Advancing Autonomous Vehicle Navigation through Hybrid Fuzzy-Neural Network Training Systems

Ammar Alzaydi *

Department of Mechanical Engineering, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia and Interdeciplinary Research Center for Biosystems and Machines, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.

Kahtan Abedalrhman

Kanzi Business Consultant, Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia.

Ibrahim Alotaibi

Electrical and Computer Engineering, King AbdulAziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Fahad Alessa

Electrical and Computer Engineering, King AbdulAziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.


Abstract

In the evolving realm of autonomous vehicle navigation, the integration of fuzzy logic and neural networks presents a formidable challenge, particularly in the context of real-time, on-the-fly neural network training. This paper addresses the gap in dynamic and adaptable training methods necessary for navigating unpredictable environments with limited computational resources. The primary objective of our study is to empirically validate a hybrid training approach that combines fuzzy logic with back-propagation learning algorithms, aiming to optimize neural network performance under hardware constraints. Our methodology leverages a fuzzy logic trainer to provide initial training sets dynamically, which guide the neural network in adjusting its weights in real time, thus facilitating adaptive learning during navigation tasks. The findings reveal that this integrated approach not only enhances the learning efficiency of neural networks but also significantly improves navigation accuracy in real-time scenarios. These advancements contribute to the field by demonstrating the feasibility of deploying more adaptable and robust autonomous navigation systems, potentially expanding their application in more diverse and challenging environments.

Keywords: Autonomous vehicle, navigation, fuzzy logic, neural network, optimization


How to Cite

Alzaydi, Ammar, Kahtan Abedalrhman, Ibrahim Alotaibi, and Fahad Alessa. 2024. “Advancing Autonomous Vehicle Navigation through Hybrid Fuzzy-Neural Network Training Systems”. Advances in Research 25 (5):309-24. https://doi.org/10.9734/air/2024/v25i51164.