Fuzzy Set Theory

Conventional (Boolean) Set Theory:

38.7C
38C
40.1C 41.4C

42C Fuzzy Set Theory:

39.3C
Strong Fever 38.7C
37.2C 38C
40.1C 41.4C

42C
39.3C
Strong Fever
More-or-Less Rather Than Either-Or ! 37.2C
INFORM 1990-1998 Slide 1
 INTRODUCTION
What is Fuzzy Logic?
Problem-solving control system methodology

Linguistic or "fuzzy" variables

Example:

IF (process is too hot)

AND (process is heating rapidly)
THEN (cool the process quickly)
 INTRODUCTION (Contd.)
Advantages
Mimicks human control logic

Uses imprecise language

Inherently robust

Fails safely

Modified and tweaked easily

 INTRODUCTION (Contd.)
Disadvantages
Operator's experience required

System complexity