Research Article

Fuzzy Dynamic Parameter Adaptation in the Harmony Search Algorithm for the Optimization of the Ball and Beam Controller

Table 5

Variables of ball and beam system.

SymbolDefinitionValue

mMass of the ball0.11 kg
RRadius of the ball0.015 m
dLever arm offset0.03 m
gGravitational acceleration9.8 m/2
LLength of the beam1.0 m
JBall’s moment of inertia9.99 e-6 kg.2
rBall position coordinate
AlphaBeam angle coordinate
ThetaServo gear angle