Zhenshuai Wan^1,2,*, Longwang Yue², Yanfeng Wang², Pu Zhao²

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.141, No.2, pp. 1047-1065, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2024.053773 - 27 September 2024

Abstract Hydraulic actuators are highly nonlinear when they are subjected to different types of model uncertainties and dynamic disturbances. These unfavorable factors adversely affect the control performance of the hydraulic actuator. Although various control methods have been employed to improve the tracking precision of the dynamic system, optimizing and adjusting control gain to mitigate the hydraulic actuator model uncertainties remains elusive. This study presents an adaptive back-stepping sliding mode controller (ABSMC) to enhance the trajectory tracking precision, where the virtual control law is constructed to replace the position error. The adaptive control theory is introduced in More >

Jyun-Guo Wang^*

Computer Systems Science and Engineering, Vol.48, No.5, pp. 1149-1170, 2024, DOI:10.32604/csse.2024.052931 - 13 September 2024

Abstract In many Eastern and Western countries, falling birth rates have led to the gradual aging of society. Older adults are often left alone at home or live in a long-term care center, which results in them being susceptible to unsafe events (such as falls) that can have disastrous consequences. However, automatically detecting falls from video data is challenging, and automatic fall detection methods usually require large volumes of training data, which can be difficult to acquire. To address this problem, video kinematic data can be used as training data, thereby avoiding the requirement of creating… More >

Johari Abdul Rahim¹, Rosdiadee Nordin^2,*, Oluwatosin Ahmed Amodu^3,4

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.80, No.1, pp. 747-800, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.047009 - 18 July 2024

Abstract Software Defined Networking (SDN) is programmable by separation of forwarding control through the centralization of the controller. The controller plays the role of the ‘brain’ that dictates the intelligent part of SDN technology. Various versions of SDN controllers exist as a response to the diverse demands and functions expected of them. There are several SDN controllers available in the open market besides a large number of commercial controllers; some are developed to meet carrier-grade service levels and one of the recent trends in open-source SDN controllers is the Open Network Operating System (ONOS). This paper… More >

Aadel M. Alatwi^1,2, Abualkasim Bakeer³, Sherif A. Zaid^1,*, Ibrahem E. Atawi¹, Hani Albalawi^1,4, Ahmed M. Kassem⁵

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.140, No.2, pp. 1807-1830, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2024.048521 - 20 May 2024

Abstract An autonomous microgrid that runs on renewable energy sources is presented in this article. It has a superconducting magnetic energy storage (SMES) device, wind energy-producing devices, and an energy storage battery. However, because such microgrids are nonlinear and the energy they create varies with time, controlling and managing the energy inside them is a difficult issue. Fractional-order proportional integral (FOPI) controller is recommended for the current research to enhance a standalone microgrid’s energy management and performance. The suggested dedicated control for the SMES comprises two loops: the outer loop, which uses the FOPI to regulate… More >

Guogang Gao¹, Lei Xu¹, Tianpeng Huang^2,*, Xuliang Zhao¹, Lihua Huang¹

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.140, No.1, pp. 305-323, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2024.047899 - 16 April 2024

Abstract The Rotary Inverted Pendulum (RIP) is a widely used underactuated mechanical system in various applications such as bipedal robots and skyscraper stabilization where attitude control presents a significant challenge. Despite the implementation of various control strategies to maintain equilibrium, optimally tuning control gains to effectively mitigate uncertain nonlinearities in system dynamics remains elusive. Existing methods frequently rely on extensive experimental data or the designer’s expertise, presenting a notable drawback. This paper proposes a novel tracking control approach for RIP, utilizing a Linear Quadratic Regulator (LQR) in combination with a reduced-order observer. Initially, the RIP system More >

Yujie Duan¹, Jianguo Liang^1,*, Jianglin Liu¹, Haifeng Gao¹, Yinhui Li², Jinzhu Zhang¹, Xinyu Wen³

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.139, No.2, pp. 1239-1261, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2023.044400 - 29 January 2024

Abstract In the fiber winding process, strong disturbance, uncertainty, strong coupling, and fiber friction complicate the winding constant tension control. In order to effectively reduce the influence of these problems on the tension output, this paper proposed a tension fluctuation rejection strategy based on feedforward compensation. In addition to the bias harmonic curve of the unknown state, the tension fluctuation also contains the influence of bounded noise. A tension fluctuation observer (TFO) is designed to cancel the uncertain periodic signal, in which the frequency generator is used to estimate the critical parameter information. Then, the fluctuation More >

Lianghao Hua^1,2, Jianfeng Zhang^1,*, Dejie Li³, Xiaobo Xi¹

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.138, No.3, pp. 2129-2157, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2023.030535 - 15 December 2023

Abstract With the increasing prevalence of high-order systems in engineering applications, these systems often exhibit significant disturbances and can be challenging to model accurately. As a result, the active disturbance rejection controller (ADRC) has been widely applied in various fields. However, in controlling plant protection unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), which are typically large and subject to significant disturbances, load disturbances and the possibility of multiple actuator faults during pesticide spraying pose significant challenges. To address these issues, this paper proposes a novel fault-tolerant control method that combines a radial basis function neural network (RBFNN) with a More > Graphic Abstract

Laith Abualigah^{1,2,3,4,5,6,*}, Serdar Ekinci⁷, Davut Izci^7,8, Raed Abu Zitar⁹

Intelligent Automation & Soft Computing, Vol.38, No.2, pp. 169-183, 2023, DOI:10.32604/iasc.2023.040291 - 05 February 2024

Abstract Efficient speed controllers for dynamic driving tasks in autonomous vehicles are crucial for ensuring safety and reliability. This study proposes a novel approach for designing a fractional order proportional-integral-derivative (FOPID) controller that utilizes a modified elite opposition-based artificial hummingbird algorithm (m-AHA) for optimal parameter tuning. Our approach outperforms existing optimization techniques on benchmark functions, and we demonstrate its effectiveness in controlling cruise control systems with increased flexibility and precision. Our study contributes to the advancement of autonomous vehicle technology by introducing a novel and efficient method for FOPID controller design that can enhance the driving More >

Yuting Zhu¹, Yanfang Fu^2,*, Yang Ce³, Pan Deng¹, Jianpeng Zhu¹, Huankun Su¹

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.77, No.3, pp. 3867-3894, 2023, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2023.046772 - 26 December 2023

Abstract In light of the escalating demand and intricacy of services in contemporary terrestrial, maritime, and aerial combat operations, there is a compelling need for enhanced service quality and efficiency in airborne cluster communication networks. Software-Defined Networking (SDN) proffers a viable solution for the multifaceted task of cooperative communication transmission and management across different operational domains within complex combat contexts, due to its intrinsic ability to flexibly allocate and centrally administer network resources. This study pivots around the optimization of SDN controller deployment within airborne data link clusters. A collaborative multi-controller architecture predicated on airborne data… More >

Mingyu Lee¹, Jiho Shin², Jung Taek Seo^3,*

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.77, No.2, pp. 2427-2442, 2023, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2023.041774 - 29 November 2023

Abstract Cyberattacks targeting industrial control systems (ICS) are becoming more sophisticated and advanced than in the past. A programmable logic controller (PLC), a core component of ICS, controls and monitors sensors and actuators in the field. However, PLC has memory attack threats such as program injection and manipulation, which has long been a major target for attackers, and it is important to detect these attacks for ICS security. To detect PLC memory attacks, a security system is required to acquire and monitor PLC memory directly. In addition, the performance impact of the security system on the… More >