Dynamics and optimal control of a legged robot in flight phase

Zexiang Li*, R. Montgomery

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Abstract

A discussion is presented of the control of legged-robot body orientation in flight using the internal motion of the leg. The angular momentum constraint (nonholonomic) is used to recast the problem into a nonholonomic motion planning problem. Chow's theorem is then applied to verify that the system is controllable, and the concept of holonomy is introduced for constructing an optimal path. Finally, linearization control is used in the internal motion space to realize the planned path. An additional degree of control to dynamically balance a legged robot that runs is provided with this strategy.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProc 1990 IEEE Int Conf Rob Autom
PublisherPubl by IEEE
Pages1816-1821
Number of pages6
ISBN (Print)0818620617
Publication statusPublished - 1990
Externally publishedYes
EventProceedings of the 1990 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation - Cincinnati, OH, USA
Duration: 13 May 199018 May 1990

Publication series

NameProc 1990 IEEE Int Conf Rob Autom

Conference

ConferenceProceedings of the 1990 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation
CityCincinnati, OH, USA
Period13/05/9018/05/90

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