Inverse Dynamics Based Fuzzy Logic Controller for a Single-Link Flexible Manipulator

2005 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jamil M. Renno
Keyword(s):  
Fuzzy Logic ◽  
Fuzzy Logic Controller ◽  
Joint Angle ◽  
Inverse Dynamics ◽  
Flexible Manipulator ◽  
Flexible Link ◽  
Residual Vibration ◽  
Single Link ◽  
Novel Method ◽  
Motion Parameters

This paper presents a novel method for an inverse dynamics based fuzzy logic controller (FLC) of a single-link flexible manipulator. The control action is distributed between two FLCs: a joint angle controller and a tip controller. A method for varying the ranges of the variables of the two controllers as a function of the motion parameters and the inverse dynamics of the system is presented. Simulation results show that the joint trajectory tracking is accomplished and the residual vibration of the flexible link is suppressed.

scholarly journals Evolutionary computing approaches to optimum design of fuzzy logic controller for a flexible robot system

2013 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 395-412 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bidyadhar Subudhi ◽  
Subhakanta Ranasingh
Keyword(s):  
Fuzzy Logic ◽  
Fuzzy Logic Controller ◽  
Position Control ◽  
Fitness Function ◽  
Flexible Manipulator ◽  
Position Tracking ◽  
Flexible Robot ◽  
Robot System ◽  
Single Link ◽  
Tip Position

Abstract This paper presents the design of a Fuzzy Logic Controller (FLC) whose parameters are optimized by using Genetic Algorithm (GA) and Bacteria Foraging Optimization (BFO) for tip position control of a single link flexible manipulator. The proposed FLC is designed by minimizing the fitness function, which is defined as a function of tip position error, through GA and BFO optimization algorithms achieving perfect tip position tracking of the single link flexible manipulator. Then the tip position responses obtained by using both the above controllers are compared to suggest the best controller for the tip position tracking.

Design and Tuning of Distributed Importance-Based Fuzzy Logic Controller for Two-Link Rigid-Flexible Manipulator

2003 ◽  
Author(s):  
Linda Z. Shi ◽  
Mohamed B. Trabia
Keyword(s):  
Fuzzy Logic ◽  
Fuzzy Logic Control ◽  
Fuzzy Logic Controller ◽  
Expert Knowledge ◽  
Vertical Plane ◽  
Fuzzy Rules ◽  
Flexible Manipulator ◽  
Linear Controller ◽  
Logic Control ◽  
Single Link

Fuzzy logic control has been widely used in many industrial processes due to its computationally efficient and robust characteristics. In many applications, verbalization of expert-knowledge can be easily used to design a fuzzy logic controller (FLC). On the other hand, other applications with many variables and complex mathematical model offer challenges to fuzzy logic control. Multi-link flexible manipulators belong to this category. An earlier work, [1], presented a distributed importance-based FLC for a single-link flexible manipulator. This paper extends this idea to a two-link rigid-flexible manipulator that moves in a vertical plane where the gravity field is active. The structure of the proposed controller is based on evaluating the importance degrees of the variables of the system, over its range of operation, to consider the coupling effects between the rigid and the flexible links. Variables with higher importance degrees are grouped together while variables with lesser importance degrees may be deleted to simplify the design of the controller. After determining the importance degrees of the variables, a distributed controller composed of four two-input one-output FLC’s is created. Unlike the single-link flexible manipulator, the fuzzy rules of the distributed FLC for the two-link rigid-flexible manipulator cannot be written by an expert based on intuition and observation of the inertial system due to the complexity of the manipulator and the coupling effect of its variables. To solve this problem, an importance-based linear controller that has the same input-output structure as that of distributed importance-based FLC is constructed to help write the fuzzy rules of the distributed FLC. Fuzzy rules of the distributed FLC are then selected to mimic the performance of the corresponding linear controllers. To compare the performance of the distributed importance-based FLC with that of importance-based linear controller, these two controllers are tuned using nonlinear programming by varying the gains of the importance-based linear controller and the parameters of membership functions of the variables in the distributed importance-based FLC. Robustness of each of the controllers after tuning is tested by varying the payload of the manipulator. The two importance-based controllers are simulated and compared.

scholarly journals Comparison of Two Distributed Fuzzy Logic Controllers for Flexible-Link Manipulators

2000 ◽  
Author(s):  
Linda Z. Shi ◽  
Mohamed B. Trabia
Keyword(s):  
Fuzzy Logic ◽  
Fuzzy Logic Controller ◽  
Joint Angle ◽  
Linear Quadratic Regulator ◽  
The Other ◽  
Flexible Link ◽  
Fuzzy Logic Controllers ◽  
Linear Quadratic ◽  
Distributed Controller ◽  
Logic Controllers

Abstract Fuzzy logic control presents a computationally efficient and robust alternative to conventional controllers. An expert in a particular system can usually design a fuzzy logic controller for it easily as can be seen in many applications where fuzzy logic has been already successfully implemented. On the other hand, fuzzy logic controllers are not readily available for flexible-link manipulators. This paper presents two different approaches to design distributed controllers for flexible-link manipulators. The first approach, which is based on observing the performance of flexible manipulators, uses a distributed controller composed of two PD-like fuzzy logic controllers; one controller controls the joint angle while the other controls the tip vibration. The second distributed controller is based on evaluating the importance of the parameters of the system. The most two important parameters, joint and tip point velocities, are grouped together in the same fuzzy logic controller. The other parameters, joint angle and tip point displacement, are used in the second fuzzy logic controller. Both approaches are tuned using nonlinear programming. The paper compares these two approaches with tracking using a linear Quadratic Regulator (LQR).

Vibration Control of a Flexible Link Manipulator Using an Array of Fiber-Optic Curvature Sensors and Piezoelectric Actuators

2007 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kerem Gurses ◽  
Bradley J. Buckman ◽  
Edward J. Park
Keyword(s):  
Motion Control ◽  
Sensor Array ◽  
Fiber Optic ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Flexible Manipulator ◽  
Flexible Link ◽  
Velocity Feedback ◽  
Lyapunov Approach ◽  
Single Link ◽  
Actuator Control

This paper presents a novel feedback sensing approach for actively suppressing vibrations of a single-link flexible manipulator. Slewing of the flexible link by a rotating hub induces vibrations in the link that persist long after the hub stops rotating. These vibrations are suppressed through a combined scheme of PD-based hub motion control and proposed piezoelectric (PZT) actuator control, which is a composite linear and velocity feedback controller. Lyapunov approach was used to synthesize the controller based on a finite element model of the system. Its realization was possible due to the availability of both linear and angular velocity feedback provided by a unique, commercially-available fiber optic curvature sensor array, called ShapeTape™. It is comprised of an array of fiber optic curvature sensors, laminated on a long, thin ribbon tape, geometrically arranged in such a way that, when it is embedded into the flexible link, the bend and twist of the link’s centerline can be measured. Experimental results show the effectiveness of the proposed approach.

Control of a Projectile Smart Fin Using an Inverse Dynamics-Based Fuzzy Logic Controller

2007 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohamed B. Trabia ◽  
Woosoon Yim ◽  
Paul Weinacht ◽  
Venkat Mudupu
Keyword(s):  
Fuzzy Logic ◽  
Fuzzy Logic Controller ◽  
Inverse Dynamics ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Attractive Alternative ◽  
Fuzzy Logic Controllers ◽  
Novel Approach ◽  
External Moment ◽  
Element Approach ◽  
Simulation Results

The objective of this paper is to explore a method for the design of fuzzy logic controller for a smart fin used to control the pitch and yaw attitudes of a subsonic projectile during flight. Piezoelectric actuators are an attractive alternative to hydraulic actuators commonly used in this application due to their simplicity. The proposed cantilever-shaped actuator can be fully enclosed within the hollow fin with one end fixed to the rotation axle of the fin while the other end is pinned at the trailing edge of the fin. The paper includes a dynamic model of the system based on the finite element approach. The model includes external moment due to aerodynamic effects. This paper presents a novel approach for automatically creating fuzzy logic controllers for the fin. This approach uses the inverse dynamics of the smart fin system to determine the ranges of the variables of the controllers. Simulation results show that the proposed controller can successfully drive smart fin under various operating conditions.

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