The application of fuzzy technology is widely known as a technological
revolution. Shortly after it appeared, its value has rapidly become
appreciated. It is absolutely indispensable for introducing the latest
developments not only domestically but also internationally. This book
is arranged to introduce easy to understand explanations mainly centered
on concrete applications. It consists of twelve chapters in total which
are all independently readable and provide different approaches on
various projects. The minimum of Fuzzy Theory that is needed to
understand its practical applications is given in Chapter 1. Chapters 2
to 5 discuss hardware, including chips, and software tools used in
constructing system. Chapters 6 to 12 cover a series of practical
applications. These in clude applications for industrial processes and
plants, transportation systems, which were among the first applications,
and applications for consumer products such as household electrical
appliances. These elements together finally produced the worldwide
"Fuzzy Boom". This book can be read by a wide variety of people, from
undergraduate and graduate students in universities to practical
engineers and project managers working in plants. The information
contained in this book is a first step to this field of interest.