Direct adaptive neural control for precision piezoelectric actuator without hysteresis compensation

This paper introduces a novel Direct Adaptive Neural Control (DANC) approach to enhance the precision of piezoelectric actuator motion control significantly. By effectively addressing the complexities of hysteresis, DANC simplifies system design while delivering superior performance. A Radial Basis Function Neural Network (RBFNN) is employed to handle system uncertainties robustly, and a switching control mechanism guarantees stability, rigorously verified through Lyapunov analysis. Experimental results using a Thorlabs PZS001 actuator convincingly demonstrate substantial performance improvements over conventional PID control, the feedforward-based neural network and feedback control (FF-FB control).