An interval type-2 fuzzy logic controller for quarter vehicle active suspensions

Jiangtao Cao, Honghai Liu, P. Li, David J. Brown

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    Abstract

    A novel adaptive fuzzy logic controller (AFC) based on an interval type-2 fuzzy controller is proposed for vehicle non-linear active suspension systems. The adaptive strategy elicited from the least-mean-squares optimal algorithm is adopted to self-tune lower bounds and upper bounds of interval type-2 fuzzy membership functions (IMF2s). The IMF2s are utilized in the AFC design to deal with not only non-linearity and uncertainty caused by irregular road inputs and immeasurable disturbance, but also the potential uncertainty of experts knowledge and experience. A case study based on a quarter-vehicle active suspension model has demonstrated that the proposed type-2 controller significantly outperforms conventional fuzzy controllers of an active suspension and a passive suspension.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)1361-1373
    Number of pages13
    JournalProceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part D: Journal of Automobile Engineering
    Volume222
    Issue number8
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - Aug 2008

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