Empirical study of defuzzification

The most important application of fuzzy logic is designing controllers. Fuzzy logic controllers (FLC) are much easier to design than non-linear controllers of similar capabilities. The rules that a designer needs to create are often based on their current experience and knowledge. Conventional FLCs use Center of Gravity or Mean of Maxima defuzzification methods, though other methods have been studied. This paper compares the efficiency of many different models of the defuzzification process. The goal is to examine the accuracy of the output data and the amount of processing time required. A simple controller that backs a truck up to a gate is used in the study. All of the variables are granulated with trapezoidal fuzzy numbers. Some of the defuzzification methods examined are Fast Center of Gravity, Mean of Maxima, True Center of Gravity and various new methods that have shown promise in application.