Model predictive control of legged and humanoid robots: models and algorithms

S Katayama, M Murooka, Y Tazaki - Advanced Robotics, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Model predictive control (MPC) of legged and humanoid robotic systems has been an active
research topic in the past decade. While MPC for robotic systems has a long history, its …

Robust feedback motion policy design using reinforcement learning on a 3d digit bipedal robot

GA Castillo, B Weng, W Zhang… - 2021 IEEE/RSJ …, 2021 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
In this paper, a hierarchical and robust framework for learning bipedal locomotion is
presented and successfully implemented on the 3D biped robot Digit built by Agility …

Online non-linear centroidal mpc for humanoid robot locomotion with step adjustment

G Romualdi, S Dafarra, G L'Erario… - … on Robotics and …, 2022 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
This paper presents a Non-Linear Model Predictive Controller for humanoid robot
locomotion with online step adjustment capabilities. The proposed controller considers the …

A robust walking controller based on online optimization of ankle, hip, and stepping strategies

H Jeong, I Lee, J Oh, KK Lee… - IEEE Transactions on …, 2019 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
In this paper, we propose a biped walking controller that optimized three push recovery
strategies: the ankle, hip, and stepping strategies. We suggested formulations that related …

Intelligent locomotion planning with enhanced postural stability for lower-limb exoskeletons

JK Mehr, M Sharifi, VK Mushahwar… - IEEE Robotics and …, 2021 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
In this letter, an integrated control strategy is developed for both locomotion trajectory
planning and postural stability, enabling shared autonomy between the human and lower …

Robust locomotion exploiting multiple balance strategies: An observer-based cascaded model predictive control approach

J Ding, L Han, L Ge, Y Liu… - IEEE/ASME Transactions …, 2022 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Robust locomotion is a challenging task for humanoid robots, especially when considering
dynamic disturbances. This article proposes a disturbance observer-based cascaded model …

Hybrid parallel compliance allows robots to operate with sensorimotor delays and low control frequencies

MS Ashtiani, A Aghamaleki Sarvestani… - Frontiers in Robotics …, 2021 - frontiersin.org
Animals locomote robustly and agile, albeit significant sensorimotor delays of their nervous
system and the harsh loading conditions resulting from repeated, high-frequent impacts. The …

From walking to running: 3D humanoid gait generation via MPC

FM Smaldone, N Scianca, L Lanari… - Frontiers in Robotics and …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
We present a real time algorithm for humanoid 3D walking and/or running based on a Model
Predictive Control (MPC) approach. The objective is to generate a stable gait that replicates …

Divergent component of motion planning and adaptive repetitive control for wearable walking exoskeletons

P Huang, Z Li, M Zhou, Z Kan - IEEE Transactions on …, 2022 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Wearable walking exoskeletons show great potentials in helping patients with neuro
musculoskeletal stroke. Key to the successful applications is the design of effective walking …

Online dcm trajectory generation for push recovery of torque-controlled humanoid robots

M Shafiee, G Romualdi, S Dafarra… - 2019 IEEE-RAS 19th …, 2019 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
We present a computationally efficient method for online planning of bipedal walking
trajectories with push recovery. In particular, the proposed methodology fits control …