1 Artificial Neural Networks. - l. 1 Types of Neural Networks. - l. 2 Example Neural Networks. - 1. 3 Summary. - References. - 2 Dynamic System Identification Using Feedforward Neural Networks. - 2. 1Dynamic System Descriptions. - 2. 2 Identification Based on System Inputs and Outputs. - 2. 3 Identification Based on Measurable System States. - 2. 4 Input-output Model Identification. - 2. 5 State-space Model Identification. - 2. 6 Discussion. - 2. 7 Analysis of the Hybrid Network. - 2. 8 Summary. - References. - 3 Dynamic System Modelling Using Recurrent Neural Networks. - 3. 1 Basic Ehnan Network. - 3. 2 Modified Ehnan Network. - 3. 3 Dynamic System Modelling. - 3. 4 Further Analysis of Ehnan Networks. - 3. 5 Summary. - References. - 4 Modelling and Prediction Using GMDH Networks. - 4. 1 N-Adaline Networks and Widrow-Hoff Learning. - 4. 2 GMDH Network Based on N-Adalines. - 4. 3 Applications. - 4. 4 Discussion. - 4. 5 Summary. - References. - 5 Financial Prediction Using Neural Networks. - 5. 1 Stock Market Prediction. - 5. 2 Currency Exchange Rate Prediction. - 5. 3 Data Sets Adopted for Simulation. - 5. 4 Prediction Based on GMDH Networks. - 5. 5 Prediction Based on Multilayer Perception Networks. - 5. 6 Prediction Based on Recurrent Networks. - 5. 7 Discussion. - 5. 8 Summary. - References. - 6 Neural Network Controllers. - 6. 1 Neural Network Controllers. - 6. 2 Comparison of Neural Network Controllers. - 6. 3 Summary. - References. - 7 Neuromorphic Fuzzy Controller Design. - 7. 1 Integrating Neural Networks and FLCs. - 7. 2 Results of Neuromorphic Fuzzy Controllers Design. - 7. 3 Summary. - References. - 8 Robot Manipulator Control Using Neural Networks. - 8. 1 Modelling of a Multi-joint Robot. - 8. 2 Control System. - 8. 3 Application to a Two-joint Robot Arm. - 8. 4 Discussion. - 8. 5 Summary. - References. - Appendix A Introduction to Some Conventional Techniques of Identification Prediction and Control. - Appendix B Fuzzy Sets and Fuzzy Logic Control. - Appendix C Genetic Algorithms. - Appendix D Program: Feedforward Network for System Identification. - Appendix E Program: Modified Elman Network for Identification. - Appendix F Program: GMDH Network for Prediction. - Author Index. Language: English