The Use of Fuzzy Cognitive Maps in Modeling Systems

This paper investigates a new theory, Fuzzy Cognitive Map (FCM) Theory, and its implementation in modeling systems. First the description and the methodology that this theory suggests is examined and then the application of FCM in a process control problem is described. The presentation indicates how effective FCMs are and some interesting points for further research are included. In the recent years, a wide discussion has started about the autonomy and intelligence of systems, so the application of FCM in the field of control and systems may contribute in the development of more intelligent and autonomous control systems. 1