Dynamic Modeling and Control of Antagonistic Variable Stiffness Joint Actuator

This study aims to develop a novel decoupling method for the independent control of the position and stiffness of a variable stiffness joint actuator (VSJA), which has been proven to be able to vary its stiffness in a larger range than other variable stiffness actuators. Using static analysis and th...

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Main Authors: Ming Zhang, Pengfei Ma, Feng Sun, Xingwei Sun, Fangchao Xu, Junjie Jin, Lijin Fang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-05-01
Series:Actuators
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0825/10/6/116
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Summary:This study aims to develop a novel decoupling method for the independent control of the position and stiffness of a variable stiffness joint actuator (VSJA), which has been proven to be able to vary its stiffness in a larger range than other variable stiffness actuators. Using static analysis and the Jacobian matrix, we obtained the model of the stiffness of the robot joint actuator and dynamics. Based on the hybrid dynamic model of position and stiffness, it is possible to compensate for the torque of the variable stiffness joint actuator (VSJA) to enhance position control. Finally, after describing the actuator prototype, the established compliance control method is verified using simulation and experimental analysis.
ISSN:2076-0825