An Experimental Study of Model-Based Control for Planar Handed Shearing Auxetics Robots

Maximilian Stölzle, Daniela Rus, Cosimo Della Santina

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Abstract

Parallel robots based on Handed Shearing Auxetics (HSAs) can implement complex motions using standard electric motors while maintaining the complete softness of the structure, thanks to specifically designed architected metamaterials. However, their control is especially challenging due to varying and coupled stiffness, shearing, non-affine terms in the actuation model, and underactuation. In this paper, we present a model-based control strategy for planar HSA robots enabling regulation in task space. We formulate equations of motion, show that they admit a collocated form, and design a P-satI-D feedback controller with compensation for elastic and gravitational forces. We experimentally identify and verify the proposed control strategy in closed loop.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationExperimental Robotics - The 18th International Symposium
EditorsMarcelo H. Ang Jr, Oussama Khatib
PublisherSpringer Nature
Pages153-167
Number of pages15
ISBN (Print)9783031635953
DOIs
StatePublished - 2024
Externally publishedYes
Event18th International Symposium on Experimental Robotics, ISER 2023 - Chiang Mai, Thailand
Duration: 26 Nov 202330 Nov 2023

Publication series

NameSpringer Proceedings in Advanced Robotics
Volume30
ISSN (Print)2511-1256
ISSN (Electronic)2511-1264

Conference

Conference18th International Symposium on Experimental Robotics, ISER 2023
Country/TerritoryThailand
CityChiang Mai
Period26/11/2330/11/23

Keywords

  • Model-based Control
  • Soft Robotics
  • Underactuation

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