Journal of Fuzzy Systems and Control (JFSC)
Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026)

An Enhanced PID-Based Motion Control Framework for Autonomous Line-Following Robot

Nguyen-Thanh-Loc Tran (Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Engineering (HCM-UTE))
Viet-Tien-Dung Bui (Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Engineering (HCM-UTE))
Hong-Nho Bui (Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Engineering (HCM-UTE))
Hoang-Nguyen Nguyen (Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Engineering (HCM-UTE))
Thi-Ngoc-Thao Nguyen (Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Engineering (HCM-UTE))
Thanh-Sang Nguyen (Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Engineering (HCM-UTE))
Hung-Ky Nguyen (Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Engineering (HCM-UTE))
Huynh-Duc-Anh Nguyen (Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Engineering (HCM-UTE))
Thanh-Binh Phan (Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Engineering (HCM-UTE))
Hoang-Sang Luong (Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Engineering (HCM-UTE))
Le-Minh-Tan Nguyen (Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Engineering (HCM-UTE))
Vo-Minh-Khoa Tran (Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Engineering (HCM-UTE))
Tien-Dat Nguyen (Unknown)
Huynh-Khanh-Nam Pham (Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Engineering (HCM-UTE))
Duc-Dat Nguyen (Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Engineering (HCM-UTE))
The-Nhan Nguyen (Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Engineering (HCM-UTE))



Article Info

Publish Date
21 Apr 2026

Abstract

PID controller is widely used in automatic control systems because it is simple, reliable, and easy to apply. It is especially suitable for mobile robots, such as line-following robots. The main contribution of this work is an experimental method to tune PID parameters. Instead of using complex algorithms, the parameters are adjusted and tested directly on a real robot. This makes the method easier to apply, especially for low-cost and educational systems. Experiments were conducted to evaluate how PID parameters (Kp, Ki, and Kd) affect the robot’s performance. The robot was tested on different paths, including straight lines, curves, and 90-degree turns. The results show that the optimal parameters are Kp = 65, Ki = 0.1, and Kd = 13. With these values, the robot moves smoothly, responds quickly, and follows the path accurately.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jfsc

Publisher

Subject

Control & Systems Engineering Electrical & Electronics Engineering Energy Engineering

Description

Journal of Fuzzy Systems and Control is an international peer review journal that published papers about Fuzzy Logic and Control Systems. The Journal of Fuzzy Systems and Control should encompass original research articles, review articles, and case studies that contribute to the advancement of the ...