Journal of Fuzzy Systems and Control (JFSC)
Vol. 4 No. 2 (2026): Vol. 4 No. 2 (2026)

Comparative Evaluation of Fuzzy Logic, Sliding Mode, and LQR Controllers for DC Motor Position Control

Minh-Thy Pham (Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Engineering (HCM-UTE))
Lam-Trong-Tuan Bui (Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Engineering (HCM-UTE))
Thi-Thanh-Hoang Le (Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Engineering (HCM-UTE))
Van-Bac Nguyen (Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Engineering (HCM-UTE))
Le-Khoi-Nguyen Cao (Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Engineering (HCM-UTE))
Le-Nhat-Minh Tran (Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Engineering (HCM-UTE))
Xuan-Manh Ngo (Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Engineering (HCM-UTE))
Phong-Luu Nguyen (Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Engineering (HCM-UTE))
Dinh-Phu Nguyen (Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Engineering (HCM-UTE))



Article Info

Publish Date
22 Jul 2026

Abstract

This paper presents a comparative evaluation of three advanced control strategies for DC motor position control, namely Fuzzy Logic Control (FLC), Sliding Mode Control (SMC), and Linear Quadratic Regulator (LQR). First, the mathematical model of the DC motor is derived from the electrical and mechanical dynamic equations. Based on this model, the three controllers are designed and implemented in MATLAB/Simulink and experimentally validated on a microcontroller-based platform under identical operating conditions. The comparative analysis is performed using quantitative performance indices, including settling time, overshoot, steady-state error, and control effort. Simulation and experimental results show that the SMC controller provides the best overall performance with fast convergence, high robustness, and small steady-state error, while the FLC approach achieves smoother responses with moderate transient performance. The LQR controller demonstrates rapid state regulation but produces larger transient peaks and higher control effort compared with the other methods. The results highlight the practical trade-offs among intelligent, robust, and optimal control strategies for low-cost DC motor position control applications.

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Journal Info

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jfsc

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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 ...