Intelligent Control for 2D-Crane System

Authors

  • Trung-Son Huynh Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Engineering (HCM-UTE)
  • Dang-Khoa Dinh Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Engineering (HCM-UTE)
  • Trong-Bang Tran Konkuk University
  • Huu-Loc Dang Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Engineering (HCM-UTE)
  • Dinh-Nguyen-Phuc Le Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Engineering (HCM-UTE)
  • Hung-Thinh Bui Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Engineering (HCM-UTE)
  • Hoang-Lam Le Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Engineering (HCM-UTE)
  • Thanh-Binh Nguyen Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Engineering (HCM-UTE)
  • Van-Hiep Nguyen Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Engineering (HCM-UTE)
  • Le-Nhat-Minh Nguyen Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Engineering (HCM-UTE)
  • Thien-Quoc Dang Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Engineering (HCM-UTE)
  • Ngoc-Hung Nguyen Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Engineering (HCM-UTE)
  • Thi-Ngoc-Thao Nguyen Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Engineering (HCM-UTE)
  • Huynh-Duc Pham Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Engineering (HCM-UTE)
  • Xuan-Tien Nguyen Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Engineering (HCM-UTE)
  • Van-Dong-Hai Nguyen Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Engineering (HCM-UTE)

Keywords:

2D Crane System, Fuzzy Logic Control, Genetic Algorithm, Neural Network, Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Inference System

Abstract

This paper presents an Intelligent Learning-based Control approach for a 2D Crane System, aiming to evaluate the learning capability of various intelligent techniques based on a baseline Fuzzy Logic Controller (FLC). The initial fuzzy controller is designed for position and sway control, while Genetic Algorithm (GA), Artificial Neural Network (ANN), and Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Inference System (ANFIS) are employed in simulation to retrain and enhance its performance. Comparative results show that intelligent learning methods can significantly improve system response, reduce overshoot, and increase robustness compared to the original fuzzy controller. Moreover, an experimental setup using the baseline FLC is implemented to verify the practical effectiveness of the fuzzy control approach on a real 2D crane system. The findings highlight the potential of intelligent learning techniques for future real-time implementation.

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Mathematical model of 2D crane system

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2026-04-15

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T.-S. Huynh, “Intelligent Control for 2D-Crane System”, J Fuzzy Syst Control, vol. 4, no. 1, pp. 1–12, Apr. 2026.

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