A simulational comparison of intelligent control algorithms on a direct drive manipulator

Abstract

This paper investigates the control of nonlinear systems by neural networks and fuzzy logic. As the control methods, Gaussian neuro-fuzzy variable structure (GNFVS), feedback error learning architecture (FELA) and direct inverse modeling architecture (DIMA) are studied, and their performances are comparatively evaluated on a two degrees of freedom direct drive robotic manipulator with respect to trajectory tracking performance, computational complexity, design complexity, RMS errors, necessary training time in learning phase and payload variations. (C) 2004 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.