This document presents a comparative analysis of Proportional-Integral-Derivative (PID) and Artificial Neural Network (NARMA-L2) controllers for improving the starting torque of wound rotor induction motors. The study found that the neural network controller significantly enhances starting torque compared to the conventional PID controller and demonstrated the effectiveness of both controllers using MATLAB/Simulink for simulation. The findings highlight the advantages of using external resistance in the rotor circuit to optimize motor performance during startup.