This paper presents an adaptive controller for a class of uncertain high dimensional
nonlinear systems by using novel simplified type-2 fuzzy neural network (ST2FNN) and new
3-dimensional membership functions. Adaptation of consequent parameters and stability
analysis are carried out using an appropriate Lyapunov function. Moreover, innovative
approach is proposed for compensation of approximation error. The proposed method is then
simulated on a flexible joint robot in a feedback linearization form. Simulation results
demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed control method