The unit shall perform the following experiments and investigations:
 Learning Objectives / Experiments

• Design of an demanding fuzzy control for an unstable, coupled multivariable system 
• Superposition of pendulum stabilisation and position control of the vehicle
• Comparison of different controller structures 
• Optimisation of rule base 
• Development of a strategy to decide what to do in case of conflicting requirements
• Demanding optimisation of control response Specification

 [1]   Fine tuning of a fuzzy control system with strong coupling and use of microcontroller technology 
 [2]   Inverted rod pendulum with vehicle asmechanical multivariable system, MISO (Multiple Inputs - Single Output)
 [3]   Switchable between fuzzy and manual mode 
 [4]   Motor to drive the vehicle as actuator
 [5]   Microcontroller with USB port as fuzzy controller 
 [6]   FSH -Shell development software fordesigning and optimising the fuzzy controller; software via USB under Windows 7, 8.1, 10including PC1 Computer -System with                     21"TFT- Monitor Win 10 engl
 [7]   Rotary potentiometer as pendulum inclination sensor
 [8]   Rotary encoder as vehicle position sensor 
 [9]   Permitted route of vehicle relative to starting position: adjustable
[10]  Part of the structured learning concept: level 3 Technical Data Vehicle

• Max. tensile force: 12N Rod pendulum 
• Length: 990mm - weight: 0,1kg  Drive motor 
• 12V Microcontroller
• 8bit microcontroller Zilog Z8Encore
• 12-fold ADC 8bit Rotary potentiometer 
• Resistance value 5k Ohm; ±20% Rotary encoder 
• Diameter of sensor wheel: D=40mm 
• Impulses per revolution: 50
• Resolution: 2,51mm / impulse 230V, 50Hz, 1 phase 230V, 60Hz, 1 phase 120V, 60Hz, 1 phase UL/CSA optional Dimensions and Weight LxWxH:600x520x190mm (control unit) Weight: approx. 20kg LxWxH: 350x290x1080mm (vehicle) Weight: approx. 2k