Interval Type-2 Fuzzy Logic Control of DM Series Shape Memory Actuator
In the article implementation of type-2 fuzzy controller in a microprocessor Arduino is described. The interval type-2 fuzzy sets were used to shorten the cycle time of the algorithm. The type-2 fuzzy logic controller was tested experimentally by controlling position of the shape memory alloy actuator DM series produced by Miga Motor company, the worldwide leader in the field of shape memory alloys applications. The actuator despite small size distinguishes itself by its strength. The obtained results confirmed that type-2 fuzzy controller performed efficiently with difficult to control nonlinear plant. The implemented algorithm can handle uncertainties without increasing drastically the computational complexity. To reduce the response time of the control system an additional accelerating pulse was added to the algorithm.