Introduction of Iterative Learning Control Method
Introduction of Iterative Learning Control Method
society. Most modern production lines are automated by machines, and these
machines often perform repetitive tasks. However, when performing tasks repeatedly,
machines or systems will inevitably encounter errors during the process. Therefore,
how can machines learn and fix these errors when they occur?
To solve the issue of system error, the feedback control can be used to adjust the
system in real time when an error occurs. However, the drawback of feedback control
method is that the system will always experience a delay. Alternatively, feedforward
control relies on the system model to ensure the system operates according to the
desired values. While feedforward control can overcome delays, it heavily depends on
the accuracy of the system model, which is challenging for real-world, nonlinear
systems.
From this, Iterative Learning Control (ILC) was developed to overcome the
disadvantages of two above control methods, and ILC is a widely used and became
effective control method for systems that perform repetitive tasks, such as industrial
robots, CNC machines, and other automated systems. ILC allows the system to learn
from errors that occurred in previous iterations. With each iteration, the system can
adjust its input to minimize errors, thereby improving performance and increasing
system accuracy over time.
Due to its effectiveness and wide application in industry, our team decided to choose
the ILC method as the subject to research and study which including the following
contents:
Detailed explanation of ILC working principle.
Practical applications of the ILC control method.
Analysis of ILC advantages and disadvantages.
Real-world case studies demonstrating ILC usage.