In designing a fuzzy model and a fuzzy controller, we encounter a major dif
ficulty in the identification of an optimised fuzzy rule base, which is tra
ditionally achieved by a tedious trial and error process. The paper present
s an approach to automatic design of optimal fuzzy rule bases for modelling
and control using evolutionary programming. Such programming simultaneousl
y evolves the structure and the parameter of fuzzy rule base for a given ta
sk. To check the effectiveness of the suggested approach, five examples for
modelling and control are examined. The performance of the identified fuzz
y models and fuzzy controllers is demonstrated.