Hierarchical adaptive network based fuzzy logic controller design for a single flexible link robot manipulator

In this study, hierarchical adaptive network based fuzzy logic controller for a single flexible link robot manipulator is designed. This study is aimed to get the end of the flexible robot manipulator to desired position and terminate vibrations on arm while it moves under the action of an external driving torque. The proposed controller has two subsystems. The fast-subsystem reduces the vibration of the flexible robot manipulator end point, and the other slow-subsystem controller controls the desired position. The performance of the proposed control system is evaluated on the basis of the experimental results.