A new biped robot with a triangle configuration is presented and it is a planar closed chain mechanism. The scalability of three sides of the triangle is realized by three actuated prismatic joints. The three vertexes...A new biped robot with a triangle configuration is presented and it is a planar closed chain mechanism. The scalability of three sides of the triangle is realized by three actuated prismatic joints. The three vertexes of the triangle are centers of three passive revolute joints coincidently. The biped mechanism for straight walking is proposed and its walking principle and mobility are explained. The static stability and the height and span of one step are analyzed. Kinematic analysis is performed to plan the gaits of walking on an even floor and going upstairs. A prototype is developed and experiments are carried out to validate the straight walking gait. Two additional revolute joints are added to form a modified biped robot which can follow the instruction of turning around. The turning ability is verified by experiments. As a new member of biped robots, its triangle configuration is used to impart geometry knowledge. Because of its high stiffness, some potential applications are on the way.展开更多
During bipedal walking,it is critical to detect and adjust the robot postures by feedback control to maintain its normal state amidst multi-source random disturbances arising from some unavoidable uncertain factors.Th...During bipedal walking,it is critical to detect and adjust the robot postures by feedback control to maintain its normal state amidst multi-source random disturbances arising from some unavoidable uncertain factors.The radical basis function（RBF）neural network model of a five-link biped robot is established,and two certain disturbances and a randomly uncertain disturbance are then mixed with the optimal torques in the network model to study the performance of the biped robot by several evaluation indices and a specific Poincar′e map.In contrast with the simulations,the response varies as desired under optimal inputting while the output is fluctuating in the situation of disturbance driving.Simulation results from noise inputting also show that the dynamics of the robot is less sensitive to the disturbance of knee joint input of the swing leg than those of the other three joints,the response errors of the biped will be increasing with higher disturbance levels,and especially there are larger output fluctuations in the knee and hip joints of the swing leg.展开更多
During dynamic walking of biped robots, the underactuated rotating degree of freedom （DOF） emerges between the support foot and the ground, which makes the biped model hybrid and dimension-variant. This paper addres...During dynamic walking of biped robots, the underactuated rotating degree of freedom （DOF） emerges between the support foot and the ground, which makes the biped model hybrid and dimension-variant. This paper addresses the asymptotic orbit stability for dimension-variant hybrid systems （DVHS）. Based on the generalized Poincare map, the stability criterion for DVHS is also presented, and the result is then used to study dynamic walking for a five-link planar biped robot with feet. Time-invariant gait planning and nonlinear control strategy for dynamic walking with fiat feet is also introduced. Simulation results indicate that an asymptotically stable limit cycle of dynamic walking is achieved by the proposed method.展开更多
Input torque is the main power to maintain bipedal walking of robot, and can be calculated from trajectory planning and dynamic modeling on biped robot. During bipedal walking, the input torque is usually required to ...Input torque is the main power to maintain bipedal walking of robot, and can be calculated from trajectory planning and dynamic modeling on biped robot. During bipedal walking, the input torque is usually required to be adjusted due to some uncertain parameters arising from objective or subjective factors in the dynamical model to maintain the pre-planned stable trajectory. Here, a planar 5-link biped robot is used as an illustrating example to investigate the effects of uncertain parameters on the input torques. Kine-matic equations of the biped robot are firstly established by the third-order spline curves based on the trajectory planning method, and the dynamic modeling is accomplished by taking both the certain and uncertain parameters into account. Next, several evaluation indices on input torques are intro-duced to perform sensitivity analysis of the input torque with respect to the uncertain parameters. Finally, based on the Monte Carlo simulation, the values of evaluation indices on input torques are presented, from which all the robot param-eters are classified into three categories, i.e., strongly sensi-tive, sensitive and almost insensitive parameters.展开更多
The gait of the biped robot is described using six parameters such as stature,velocity,length of the step,etc.The algorithm of the Newton-Euler is actualized by object-oriented idea,and then the zero moment point (ZMP...The gait of the biped robot is described using six parameters such as stature,velocity,length of the step,etc.The algorithm of the Newton-Euler is actualized by object-oriented idea,and then the zero moment point (ZMP) of the dynamically walking biped is calculated.Finally,the gait of biped is optimized using gene algorithm,and the optimized result prove the correctness of the algorithm.展开更多
A biped walking robot should be able to keep balance even in the presence of disturbing forces. This paper presents a step strategy concept of biped walking robot that is stabilized by using reaction null space method...A biped walking robot should be able to keep balance even in the presence of disturbing forces. This paper presents a step strategy concept of biped walking robot that is stabilized by using reaction null space method. The called ＂step strategy＂ can be modeled by means of the reaction null space method that introduced earlier to tackle dynamic interaction problems of free-floating robots, or moving base robots in general. 6-DOF biped robot model simulations are used to confirm the validity.展开更多
For a better understanding of the dynamic principles governing biped locomotion, the Lie symmetries and conservation laws of a biped robot are studied. In Lie theory, Lie sym- metries and conservation laws can be de...For a better understanding of the dynamic principles governing biped locomotion, the Lie symmetries and conservation laws of a biped robot are studied. In Lie theory, Lie sym- metries and conservation laws can be derived from the form invariance of di?erential equations undergoing in?nitesimal transformation. By introducing in?nitesimal transformations including time and spatial coordinates, the determining equations of a biped robot are established. Then the necessary and su?cient conditions for a biped robot to have conserved quantities are obtained. For the lateral-plane dynamical model of a biped robot, a Lie conserved quantity is found.展开更多
In this paper, two important problems in the gait planning of dynamic walking of biped robot, i.e., finding inverse kinematic solution and constructing joint trajectories, are studied in detail by adopting complex opt...In this paper, two important problems in the gait planning of dynamic walking of biped robot, i.e., finding inverse kinematic solution and constructing joint trajectories, are studied in detail by adopting complex optimization theory. The optimization algorithm for finding the inverse kinematic solution is developed, the construction method of joint trajectories is given, and the gait planning method of dynamic walking of biped robots is proposed.展开更多
The wheel-legged biped robot is a typical ground-based mobile robot that can combine the high velocity and high efficiency pertaining to wheeled motion and the strong,obstacle-crossing performance associated with legg...The wheel-legged biped robot is a typical ground-based mobile robot that can combine the high velocity and high efficiency pertaining to wheeled motion and the strong,obstacle-crossing performance associated with legged motion.These robots have gradually exhibited satisfactory application potential in various harsh scenarios such as rubble rescue,military operations,and wilderness exploration.Wheel-legged biped robots are divided into four categories according to the open–close chain structure forms and operation task modes,and the latest technology research status is summarized in this paper.The hardware control system,control method,and application are analyzed,and the dynamic balance control for the two-wheel,biomimetic jumping control for the legs and whole-body control for integrating the wheels and legs are analyzed.In summary,it is observed that the current research exhibits problems,such as the insufficient application of novel materials and a rigid–flexible coupling design;the limited application of the advanced,intelligent control methods;the inadequate understanding of the bionic jumping mechanisms in robot legs;and the insufficient coordination ability of the multi-modal motion,which do not exhibit practical application for the wheel-legged biped robots.Finally,this study discusses the key research directions and development trends for the wheel-legged biped robots.展开更多
In spite of its intrinsic complexities,the passive gait of bipedal robots on a sloping ramp is a subject of interest for numerous researchers.What distinguishes the present research from similar works is the considera...In spite of its intrinsic complexities,the passive gait of bipedal robots on a sloping ramp is a subject of interest for numerous researchers.What distinguishes the present research from similar works is the consideration of flexibility in the constituent links of this type of robotic systems.This is not a far-fetched assumption because in the transient(impact)phase,due to the impulsive forces which are applied to the system,the likelihood of exciting the vibration modes increases considerably.Moreover,the human leg bones that are involved in walking are supported by viscoelastic muscles and ligaments.Therefore,for achieving more exact results,it is essential to model the robot links with viscoelastic properties.To this end,the Gibbs-Appell formulation and Newton's kinematic impact law are used to derive the most general form of the system's dynamic equations in the swing and transient phases of motion.The most important issue in the passive walking motion of bipedal robots is the determination of the initial robot configuration with which the system could accomplish a periodic and stable gait solely under the effect of gravitational force.The extremely unstable nature of the system studied in this paper and the vibrations caused by the impulsive forces induced by the impact of robot feet with the inclined surface are some of the very serious challenges encountered for achieving the above-mentioned goal.To overcome such challenges,an innovative method that uses a combination of the linearized equations of motion in the swing phase and the algebraic motion equations in the transition phase is presented in this paper to obtain an eigenvalue problem.By solving this problem,the suitable initial conditions that are necessary for the passive gait of this bipedal robot on a sloping surface are determined.The effects of the characteristic parameters of elastic links including the modulus of elasticity and the Kelvin-Voigt coefficient on the walking stability of this type of robotic systems are also studied.The findings of this parametric study reveal that the increase in the Kelvin-Voigt coefficient enhances the stability of the robotic system,while the increase in the modulus of elasticity has an opposite effect.展开更多
Existing biped robots mainly fall into two categories： robots with left and right feet and robots with upper and lower feet. The load carrying capability of a biped robot is quite limited since the two feet of a walk...Existing biped robots mainly fall into two categories： robots with left and right feet and robots with upper and lower feet. The load carrying capability of a biped robot is quite limited since the two feet of a walking robot supports the robot alternatively during walking. To improve the load carrying capability, a novel biped walking robot is proposed based on a 2-UPU＋2-UU parallel mechanism. The biped walking robot is composed of two identical platforms（feet） and four limbs, including two UPU（universal-prismatic-universal serial chain） limbs and two UU limbs. To enhance its terrain adaptability like articulated vehicles, the two feet of the biped walking robot are designed as two vehicles in detail. The conditions that the geometric parameters of the feet must satisfy are discussed. The degrees-of-freedom of the mechanism is analyzed by using screw theory. Gait analysis, kinematic analysis and stability analysis of the mechanism are carried out to verify the structural design parameters. The simulation results validate the feasibility of walking on rugged terrain. Experiments with a physical prototype show that the novel biped walking robot can walk stably on smooth terrain. Due to its unique feet design and high stiffness, the biped walking robot may adapt to rugged terrain and is suitable for load-carrying.展开更多
The execution of the gaits generated with the help of a gait planner is a crucial task in biped locomotion. This task is to be achieved with the help of a suitable torque based controller to ensure smooth walk of the ...The execution of the gaits generated with the help of a gait planner is a crucial task in biped locomotion. This task is to be achieved with the help of a suitable torque based controller to ensure smooth walk of the biped robot. It is important to note that the success of the developed proportion integration differentiation （PID） controller depends on the selected gains of the controller. In the present study, an attempt is made to tune the gains of the PID controller for the biped robot ascending and descending the stair case and sloping surface with the help of two non-traditional optimization algorithms, namely modified chaotic invasive weed optimization （MCIWO） and particle swarm optimization （PSO） algorithms. Once the optimal PID controllers are developed, a simulation study has been conducted in computer for obtaining the optimal tuning parameters of the controller of the biped robot. Finally, the optimal gait angles obtained by using the best controller are fed to the real biped robot and found that the biped robot has successfully negotiated the said terrains.展开更多
Keeping balance in movement is an important premise for biped robots to complete various tasks.Now,the balance control of biped robots mainly depends on the cooperation of various joints of the robot's body.When r...Keeping balance in movement is an important premise for biped robots to complete various tasks.Now,the balance control of biped robots mainly depends on the cooperation of various joints of the robot's body.When robots move faster,the adjustment allowance of joints is reduced,and the robot's anti-disturbance ability will inevitably decline.To solve this problem,the control moment gyroscope(CMG)is creatively used as an auxiliary stabilisation device for fully actuated biped robots and the CMG assistance strategy,which can be integrated into the biped's balance control framework,is proposed.This strategy includes model predictive control module,distribution module,and CMG precession controller.Under the command of it,CMGs can effectively assist the robot in resisting impact and returning to initial positions in time.The results of anti-impact simulation on the walking and running biped robot prove that,with the help of CMGs,the robot's ability to resist disturbance and remain stable is significantly improved.The cover image is based on the Original Article Disturbance rejection for biped robots during walking and running using control moment gyroscopes by Haochen Xu et al.,https://doi.org/10.1049/csy2.12070.展开更多
A new passive wheel type of biped ice-skater robot (BISR) subjected to nonholonomic constraints was presented on the basis of ice-skating principle. Its motion principle and construction were discussed. After the mode...A new passive wheel type of biped ice-skater robot (BISR) subjected to nonholonomic constraints was presented on the basis of ice-skating principle. Its motion principle and construction were discussed. After the model was simplified and the coordinate systems were established, the motion differential equations of the robot were obtained with the generalized Lagrange-Maggi equation when the nonholonomic constraints existed. Actual examples were given and the result was simulated on computer.展开更多
Reinforcement learning(RL)provides much potential for locomotion of legged robot.Due to the gap between simulation and the real world,achieving sim-to-real for legged robots is challenging.However,the support polygon ...Reinforcement learning(RL)provides much potential for locomotion of legged robot.Due to the gap between simulation and the real world,achieving sim-to-real for legged robots is challenging.However,the support polygon of legged robots can help to overcome some of these challenges.Quadruped robot has a considerable support polygon,followed by bipedal robot with actuated feet,and point-footed bipedal robot has the smallest support polygon.Therefore,despite the existing sim-to-real gap,most of the recent RL approaches are deployed to the real quadruped robots that are inherently more stable,while the RL-based locomotion of bipedal robot is challenged by zero-shot sim-to-real task.Especially for the point-footed one that gets better dynamic performance,the inevitable tumble brings extra barriers to sim-to-real task.Actually,the crux of this type of problem is the difference of mechanics properties between the physical robot and the simulated one,making it difficult to play the learned skills well on the physical bipedal robot.In this paper,we introduce the embedded mechanics properties(EMP)based on the optimization with Gaussian processes to RL training,making it possible to perform sim-to-real transfer on the BRS1-P robot used in this work,hence the trained policy can be deployed on the BRS1-P without any struggle.We validate the performance of the learning-based BRS1-P on the condition of disturbances and terrains not ever learned,demonstrating the bipedal locomotion and resistant performance.展开更多
基金supported by Geometry Robots for Science and Technology Education Exhibits (Beijing Municipal Commission of Education)Program for New Century Excellent Talents in University (Grant No.NCET-07-0063)+2 种基金National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 50875018)Beijing Municipal Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 3093025)Science Foundation of Beijing Jiaotong University (Grant No. 2009JBZ001-1)
文摘A new biped robot with a triangle configuration is presented and it is a planar closed chain mechanism. The scalability of three sides of the triangle is realized by three actuated prismatic joints. The three vertexes of the triangle are centers of three passive revolute joints coincidently. The biped mechanism for straight walking is proposed and its walking principle and mobility are explained. The static stability and the height and span of one step are analyzed. Kinematic analysis is performed to plan the gaits of walking on an even floor and going upstairs. A prototype is developed and experiments are carried out to validate the straight walking gait. Two additional revolute joints are added to form a modified biped robot which can follow the instruction of turning around. The turning ability is verified by experiments. As a new member of biped robots, its triangle configuration is used to impart geometry knowledge. Because of its high stiffness, some potential applications are on the way.
基金supported by the Science Fund for Creative Research Groups of National Natural Science Foundation of China(51221004)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(11172260,11372270,and 51375434)+2 种基金the Higher School Specialized Research Fund for the Doctoral Program(20110101110016)the Science and technology project of Zhejiang Province(2013C31086)the Fundamental Research Funds forthe Central Universities of China(2013XZZX005)
文摘During bipedal walking,it is critical to detect and adjust the robot postures by feedback control to maintain its normal state amidst multi-source random disturbances arising from some unavoidable uncertain factors.The radical basis function（RBF）neural network model of a five-link biped robot is established,and two certain disturbances and a randomly uncertain disturbance are then mixed with the optimal torques in the network model to study the performance of the biped robot by several evaluation indices and a specific Poincar′e map.In contrast with the simulations,the response varies as desired under optimal inputting while the output is fluctuating in the situation of disturbance driving.Simulation results from noise inputting also show that the dynamics of the robot is less sensitive to the disturbance of knee joint input of the swing leg than those of the other three joints,the response errors of the biped will be increasing with higher disturbance levels,and especially there are larger output fluctuations in the knee and hip joints of the swing leg.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 50575119)the 863 Program(No. 2006AA04Z253)the Ph.D.Programs Foundation of Ministry of Education of China(No. 20060003026)
文摘During dynamic walking of biped robots, the underactuated rotating degree of freedom （DOF） emerges between the support foot and the ground, which makes the biped model hybrid and dimension-variant. This paper addresses the asymptotic orbit stability for dimension-variant hybrid systems （DVHS）. Based on the generalized Poincare map, the stability criterion for DVHS is also presented, and the result is then used to study dynamic walking for a five-link planar biped robot with feet. Time-invariant gait planning and nonlinear control strategy for dynamic walking with fiat feet is also introduced. Simulation results indicate that an asymptotically stable limit cycle of dynamic walking is achieved by the proposed method.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (11142013, 11172260 and 11072214)the Doctoral Fund of Ministry of Education of China (20110101110016)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities of China(2011QNA4001)
文摘Input torque is the main power to maintain bipedal walking of robot, and can be calculated from trajectory planning and dynamic modeling on biped robot. During bipedal walking, the input torque is usually required to be adjusted due to some uncertain parameters arising from objective or subjective factors in the dynamical model to maintain the pre-planned stable trajectory. Here, a planar 5-link biped robot is used as an illustrating example to investigate the effects of uncertain parameters on the input torques. Kine-matic equations of the biped robot are firstly established by the third-order spline curves based on the trajectory planning method, and the dynamic modeling is accomplished by taking both the certain and uncertain parameters into account. Next, several evaluation indices on input torques are intro-duced to perform sensitivity analysis of the input torque with respect to the uncertain parameters. Finally, based on the Monte Carlo simulation, the values of evaluation indices on input torques are presented, from which all the robot param-eters are classified into three categories, i.e., strongly sensi-tive, sensitive and almost insensitive parameters.
文摘The gait of the biped robot is described using six parameters such as stature,velocity,length of the step,etc.The algorithm of the Newton-Euler is actualized by object-oriented idea,and then the zero moment point (ZMP) of the dynamically walking biped is calculated.Finally,the gait of biped is optimized using gene algorithm,and the optimized result prove the correctness of the algorithm.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.50675016)the Science and Technology Innovation Fund for the Doctor (No.48030)
文摘A biped walking robot should be able to keep balance even in the presence of disturbing forces. This paper presents a step strategy concept of biped walking robot that is stabilized by using reaction null space method. The called ＂step strategy＂ can be modeled by means of the reaction null space method that introduced earlier to tackle dynamic interaction problems of free-floating robots, or moving base robots in general. 6-DOF biped robot model simulations are used to confirm the validity.
文摘For a better understanding of the dynamic principles governing biped locomotion, the Lie symmetries and conservation laws of a biped robot are studied. In Lie theory, Lie sym- metries and conservation laws can be derived from the form invariance of di?erential equations undergoing in?nitesimal transformation. By introducing in?nitesimal transformations including time and spatial coordinates, the determining equations of a biped robot are established. Then the necessary and su?cient conditions for a biped robot to have conserved quantities are obtained. For the lateral-plane dynamical model of a biped robot, a Lie conserved quantity is found.
文摘In this paper, two important problems in the gait planning of dynamic walking of biped robot, i.e., finding inverse kinematic solution and constructing joint trajectories, are studied in detail by adopting complex optimization theory. The optimization algorithm for finding the inverse kinematic solution is developed, the construction method of joint trajectories is given, and the gait planning method of dynamic walking of biped robots is proposed.
基金supported by the Research Fund of State Key Laboratory of Mechanics and Control for Aerospace Structures(1005-IZD23002-25).
文摘The wheel-legged biped robot is a typical ground-based mobile robot that can combine the high velocity and high efficiency pertaining to wheeled motion and the strong,obstacle-crossing performance associated with legged motion.These robots have gradually exhibited satisfactory application potential in various harsh scenarios such as rubble rescue,military operations,and wilderness exploration.Wheel-legged biped robots are divided into four categories according to the open–close chain structure forms and operation task modes,and the latest technology research status is summarized in this paper.The hardware control system,control method,and application are analyzed,and the dynamic balance control for the two-wheel,biomimetic jumping control for the legs and whole-body control for integrating the wheels and legs are analyzed.In summary,it is observed that the current research exhibits problems,such as the insufficient application of novel materials and a rigid–flexible coupling design;the limited application of the advanced,intelligent control methods;the inadequate understanding of the bionic jumping mechanisms in robot legs;and the insufficient coordination ability of the multi-modal motion,which do not exhibit practical application for the wheel-legged biped robots.Finally,this study discusses the key research directions and development trends for the wheel-legged biped robots.
文摘In spite of its intrinsic complexities,the passive gait of bipedal robots on a sloping ramp is a subject of interest for numerous researchers.What distinguishes the present research from similar works is the consideration of flexibility in the constituent links of this type of robotic systems.This is not a far-fetched assumption because in the transient(impact)phase,due to the impulsive forces which are applied to the system,the likelihood of exciting the vibration modes increases considerably.Moreover,the human leg bones that are involved in walking are supported by viscoelastic muscles and ligaments.Therefore,for achieving more exact results,it is essential to model the robot links with viscoelastic properties.To this end,the Gibbs-Appell formulation and Newton's kinematic impact law are used to derive the most general form of the system's dynamic equations in the swing and transient phases of motion.The most important issue in the passive walking motion of bipedal robots is the determination of the initial robot configuration with which the system could accomplish a periodic and stable gait solely under the effect of gravitational force.The extremely unstable nature of the system studied in this paper and the vibrations caused by the impulsive forces induced by the impact of robot feet with the inclined surface are some of the very serious challenges encountered for achieving the above-mentioned goal.To overcome such challenges,an innovative method that uses a combination of the linearized equations of motion in the swing phase and the algebraic motion equations in the transition phase is presented in this paper to obtain an eigenvalue problem.By solving this problem,the suitable initial conditions that are necessary for the passive gait of this bipedal robot on a sloping surface are determined.The effects of the characteristic parameters of elastic links including the modulus of elasticity and the Kelvin-Voigt coefficient on the walking stability of this type of robotic systems are also studied.The findings of this parametric study reveal that the increase in the Kelvin-Voigt coefficient enhances the stability of the robotic system,while the increase in the modulus of elasticity has an opposite effect.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.51175030)Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities of China(Grant No.2012JBZ002)
文摘Existing biped robots mainly fall into two categories： robots with left and right feet and robots with upper and lower feet. The load carrying capability of a biped robot is quite limited since the two feet of a walking robot supports the robot alternatively during walking. To improve the load carrying capability, a novel biped walking robot is proposed based on a 2-UPU＋2-UU parallel mechanism. The biped walking robot is composed of two identical platforms（feet） and four limbs, including two UPU（universal-prismatic-universal serial chain） limbs and two UU limbs. To enhance its terrain adaptability like articulated vehicles, the two feet of the biped walking robot are designed as two vehicles in detail. The conditions that the geometric parameters of the feet must satisfy are discussed. The degrees-of-freedom of the mechanism is analyzed by using screw theory. Gait analysis, kinematic analysis and stability analysis of the mechanism are carried out to verify the structural design parameters. The simulation results validate the feasibility of walking on rugged terrain. Experiments with a physical prototype show that the novel biped walking robot can walk stably on smooth terrain. Due to its unique feet design and high stiffness, the biped walking robot may adapt to rugged terrain and is suitable for load-carrying.
文摘The execution of the gaits generated with the help of a gait planner is a crucial task in biped locomotion. This task is to be achieved with the help of a suitable torque based controller to ensure smooth walk of the biped robot. It is important to note that the success of the developed proportion integration differentiation （PID） controller depends on the selected gains of the controller. In the present study, an attempt is made to tune the gains of the PID controller for the biped robot ascending and descending the stair case and sloping surface with the help of two non-traditional optimization algorithms, namely modified chaotic invasive weed optimization （MCIWO） and particle swarm optimization （PSO） algorithms. Once the optimal PID controllers are developed, a simulation study has been conducted in computer for obtaining the optimal tuning parameters of the controller of the biped robot. Finally, the optimal gait angles obtained by using the best controller are fed to the real biped robot and found that the biped robot has successfully negotiated the said terrains.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China,Grant/Award Numbers:No.61973039,No.62073041‘111’Project,Grant/Award Number:B08043。
文摘Keeping balance in movement is an important premise for biped robots to complete various tasks.Now,the balance control of biped robots mainly depends on the cooperation of various joints of the robot's body.When robots move faster,the adjustment allowance of joints is reduced,and the robot's anti-disturbance ability will inevitably decline.To solve this problem,the control moment gyroscope(CMG)is creatively used as an auxiliary stabilisation device for fully actuated biped robots and the CMG assistance strategy,which can be integrated into the biped's balance control framework,is proposed.This strategy includes model predictive control module,distribution module,and CMG precession controller.Under the command of it,CMGs can effectively assist the robot in resisting impact and returning to initial positions in time.The results of anti-impact simulation on the walking and running biped robot prove that,with the help of CMGs,the robot's ability to resist disturbance and remain stable is significantly improved.The cover image is based on the Original Article Disturbance rejection for biped robots during walking and running using control moment gyroscopes by Haochen Xu et al.,https://doi.org/10.1049/csy2.12070.
文摘A new passive wheel type of biped ice-skater robot (BISR) subjected to nonholonomic constraints was presented on the basis of ice-skating principle. Its motion principle and construction were discussed. After the model was simplified and the coordinate systems were established, the motion differential equations of the robot were obtained with the generalized Lagrange-Maggi equation when the nonholonomic constraints existed. Actual examples were given and the result was simulated on computer.
基金supported in part by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant No.62073041,and in part by the“111”Project under Grant B08043.
文摘Reinforcement learning(RL)provides much potential for locomotion of legged robot.Due to the gap between simulation and the real world,achieving sim-to-real for legged robots is challenging.However,the support polygon of legged robots can help to overcome some of these challenges.Quadruped robot has a considerable support polygon,followed by bipedal robot with actuated feet,and point-footed bipedal robot has the smallest support polygon.Therefore,despite the existing sim-to-real gap,most of the recent RL approaches are deployed to the real quadruped robots that are inherently more stable,while the RL-based locomotion of bipedal robot is challenged by zero-shot sim-to-real task.Especially for the point-footed one that gets better dynamic performance,the inevitable tumble brings extra barriers to sim-to-real task.Actually,the crux of this type of problem is the difference of mechanics properties between the physical robot and the simulated one,making it difficult to play the learned skills well on the physical bipedal robot.In this paper,we introduce the embedded mechanics properties(EMP)based on the optimization with Gaussian processes to RL training,making it possible to perform sim-to-real transfer on the BRS1-P robot used in this work,hence the trained policy can be deployed on the BRS1-P without any struggle.We validate the performance of the learning-based BRS1-P on the condition of disturbances and terrains not ever learned,demonstrating the bipedal locomotion and resistant performance.
