Automatic design of robust PID controllers based on QFT specifications

Abstract

This paper proposes an optimization algorithm for the automatic design of robust PID controllers using Quantitative Feedback Theory (QFT) specifications. The proposed algorithm is based on a criterion to minimize the energy of the control effort. To illustrate the methodology, the pitch angle of a laboratory helicopter is used as a model application with structured uncertainty. The results show that the design of robust controller can be formulated using an objective function and a number of restrictions that are developed as specifications.