A fuzzy basis function vector-based multivariable adaptive controller for nonlinear systems
1Dept. of Autom. Control, Northeastern Univ., Shenyang.
Summary
A novel fuzzy basis function vector (FBFV) approach enables adaptive control for complex multivariable nonlinear systems. This method learns system uncertainties and disturbances, ensuring robust control and accurate error convergence.
Area of Science:
- Control Engineering
- Nonlinear System Analysis
- Fuzzy Logic Systems
Background:
- Multivariable nonlinear systems present significant control challenges due to inherent complexities and uncertainties.
- Existing adaptive control methods may struggle with simultaneously addressing robustness and asymptotic error convergence in such systems.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce a new adaptive control strategy for multivariable nonlinear systems using a fuzzy basis function vector (FBFV) approach.
- To demonstrate the capability of the FBFV method to learn and compensate for system uncertainties and disturbances.
Main Methods:
- Linearization of the nonlinear plant model.
- Adaptive learning of the upper bounds for bias, uncertainties, and disturbances using the FBFV method.
- Design of a robust controller utilizing FBFV outputs to ensure stability and performance.
Main Results:
- The FBFV approach adaptively learns system uncertainties and disturbances.
- The proposed controller achieves both robustness and asymptotic error convergence for multivariable nonlinear systems.
- Simulated results validate the effectiveness of the developed analysis and design method.
Conclusions:
- The FBFV method offers a powerful tool for the adaptive control of challenging multivariable nonlinear systems.
- This approach effectively integrates uncertainty estimation with robust controller design.
- The study confirms the practical applicability and performance of the proposed control strategy.
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