This paper presents a novel hybrid adaptive fuzzy controller for the regulation of speed on induction machines with direct torque control. The controller is based on a fuzzy system and PID control with decoupled gains. Genetic programming techniques are used for offline optimizations of the normalization constants of fuzzy membership function ranges. Fuzzy cluster means is introduced for online optimization on the limits of triangular fuzzy membership functions. Finally simulations in LabVIEW are presented validating the response of the controller with and without load on the machine; results and conclusions are discussed. © 2011 Springer-Verlag.