In this paper, we present an algorithm for planning and control of legged robot locomotion. Given the desired contact sequence, this method generates gaits and dynamic motions for legged robots without resorting to simplified stability criteria. The method uses direct collocation for searching for solutions within the constraint-consistent subspace defined by the robot’s contact configuration. ...

Quadruped robots have unique capabilities for motion over uneven natural environments. This article presents a stable gait for a quadruped robot in such motions and discusses the inverse-dynamics control scheme to follow the planned gait. First, an explicit dynamics model will be developed using a novel constraint elimination method for an 18-DOF quadruped robot. Thereafter, an inverse-dynamics...

The PID trajectory tracking controller for Lagrangian systems shows performance limitation imposed by inverse dynamics according to desired trajectory. Since the equilibrium point cannot be defined for the control system involving performance limitation, we define newly the quasiequilibrium region as an alternative for equilibrium point. This analysis result of performance limitation can guide ...

Inverse dynamics is used extensively in robotics and biomechanics applications. In manipulator and legged robots, it can form the basis of an effective nonlinear control strategy by providing a robot with both accurate positional tracking and active compliance. In biomechanics applications, inverse dynamics control can approximately determine the net torques applied at anatomical joints that co...

The inverse dynamic analysis of an electro-mechanical system consisting of a three-degree-of-freedom planer parallel mechanism driven by three motors is carried out. A successful linearisation of the system and error dynamics is achieved for each desired motion. The linearised models are used in the adaptive control strategy avoiding the need to perform the computationally intensive inverse dyn...

This article presents a biomechanical model of the right arm, developped with respect to the functional anatomy of the human. This model is developped as a motion analysis tool. The main application issued from this model is the muscle forces estimation of the flexion/extension and internal rotation of the forearm joints. This estimation is based on an inverse dynamics method, improved with add...

Model-based control strategies for robot manipulators can present numerous performance advantages when an accurate model of the system dynamics is available. In practice, obtaining such a model is a challenging task which involves modeling such physical processes as friction, which may not be well understood and difficult to model. Furthermore, uncertainties in the physical parameters of a syst...