Semiactive Virtual Control Method for Robots with Regenerative Energy-Storing Joints

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Publication Date

2014

Publication Title

Proceedings of the 19th IFAC World Congress

Abstract

A framework for modeling and control is introduced for robotic manipulators with a number of energetically self-contained semiactive joints. The control approach consists of three steps. First, a virtual control design is conducted by any suitable means, assuming a fullyactuated system. Then, virtual control inputs are matched by a parameter modulation law. Finally, the storage dynamics are shaped using design parameters. Storage dynamics coincide with the system’s internal dynamics under exact virtual control matching. An internal energy balance equation and associated self-powered operation condition are given for the semiactive joints. This condition is a structural characteristic of the system and independent of the control law. Moreover, the internal energy balance equation is independent of the energy storage parameter (capacitance), which adds flexibility to the approach. An external energy balance equation is also given that can be used to calculate the work required from the active joints. A simulation example using a 3-dof prosthesis test robot illustrates the concepts.

Comments

Work supported by the National Science Foundation, Grant #1344954 and the Wright Center for Sensor Systems Engineering through the state of Ohio, Third Frontier Program.

Original Citation

H, Richter, D. Simon and A. van den Bogert, "Semiactive virtual control method for robots with regenerative energy-storing joints," in Proceedings of the 19th IFAC World Congress, 2014, pp. 10244-10250.

DOI

10.3182/20140824-6-ZA-1003.00332

Volume

2

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