Optimal Control of Multi-phase Movements with Learned Dynamics

Andreea Radulescu, Jun Nakanishi, Sethu Vijayakumar

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In this paper, we extend our work on movement optimisation for variable stiffness actuation (VSA) with multiple phases and switching dynamics to incorporate scenarios with incomplete, complex or hard to model robot dynamics. By incorporating a locally weighted nonparametric learning method to model the discrepancies in the system dynamics, we formulate an online adaptation scheme capable of systematically improving the multi-phase plans (stiffness modulation and torques) and switching instances while improving the dynamics model on the fly. This is demonstrated on a realistic model of a VSA brachiating system with excellent adaptation results.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMan–Machine Interactions 4
Subtitle of host publication4th International Conference on Man–Machine Interactions, ICMMI 2015 Kocierz Pass, Poland, October 6–9, 2015
EditorsAleksandra Gruca, Agnieszka Brachman, Stanislaw Kozielski, Tadeusz Czachórski
Place of PublicationCham
PublisherSpringer
Pages61-76
Number of pages16
ISBN (Electronic)978-3-319-23437-3
ISBN (Print)978-3-319-23436-6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 9 Sept 2016
Event4th International Conference on Man–Machine Interactions - Kocierz Pass, Poland
Duration: 6 Oct 20159 Oct 2015

Publication series

NameAdvances in Intelligent Systems and Computing
PublisherSpringer International Publishing
Volume391
ISSN (Print)2194-5357

Conference

Conference4th International Conference on Man–Machine Interactions
Abbreviated titleICMMI 2015
Country/TerritoryPoland
CityKocierz Pass
Period6/10/159/10/15

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