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This paper presents a unified framework that integrates modeling, optimization, and sensorless control of an all-electric heavy-duty robotic manipulator (HDRM) driven by electromechanical linear actuators (EMLAs). An EMLA model is…

This paper introduces an innovative observer-based modular control strategy in a class of n_a-degree-of-freedom (DoF) fully electrified heavy-duty robotic manipulators (HDRMs) to (1) guarantee robustness in the presence of uncertainties and…

The global push for sustainability and energy efficiency is driving significant advancements across various industries, including the development of electrified solutions for heavy-duty mobile manipulators (HDMMs). Electromechanical linear…

This paper proposes a novel controller framework that provides trajectory tracking for an Aerial Manipulator (AM) while ensuring the safe operation of the system under unknown bounded disturbances. The AM considered here is a 2-DOF…

Complex mechanical systems such as vehicle powertrains are inherently subject to multiple nonlinearities and uncertainties arising from parametric variations. Modeling errors are therefore unavoidable, making the transfer of control systems…

This paper presents a unified system-level modeling and control framework for an all-electric heavy-duty robotic manipulator (HDRM) driven by electromechanical linear actuators (EMLAs). A surrogate-enhanced actuator model, combining…

This paper presents a framework for enabling safe velocity control of general robotic systems using data-driven model-free Control Barrier Functions (CBFs). Model-free CBFs rely on an exponentially stable velocity controller and a design…

In this study, we propose a novel method that integrates Nonlinear Model Predictive Contour Control (NMPCC) with an Exponentially Stabilizing Control Lyapunov Function (ES-CLF) and Exponential Higher-Order Control Barrier Functions to…

Model-free Deep Reinforcement Learning (DRL) controllers have demonstrated promising results on various challenging non-linear control tasks. While a model-free DRL algorithm can solve unknown dynamics and high-dimensional problems, it…

This paper develops a new control design for guaranteeing a vehicle's safety during lane change maneuvers in a complex traffic environment. The proposed method uses a finite state machine (FSM), where a quadratic program based optimization…

Model-based Reinforcement Learning (MBRL) has shown many desirable properties for intelligent control tasks. However, satisfying safety and stability constraints during training and rollout remains an open question. We propose a new…

Compliance is a strong requirement for human-robot interactions. Soft-robots provide an opportunity to cover the lack of compliance in conventional actuation mechanisms, however, the control of them is very challenging given their intrinsic…

Electrification, a key strategy in combating climate change, is transforming industries, and off-highway machines (OHM) will be next to transition from combustion engines and hydraulic actuation to sustainable fully electrified machines.…

Current model-free adaptive control (MFAC) method has no been analysed in linear system and is not straightforward for the practical engineers to understand accurately. This correspondence presents a family of MFAC based on a modified…

Current prosthesis control methods are primarily model-independent - lacking formal guarantees of stability, relying largely on heuristic tuning parameters for good performance, and neglecting use of the natural dynamics of the system.…

The performance of model predictive controllers (MPC) strongly depends on the model quality. In the field of electric drive control, white-box (WB) modeling approaches derived from first-order physical principles are most common. This…

This paper introduces a safe force/position tracking control strategy designed for Free-Floating Mobile Manipulator Systems (MMSs) engaging in compliant contact with planar surfaces. The strategy uniquely integrates the Control Barrier…

Safety and stability are common requirements for robotic control systems; however, designing safe, stable controllers remains difficult for nonlinear and uncertain models. We develop a model-based learning approach to synthesize robust…

Current developments of high-speed magnetic levitation technology using the principle of the electromagnet suspension (EMS) focus on reaching vehicle speeds of more than 600 km/h. With increasing vehicle speeds, however, updated control…

In this work, we present a mixed sensorless strategy for Permanent Magnets Synchronous Machines, combining a torque/current controller and an observer for position, speed, flux and stator resistance. The proposed co-design is motivated by…