, a predefined-time sliding-mode control part is merged into the control framework and online learning laws for IT2FLFNN are established via the Lyapunov stability analysis. Finally, a comparative simulation and an experiment demonstrate the superiority of the proposed IT2FLFNN control scheme.

Discrete-Time Event-Triggered Type-2 fuzzy wavelet neural network control for Multi-Motor servo system

This paper investigates a discrete-time event-triggered adaptive neural network control scheme for a multi-motor servo system (MMSS) to realize a desired position tracking performance. First, a discrete-time model of the MMSS, including a dead-zone and a nonlinear friction, is established based on the Euler’s discretization. Then, a discrete-time adaptive neural network controller is designed by integrating a type-2 fuzzy wavelet neural network (T2FWNN) and the backstepping technology. The neural network is not only used to estimate uncertain nonlinearities, but also can handle the non-causal problem caused by the conventional backstepping method. Meanwhile, a fixed threshold event-triggered mechanism along with the incorporation of a dead-zone operator is superimposed into the actual controller thus saving communicational resources. Besides, stability analysis proves that all the signals in the closed MMSS are bounded, and the position tracking error converges to a small neighborhood of the origin. Finally, abundant simulation experience results demonstrate the effectiveness and robustness of the proposed scheme.

Fuzzy Neural Network Control for a Reaction Force Compensation Linear Motor Motion Stage

Technological progress and market expansion in the semiconductor industry require ultra-precise and high-speed processing and motion systems. However, even though reaction force compensation (RFC) linear motor motion stages help reduce the transmitted reaction force, the residual vibration of the movable magnet track after motion acts as a disturbance, affecting settling time and tracking performance. To address this issue, this study introduces a fuzzy neural network controller for an RFC linear motor motion stage. Since non-linear factors, such as frictional forces from guide rails, make it difficult to accurately model the system, a Nonlinear Autoregressive Neural Network (NARX) is used to identify the nonlinearity from displacement and servo control outputs. The fuzzy logic controller, which takes into account the error and error rate, is then combined with the inverse model controller of NARX. Finally, the fuzzy neural network controllers are integrated with the existing PIV (proportional-integral-velocity) control in feedforward configurations. The experiments demonstrate the potential performance improvements of the proposed approach over the PIV controllers.

Fusion of Metaheuristic Fuzzy Neural Network and Self-tuning Autonomous Control for Omnidirectional Mobile Platforms in Robotic Cyber-Physical Systems

Fusion of Metaheuristic Fuzzy Neural Network and Self-tuning Autonomous Control for Omnidirectional Mobile Platforms in Robotic Cyber-Physical Systems

Online learning deep neural network fuzzy control of structures under earthquake motions: numerical and experimental test

Online learning deep neural network fuzzy control of structures under earthquake motions: numerical and experimental test

Research on a Variable Universe Control Method and the Performance of Large Sprayer Active Suspension Based on an Artificial Fish Swarm Algorithm–Back Propagation Fuzzy Neural Network

In view of the typical requirements of large high-clearance sprayers, such as those operating in poor road conditions for farmland plant protection and at high operation speeds, reducing the vibration of sprayer suspension systems has become a research hotspot. In this study, the hydro-pneumatic suspension (HPS) of large high-clearance sprayers was taken as the object, and a variable universe T-S fuzzy controller with real vehicle vibration data as input was proposed to control suspension motion in real time. Different from traditional semi-active suspension, based on the characteristics of variable universe extension factors, a training method combining the artificial fish swarm algorithm and the back propagation algorithm was used to establish a fuzzy neural network controller with precise input to optimize the variable universe. Then, the time-domain and frequency-domain response characteristics of HPS were analyzed by simulating the special road conditions typical of farmland. Finally, the field performance of the sprayer equipped with the new controller was tested. The results show that the error rate of the AFSA-BP algorithm in training the FNN could be reduced to 3.9%, and compared with a passive suspension system, the T-S fuzzy controller improved the effects of spring mass acceleration, pitch angle acceleration, and roll angle acceleration by 18.3%, 23.3%, and 27.7%, respectively, verifying the effectiveness and engineering practicality of the active controller in this study.

Application of Fuzzy Control and Neural Network Control in the Commercial Development of Sustainable Energy System

Sustainable energy systems (SESs) occupy a prominent position in the modern global energy landscape. The purpose of this study is to explore the application of fuzzy control and neural network control in photovoltaic systems to improve the power generation efficiency and stability of the system. By establishing the mathematical model of a photovoltaic system, the nonlinear and uncertain characteristics of photovoltaic system are considered. Fuzzy control and neural network control are used to control the system, and their performance is verified by experiments. The experimental results show that under the conditions of low light and moderate temperature, the fuzzy neural network control achieves a 3.33% improvement in power generation efficiency compared with the single control strategy. Meanwhile, the system can still maintain relatively stable operation under different environmental conditions under this comprehensive control. This shows that fuzzy neural network control has significant advantages in improving power generation efficiency and provides beneficial technical support and guidance for the commercial development of SESs.

Encouraging thermostatically controlled loads to provide frequency regulation for smart grid: A comfort-level trading mechanism

This paper presents a comfort-level trading mechanism for thermostatically controlled loads (TCLs), aiming to incentivize customers to provide more frequency regulation service for smart grid. This mechanism firstly divides aggregators composed of TCLs into the leader layer and the follower layer according to comfort adjustment level produced by the fuzzy neural network controller (FNC). The aggregator at leader layer has a low regulation level, while aggregators at follower layer are high. Then we establish a Stackelberg game between leader layer and follower layer, which can optimize the customer utility. Meanwhile, we build a noncooperative game model among aggregators at follower layer, which can maximize the customer utility while supplying regulation capacity for leader layer. Finally, simulation results validate the effectiveness of FNC and the feasibility of trading mechanism. The FNC can improve tracking accuracy to 2.05%, reduce absolute tracking error to 208.4 kW, and decrease average switching times to 9 per hour. The trading mechanism can make the temperature setpoints of aggregators within their comfort range and improve the customer satisfaction.

Robotic trajectory tracking control system based on fuzzy neural network

The manipulator system is a multi-input and multi-output system with highly coupled, nonlinear and other dynamic characteristics, and the system structure and parameters are unpredictable in practice. A fuzzy neural network controller is designed for this system, and the parameters of FNNC are optimized by combining particle swarm algorithm and BP algorithm. The experimental results show that the scheme has strong adaptability, stability and anti-interference performance for the control system, and effectively solves the trajectory tracking problem of the manipulator.

Intelligent Enhanced Mobile Robotics Navigation: Integrating Neural Networks with Type-2 Fuzzy Logic for Dynamic Environments

Intelligent mobile robots move on uncertain grounds, thus requiring good navigation strategies for things like path tracking and obstacle avoidance. This research uses an Omni-drive mobile robot to autonomously approach given objectives in different situations encountered in static and dynamic environments. The paper compares two distinct controllers – fuzzy logic controller and neural network controller- that lead the mobile robot towards its destination without hitting obstacles. These are responsible for adjusting the linear and angular velocities of a mobile robot which makes adaptive navigation possible during real-time. The experimental results have depicted the adaptability of each controller as well as its efficiency especially when dealing with uncertainties involved with the mobile robot navigation system. By systematically evaluating and contrasting them, this study brings out the best performance between Fuzzy Logic and Neural Network Controllers regarding enhancing the autonomy and robustness of Mobile Robots. This research helps to advance knowledge in autonomous systems for practical applications, which will give rise to more efficient navigational techniques for mobile robots; thus, efficient systems that are autonomous become more reliable today. The results show that these controllers are effective in safely steering the robot from its starting point to a specified destination without hitting obstacles.

Design of Intelligent Fuzzy Neural Network Control for Variable Stiffness Actuated Manipulator for Uncertain Payload

Design of Intelligent Fuzzy Neural Network Control for Variable Stiffness Actuated Manipulator for Uncertain Payload

Kinematic Analysis and Control Study of a 3-DOF Harvesting Robot

In this paper, a three-degree-of-freedom harvesting robot is proposed and its feasibility for harvesting fruit from shorter plants is verified, although agricultural robots are widely used in various agricultural production activities, there is a lack of adequate analysis in this field. The kinematic analysis is carried out and the kinematic parameters and trajectory equations of the manipulator are determined. A control method of the manipulator’s arm based on fuzzy neural network control is proposed, and its feasibility is verified by Matlab through working range analysis and error test. Our goal is to improve the efficiency, convenience, and cost-effectiveness of harvesting dwarf crops by studying this small harvesting robot.

Energy management for proton exchange membrane fuel cell-lithium battery hybrid power systems based on real-time prediction and optimization under multimodal information

As an emerging power source for new energy vehicles, the proton exchange membrane fuel cell-lithium battery hybrid power system still faces challenges such as difficulty in remaining life prediction and unreasonable energy allocation management. This study investigates how electrochemical surface area degradation and carbon corrosion in the catalyst layer affect the proton exchange membrane fuel cell output power. An integrated assessment system combining electrochemical surface area degradation and carbon corrosion, which could effectively evaluate degradation in the proton exchange membrane fuel cell degradation is proposed. To assess the lifespan of proton exchange membrane fuel cells, the electrochemical surface area degradation and carbon corrosion are utilized as key indicators, which in turn lead to the development of a semi-empirical model. To solve the problem of energy allocation management, this paper proposes a predictive-feedback optimization method that combines data-driven and model-driven approaches. The method includes a hybrid prediction model of a long short-term memory-convolutional neural network, an improved rapid optimization strategy of grey wolf optimizer-particle swarm optimization, and an attention-enhanced fuzzy neural network controller. The inference capability of the convolutional neural network is utilized to correct the larger prediction error of long short-term memory during short-term drastic changes, realizing the maximization of energy utilization efficiency, minimal hydrogen consumption, minimization of operation cost, and optimization objectives for information containing a wide time horizon. Tests of experiments show that the implementation of this control scheme effectively postponed the deterioration of the proton exchange membrane fuel cell-lithium battery hybrid power system, resulting in an extended lifespan.

Anti-lock braking control using an interval type-2 fuzzy neural network scheme for electric vehicles

Control precision and robustness can be regarded as essential challenges of slip ratio control because of the external uncertainties of road conditions and the internal delay response of braking actuators. In addition, it is difficult to obtain a trade-off between braking energy recovery efficiency and braking safety under some extreme braking conditions. To synchronously improve both slip ratio control and braking energy recovery efficiency for different road conditions, an anti-lock braking system (ABS) using a novel interval type-2 fuzzy neural network (IT2FNN) control scheme is proposed for electrohydraulic braking systems. The novel IT2FNN control scheme with five layers is designed to calculate the commanded braking torque. The membership function layer utilizes type-2 fuzzy sets to describe the slip ratio error degree, which enhances the scheme’s anti-interference ability, and the enhanced Karnik-Mendel (EKM) algorithm is used in the type-reduction layer to accelerate computation. Additionally, the network adjusts the parameters of the membership function and rules by decreasing the performance function value corresponding to the braking torque error to improve slip ratio control and enhance the self-adaptation capacity. Simulations showed that IT2FNN control can not only improve slip ratio control performance and decrease the braking torque error but also enhance the energy recovery efficiency of regenerative braking on different road surfaces.

A Fused Deep Fuzzy Neural Network Controller and Its Application to Pneumatic Flexible Joint

With multilayered deep neural networks (DNNs) distinguished from the traditional single-layer neural networks (SNNs) by the depth, deep learning is a powerful paradigm possessing the capability of feature learning from big data. However, as a completely deterministic model, deep learning does not perform well in dealing with uncertain information and must be pretrained before being applied, which hinders the broad application of deep learning in real-time control. In this article, we introduce the knowledge-based fuzzy logic system (FLS) into deep learning and propose a fused deep fuzzy neural network (FDFNN) controller. The FDFNN controller derives the control signal from both deep fuzzy neural networks and the knowledge-based FLS. At the beginning of control, the FDFNN controller performs like a traditional fuzzy logic controller (FLC), which eliminates the pretraining procedure of deep learning. With another FLS providing supervised signal, the network weights of DFNN's hidden layers can be updated during the control process, which endows the FDFNN controller with online learning capability. A Lyapunov-based convergence analysis is conducted to guarantee the stability of the learning procedure. Both numerical simulations and real-world experiments validate that the proposed method effectively improves the real-time tracking control performance of a pneumatic flexible joint system.

Stability of tracking wheel mobile robot with teleoperation fuzzy neural network control system

The stability of the Tracking Wheel Mobile Robot with Teleoperation System and Path Following Method is discussed in this study. The path is to be tracked by the host computer which is the master robot. The response from the robot is captured on camera. As the slave robot approaches the target position, the camera captures the response robot’s position and as well as moving trajectory. The host computer receives all of the images, enabling mobile robot deviation recoveries. The slave robot can use teleoperation to follow the sensor based on the decisions made by the master robot. The Lyapunov function in the Fuzzy Neural Network (FNN) control structure assures the system’s stability and satisfactory performance. It supports a mobile robot’s ability to adhere to a reference trajectory without deviating from it. Finally, the outcome of the simulation demonstrates that our controller is capable of tracking different environmental conditions and maintaining stability.

Regenerative braking control strategy for pure electric vehicles based on fuzzy neural network

This study investigates the efficiency and safety of regenerative brake energy recuperation systems for electric vehicles. A three-input single-output fuzzy controller is developed to allocate hydraulic and electric braking forces, considering brake intensity, vehicle speed, and battery SOC's impact on regenerative braking performance. Fuzzy neural networks are utilized due to their effectiveness in solving complex, nonlinear, and fuzzy systems, along with their robustness to parameter changes and external disturbances. The fuzzy process of the controller is optimized using a self-tuning algorithm for designing membership function parameters, resulting in a fuzzy neural network controller. Moreover, electric and hydraulic braking forces are redistributed. Simulation using AVL Cruise software is conducted under NEDC and FTP-75 working conditions. The suggested brake energy recovery control approach using fuzzy neural networks successfully recovers braking energy, achieving energy recovery efficiencies of 14.52% and 39.61% under NEDC and FTP-75 conditions, respectively.