The document describes a novel adaptive sliding mode fuzzy PD fuzzy sliding mode control algorithm for position control of robot manipulators. The algorithm uses a single-input single-output fuzzy system to compensate for model uncertainties and eliminate chattering using a linear boundary layer method. It also online tunes the sliding function parameter using adaptation laws. The stability of the closed-loop system is proved mathematically using Lyapunov stability theory. The algorithm is analyzed and evaluated on a 2 degree of freedom robotic manipulator to achieve improved tracking performance compared to conventional sliding mode control approaches.