Due to their high power-to-weight ratio and low cost, pneumatic actuators are attractive for robotics and automation applications; however, achieving fast and accurate control of their position have been known as a complex control problem. A methodology for obtaining high position accuracy with a linear pneumatic actuator is presented. During experimentation with a number of PID classical contr...

In this paper, a practical method to design a robust controller for a flexible joint robot (FJR) using quantitative feedback theory (QFT) is proposed. In order to control fast and slow dynamics of the FJR separately, composite control scheme is considered as the basis for the design. A simple PD controller is used to stabilize the fast dynamics, and a QFT controller is used in addition to an in...

This research applied an intelligent controller for mobile satellite antenna tracking system design. The intelligent controller is with both the traditional PI and the fuzzy control methods. The antenna tracking and the stabilization loops were designed firstly according to the bandwidth and phase margin requirements. However, the performance would be degraded if the tacking loop gain is reduce...

In this paper a new control strategy is introduced for tip trajectory tracking of flexible-joint manipulators driven by harmonic drives. The proposed controller incorporates friction compensating torque (FCT) and composite controller torque (CCT), which compensate for the friction in the harmonic drives and the flexibility of the joints, respectively. The FCT is a new controller which includes ...

Objectives: The purpose of the present study was to show that the design of a neuroprosthesis for unsupported (arm-free) standing is feasible. We review findings suggesting that a closed-loop controlled functional electrical stimulation (FES) system should be able to facilitate arm-free quiet standing in individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). Particularly, this manuscript identifies: 1) a c...

This paper describes the development of PD, PID Computed-Torque (CT), and a PD digital motion controller for the autonomous navigation of a Wheeled Mobile Robot (WMR) in outdoor environments. The controllers select the suitable control torques, so that the WMR follows the desired path produced from a navigation algorithm described in a previous paper. PD CT, PID CT, and PD digital controllers w...

Active magnetic bearings are increasingly being utilized in rotating machinery applications as an alternative to the conventional rolling-element and fluid-film bearing types. In this paper three control schemes for a large air-gap magnetic bearing system are described. In the large air-gap situation, the magnetic bearing system operates in highly nonlinear regimes .The non-linearity in this sy...

This paper investigates the performance of different control schemes applied on a 5-link biped robot by simulation studies. The primary controller are implemented with a conventional Proportional Derivative (PD) controller and Computed Torque controller, later enhanced with Active Force Control (AFC). The mathematical modeling and motion control for a bipedal walking robot in this paper consist...