Model-based control and estimation of humanoid robots via orthogonal decomposition

Michael Mistry, Akihiko Murai, Katsu Yamane, Jessica Hodgins

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Abstract

Model-based control techniques, which use a model of robot dynamics to compute force/torque control commands, have a proven record for achieving accuracy and compliance in force-controllable robot manipulators. However, applying such methods to humanoid and legged systems has yet to happen due to challenges such as: 1) under-actuation inherent in these floating base systems, 2) dynamically changing contact states with potentially unknown contact forces, 3) and the difficulty of accurately modeling these high degree of freedom systems, especially with inadequate sensing. In this work, we present a relatively simple technique for fullbody model-based control and estimation of humanoid robot, using an orthogonal decomposition of rigid-body dynamics. Doing so simplifies the problem by reducing control and estimation to only those variables critical for the task. We present some of our recent evaluations of our approaches on the CarnegieMellon/Sarcos hydraulic force-controllable humanoid robot, engaging in dynamic tasks with contact state changes, such as standing up from a chair.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationExperimental Robotics
Subtitle of host publication12th International Symposium on Experimental Robotics
EditorsOussama Khatib, Vijay Kumar, Gaurav Sukhatme
PublisherSpringer
Pages839-854
Number of pages16
Volume79
ISBN (Electronic)9783642285721
ISBN (Print)9783642285714
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2014
Event12th International Symposium on Experimental Robotics, ISER 2010 - New Delhi, Agra, India
Duration: 18 Dec 201021 Dec 2010

Publication series

NameSpringer Tracts in Advanced Robotics
Volume79
ISSN (Print)16107438
ISSN (Electronic)1610742X

Conference

Conference12th International Symposium on Experimental Robotics, ISER 2010
Country/TerritoryIndia
CityNew Delhi, Agra
Period18/12/1021/12/10

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Artificial Intelligence

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