Intelligent Control: Fuzzy Logic Applications (Mechatronics) - Hardcover

De Silva, Clarence W.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0849379822 ISBN 13: 9780849379826

Publisher: CRC Press, 1995

Synopsis

The emergence of fuzzy logic and its applications has dramatically changed the face of industrial control engineering. Over the last two decades, fuzzy logic has allowed control engineers to meet and overcome the challenges of developing effective controllers for increasingly complex systems with poorly defined dynamics. Today's engineers need a working knowledge of the principles and techniques of fuzzy logic-Intelligent Control provides it.

The author first introduces the traditional control techniques and contrasts them with intelligent control. He then presents several methods of representing and processing knowledge and introduces fuzzy logic as one such method. He highlights the advantages of fuzzy logic over other techniques, indicates its limitations, and describes in detail a hierarchical control structure appropriate for use in intelligent control systems. He introduces a variety of applications, most in the areas of robotics and mechatronics but with others including air conditioning and process/production control. One appendix provides discussion of some advanced analytical concepts of fuzzy logic, another describes a commercially available software system for developing fuzzy logic application.

Intelligent Control is filled with worked examples, exercises, problems, and references. No prior knowledge of the subject nor advanced mathematics are needed to comprehend much of the book, making it well-suited as a senior undergraduate or first-year graduate text and a convenient reference tool for practicing professionals.

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From the Back Cover

Fuzzy logic is introduced as a method of representing and processing knowledge. The book includes the use of graphic representations and examples to present advanced mathematics and the associated jargon into appendices and research oriented sections; the emphasis on practical applications, giving examples and case studies; and the description of commercial tools for developing applications of fuzzy logic control.

Review

"de Silva's book excels as an introduction to the design and implementation of intelligent control systems based on fuzzy logica well-rounded and well-balanced blend of research results and industrial applications." -F. Karray in IEEE Spectrum, October 1996

Edition details

• Publisher: CRC Press
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 0849379822
• ISBN 13: 9780849379826
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 360