Position/force control of biped walking robots

This paper addresses the problem of modelling and control of biped robot by combining Cartesian-based position and force control algorithms. The complete walking cycle is divided in two phases: i) single support - in which it is studied the trajectory controllability based on simple motion goals and...

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Main Author: Silva, Filipe M. (author)
Other Authors: Tenreiro Machado, J. A. (author)
Format: conferenceObject
Language:eng
Published: 2000
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10400.22/13395
Country:Portugal
Oai:oai:recipp.ipp.pt:10400.22/13395
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Summary:This paper addresses the problem of modelling and control of biped robot by combining Cartesian-based position and force control algorithms. The complete walking cycle is divided in two phases: i) single support - in which it is studied the trajectory controllability based on simple motion goals and ii) exchange of support - in which the foward leg absorbs the impact and then gradually accept the robot's weight. The control of the foot with the constrained surface is modelled through linear spring-damper systems. The system's controllability is enhanced through the insertion of a dynamic selection matrix that modifies the actuating profile in each phasse. The control algorithms are simulated and their effectiveness and robustness are discussed.