Time is a crucial notion for intelligent systems, such as robotic systems, cognitive systems, multi-agent systems, cyber-physical systems, or autonomous systems, since it is inherent to any real-world process and/or e...
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ISBN:
(纸本)9783031590566;9783031590573
Time is a crucial notion for intelligent systems, such as robotic systems, cognitive systems, multi-agent systems, cyber-physical systems, or autonomous systems, since it is inherent to any real-world process and/or environment. Hence, in this paper, we present operational temporal logic notations for modeling the time aspect of intelligent systems in terms of temporal interval concepts. Their application to intelligent systems' application scenarios have demonstrated the usefulness and effectiveness of our developed approach.
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machines (PMSMs) are widely used in automation and robotics applications due to their high efficiency, low maintenance requirements, and favorable size-to-weight ratio compared to other mo...
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ISBN:
(纸本)9798331505981;9798331505974
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machines (PMSMs) are widely used in automation and robotics applications due to their high efficiency, low maintenance requirements, and favorable size-to-weight ratio compared to other motors. In many industrial applications, conventional microcontrollers like PID controllers are commonly employed, but their performance often suffers from variations in dynamic systems. To address these challenges, an intelligentcontroller based on artificial neural networks with fuzzy inference system (ANFIS) was developed for speed control of PMSMs. The performance of this smart controller was validated by comparing it with other control methods such as PID and fuzzy controllers. The results presented in this paper demonstrate the capability of the proposed intelligentcontroller to effectively regulate PMSM operation in applications where simplicity, reliability, and stability are crucial.
Trajectory retiming is the task of computing a feasible time parameterization to traverse a path. It is commonly used in the decoupled approach to trajectory optimization whereby a path is first found, then a retiming...
ISBN:
(纸本)9798350384581;9798350384574
Trajectory retiming is the task of computing a feasible time parameterization to traverse a path. It is commonly used in the decoupled approach to trajectory optimization whereby a path is first found, then a retiming algorithm computes a speed profile that satisfies kino-dynamic and other constraints. While trajectory retiming is most often formulated with the minimum-time objective (i.e. traverse the path as fast as possible), it is not always the most desirable objective, particularly when we seek to balance multiple objectives or when bang-bang control is unsuitable. In this paper, we present a novel algorithm based on factor graph variable elimination that can solve for the global optimum of the retiming problem with quadratic objectives as well (e.g. minimize control effort or match a nominal speed by minimizing squared error), which may extend to arbitrary objectives with iteration. Our work extends prior works, which find only solutions on the boundary of the feasible region, while maintaining the same linear time complexity from a single forward-backward pass. We experimentally demonstrate that (1) we achieve better real-world robot performance by using quadratic objectives in place of the minimum-time objective, and (2) our implementation is comparable or faster than state-of-the-art retiming algorithms.
The purpose of this study is to use fuzzy logic to compensate for the temperature difference between the test object and the environment in the thermal vacuum test. By collecting and analyzing the temperature change d...
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Curb following is a key technology for autonomous road sweeping vehicles. Currently, existing implementations primarily involve pre-recording waypoints during human driving and subsequently retracing them autonomously...
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ISBN:
(纸本)9798350377712;9798350377705
Curb following is a key technology for autonomous road sweeping vehicles. Currently, existing implementations primarily involve pre-recording waypoints during human driving and subsequently retracing them autonomously. Moreover, existing research related to this topic predominately focuses on curb detection for driver assistance, yet the resultant curb detection outcomes remain underutilized in the development of autonomous curb following systems. To fill this gap, this paper proposes a real-time path generation and alignment control approach to facilitate autonomous curb following. Firstly, a segmented path generation algorithm is introduced that progressively generates reference path segments while ensuring the overall continuity of the reference path. Secondly, a parameterized alignment control algorithm is developed to accurately navigate the vehicle along the planned reference path with proved stability. Real public road experiments have been conducted to validate the proposed approach. The experimental results demonstrate the efficacy of the proposed methodologies across various curb following scenarios, including common concave, convex, and straight-concave curbs, thereby showcasing the practical viability of our methods in real-world applications.
The proceedings contain 34 papers. The topics discussed include: collision-free motion policy for manipulator with multi-constraint coordination in dynamic environment;integrating YOLO and DG-STGCN systems for enhance...
ISBN:
(纸本)9798350362572
The proceedings contain 34 papers. The topics discussed include: collision-free motion policy for manipulator with multi-constraint coordination in dynamic environment;integrating YOLO and DG-STGCN systems for enhanced human action recognition;temperature control for thermal vacuum tests based on fuzzy control;propeller angle trajectory analysis of wall-climbing robot with transition capability;tactile animal breathing motion reproducer with animal video viewing device that gives lifelike sensation of touching real animals;practical implementation of Q-learning and object detection for mobile robot path planning;a rigid-soft switchable lower body exosuit for lifting;human-robot collaboration in unmanned aerial vehicle river patrol application;and two-step hybridized algorithm of robust scheduling for dealing with uncertain processing time.
Mobile robots are revolutionizing healthcare with their potential to streamline logistics, patient care, and facility maintenance in hospitals. This paper introduces a mobile robot designed for medicine distribution i...
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Mobile robots are revolutionizing healthcare with their potential to streamline logistics, patient care, and facility maintenance in hospitals. This paper introduces a mobile robot designed for medicine distribution in patient rooms, detailing its mechanical design and working principle. A scenario demonstrating robot path planning for medicine distribution is presented. Future research directions are outlined. Copyright (C) 2024 The Authors.
Ultrasound (US) imaging has been widely applied in different clinical scenarios thanks to its low-cost and nonradiative nature. Recently, robotic US has increasingly been investigated to produce 3D US reconstructions ...
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ISBN:
(纸本)9798350342291
Ultrasound (US) imaging has been widely applied in different clinical scenarios thanks to its low-cost and nonradiative nature. Recently, robotic US has increasingly been investigated to produce 3D US reconstructions for navigation during surgical interventions. robotics is considered of interest to address variable skills among human sonographers. Dedicated control strategies are needed to ensure high-quality robotic US reconstructions that are comparable or superior to those generated by human experts. The robot controller ought to establish human-like scanning maneuvers while maintaining tight skin contact and ensuring essential safety. In essence, this means that at all times, the robot should ensure contact while avoiding the application of excessive force on the patient. To acquire an improved understanding of what is an optimal control method, a comparative study on several admittancebased controllers was conducted while a semi-automatic path planning approach was used to realize automatic US scanning. The developed system was validated by scanning a synthetic phantom, compared with position and admittance control. The robotic US system with the proposed control applied a force lower than 3.83 +/- 0.31 N while ensuring continuous US imaging. By defining the successful rate as a US image has more than 90% of soft tissue (i.e., ligament) length, the velocity-based admittance controller has more than 80% successful US imaging. Such an approach could contribute to the further development and uptake of robotic US systems in spine surgery or applications.
The application of learning-based control methods in robotics presents significant challenges. One is that model-free reinforcement learning algorithms use observation data with low sample efficiency. To address this ...
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ISBN:
(纸本)9798350377712;9798350377705
The application of learning-based control methods in robotics presents significant challenges. One is that model-free reinforcement learning algorithms use observation data with low sample efficiency. To address this challenge, a prevalent approach is model-based reinforcement learning, which involves employing an environment dynamics model. We suggest approximating transition dynamics with symbolic expressions, which are generated via symbolic regression. Approximation of a mechanical system with a symbolic model has fewer parameters than approximation with neural networks, which can potentially lead to higher accuracy and quality of extrapolation. We use a symbolic dynamics model to generate trajectories in model-based policy optimization to improve the sample efficiency of the learning algorithm. We evaluate our approach across various tasks within simulated environments. Our method demonstrates superior sample efficiency in these tasks compared to model-free and model-based baseline methods.
In this work, an upgraded exoskeleton design is presented with enhanced trajectory tracking and mechanical transparency. Compared to the first version, the design features a 3-DoF actuated shoulder joint and a mechani...
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ISBN:
(纸本)9798350377712;9798350377705
In this work, an upgraded exoskeleton design is presented with enhanced trajectory tracking and mechanical transparency. Compared to the first version, the design features a 3-DoF actuated shoulder joint and a mechanism to regulate the pretension of Bowden cables. Force/torque sensors are installed to directly measure the interaction forces between the human arm and the exoskeleton at the connecting points. Three control strategies were evaluated to follow a desired trajectory;A PD controller, a PD controller with friction observer, and an adaptive controller based on Radial Basis Function (RBF). These strategies also form the basis for an admittance control, aimed at improving the exoskeleton's mechanical transparency during interaction with the human arm. Simulations and experimental results demonstrate that the PD control, supported by friction estimation via a momentum observer, achieves superior tracking performance. Moreover, the system's mechanical transparency is enhanced using the admittance RBF-based controller, showing marginally superior results.
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