Applications for Fuzzy Logic

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Here are some examples of how Fuzzy Logic has been applied in reality:

• Automatic control of dam gates for hydroelectric-powerplants
  (Tokio Electric Pow.)
• Simplified control of robots
  (Hirota, Fuji Electric, Toshiba, Omron)
• Camera aiming for the telecast of sporting events
  (Omron)
• Substitution of an expert for the assessment of stock exchange activities
  (Yamaichi, Hitachi)
• Preventing unwanted temperature fluctuations in air-conditioning systems
  (Mitsubishi, Sharp)
• Efficient and stable control of car-engines
  (Nissan)
• Cruise-control for automobiles
  (Nissan, Subaru)
• Improved efficiency and optimized function of industrial control applications
  (Aptronix, Omron, Meiden, Sha, Micom, Mitsubishi, Nisshin-Denki, Oku-Electronics)
• Positioning of wafer-steppers in the production of semiconductors
  (Canon)
• Optimized planning of bus time-tables
  (Toshiba, Nippon-System, Keihan-Express)
• Archiving system for documents
  (Mitsubishi Elec.)
• Prediction system for early recognition of earthquakes
  (Inst. of Seismology Bureau of Metrology, Japan)
• Medicine technology: cancer diagnosis
  (Kawasaki Medical School)
• Combination of Fuzzy Logic and Neural Nets
  (Matsushita)
• Recognition of handwritten symbols with pocket computers
  (Sony)
• Recognition of motives in pictures with video cameras
  (Canon, Minolta)
• Automatic motor-control for vacuum cleaners with recognition of surface condition and degree of soiling
  (Matsushita)
• Back light control for camcorders
  (Sanyo)
• Compensation against vibrations in camcorders
  (Matsushita)
• Single button control for washing-machines
  (Matsushita, Hitatchi)
• Recognition of handwriting, objects, voice
  (CSK, Hitachi, Hosai Univ., Ricoh)
• Flight aid for helicopters
  (Sugeno)
• Simulation for legal proceedings
  (Meihi Gakuin Univ, Nagoy Univ.)
• Software-design for industrial processes
  (Aptronix, Harima, Ishikawajima-OC Engeneering)
• Controlling of machinery speed and temperature for steel-works
  (Kawasaki Steel, New-Nippon Steel, NKK)
• Controlling of subway systems in order to improve driving comfort, precision of halting and power economy
  (Hitachi)
• Improved fuel-consumption for automobiles
  (NOK, Nippon Denki Tools)
• Improved sensitiveness and efficiency for elevator control
  (Fujitec, Hitachi, Toshiba)
• Improved savety for nuklear reactors
  (Hitachi, Bernard, Nuclear Fuel div.)

Here are some projects that were developed at our lab.