Incorporating fuzzy sets in intelligent distributed systems

The incorporation of fuzzy set concepts into intelligent distributed systems increases their flexibility and adaptability when uncertain information must be handled. Therefore, a wider class of complex real-world problems can be tackled. The emphasis of this paper is on a distributed traffic-light control system built upon a fuzzy distributed architecture. Simulation results considering a section of the downtown area of Campinas are included. The performance of the proposed system, when compared to conventional strategies, is also shown to demonstrate its effectiveness