Design and Implementation of Type-2 Fuzzy Logic Controllers for the Position Control of a DC Servo Motor

Abstract

Uncertainty is an inherent part in controllers for real world applications. In this paper we compare the performance differences between type-1 and interval type-2 fuzzy logic (IT2FLC) controllers, with five and three term membership functions. The controllers are used to control a PM DC motor in a closed loop real time system. The performance of system with each controller to a step is recorded. The results showed that there is a statistical difference between the fuzzy logic type-1 and type-2 controllers. It is also found that a type-2 five term controller is as good as a type-1five term or type-2 three term controller