Nonlinear Adaptive Fuzzy Hybrid Sliding Mode Control Design for Trajectory Tracking of Autonomous Mobile Robots

Yung-Hsiang Chen ()
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Yung-Hsiang Chen: Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Pingtung 912301, Taiwan

Mathematics, 2025, vol. 13, issue 8, 1-31

Abstract: This study proposes a novel nonlinear adaptive fuzzy hybrid sliding mode (AFHSM) control strategy for the precise trajectory tracking of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) equipped with four Mecanum wheels. The control design addresses the inherent complexities of such platforms, which include strong system nonlinearities, significant parametric uncertainties, torque saturation effects, and external disturbances that can adversely affect dynamic performance. Unlike conventional approaches that rely on model linearization or dimension reduction, the proposed AFHSM control retains the full nonlinear characteristics of the system to ensure accurate and robust control. The controller is systematically derived from the trajectory-tracking error dynamics between the AMR and the desired trajectory (DT). It integrates higher-order sliding mode (SM) control, fuzzy logic inference, and adaptive learning mechanisms to enable real-time compensation for model uncertainties and external perturbations. In addition, a saturation handling mechanism is incorporated to ensure that the control signals remain within feasible limits, thereby preserving actuator integrity and improving practical applicability. The stability of the closed-loop nonlinear system is rigorously established through the Lyapunov theory, guaranteeing the asymptotic convergence of tracking errors. Comprehensive simulation studies conducted under severe conditions with up to 60 percent model uncertainty confirm the superior performance of the proposed method compared to classical SM control. The AFHSM control consistently achieves lower trajectory and heading errors while generating smoother control signals with reduced torque demand. This improvement enhances tracking precision, suppresses chattering, and significantly increases energy efficiency. These results validate the effectiveness of the AFHSM control approach as a robust and energy-aware control solution for AMRs operating in highly uncertain and dynamically changing environments.

Keywords: adaptive fuzzy; sliding mode control; trajectory tracking; Lyapunov analysis; energy consumption (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: C (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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