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Nonlinear adaptive control of an elastic robotic armAn approach to control of a class of nonlinear flexible robotic systems is presented. For simplicity, a robot arm (PUMA-type) with three rotational joints is considered. The third link is assumed to be elastic. An adaptive torquer control law is derived for controlling the joint angles. This controller includes a dynamic system in the feedback path, requires only joint angle and rate for feedback, and asymptotically decomposes the elastic dynamics into two subsystems representing the transverse vibrations of the elastic link in two orthogonal planes. To damp out the elastic vibration, a force control law using modal feedback is synthesized. The combination of the torque and force control laws accomplishes joint angle control and elastic mode stabilization.
Document ID
19860062667
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Singh, S. N.
(Vigyan Research Associates, Inc. Hampton, VA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 12, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1986
Subject Category
Cybernetics
Report/Patent Number
AIAA PAPER 86-1978
Accession Number
86A47405
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS1-17919
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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