Intelligent modeling and control of washing machine using locally linear neuro-fuzzy (LLNF) modeling and modified brain emotional learning based intelligent controller (BELBIC)

Intelligent control of home appliances has, in recent years, attracted much theoretical attention, as well as becoming a major factor for industrial and economic success and rapid market penetration. Washing machines represent an important market. Intelligent control techniques are capable of providing useful means for both easier use and energy and water conservation. In this paper, the authors use two techniques that have successfully been used in other intelligent modeling and control applications. Firstly, the authors use a neuro-fuzzy locally linear model tree system for data driven modeling of the machine. Secondly, the authors use a neural computing technique, based on a mathematical model of amygdala and the limbic system, for emotional control of the washing machine. The obtained results indicate the applicability of the proposed techniques in this important business sector.