New control strategy of feedback error learning based on lead compensator for flexible link manipulator

This paper suggests a novel approach for control of a flexible-link based on the feedback-error-learning (FEL) strategy. A radial basis function neural network (RBFNN) is used as an adaptive controller to improve the performance of a lead compensator controller in FEL structure. This scheme is developed by using a modified version of the FEL approach to learn the inverse dynamic of the flexible manipulator which requires only a linear model of the system for designing lead compensators and RBFNN controllers. The final controller should allow the user to command a desired tip angle position. The controller should eliminate the link's vibrations while maintaining a desirable level of response. Finally, the control performance of the proposed control approach for tip position tracking of flexible-link manipulator is illustrated by simulation result.