A finite-time fuzzy adaptive output-feedback fault-tolerant control for underactuated wheeled mobile robots systems

This paper investigates the adaptive fuzzy finite-time output-feedback fault-tolerant control (FTC) problemfor a class of nonlinear underactuated wheeled mobile robots (UWMRs) system with intermittent actuatorfaults. The UWMR system includes unknown nonlinear dynamics and immeasurable states. Fuzzy logic systems(FLSs) are utilized to work out immeasurable functions. Furthermore, with the support of the backsteppingcontrol technique and adaptive fuzzy state observer, a fuzzy adaptive finite-time output-feedback FTC scheme isdeveloped under the intermittent actuator faults. It is testifying the scheme can ensure the controlled nonlinearUWMRs is stable and the estimation errors are convergent. Finally, the comparison results and simulationvalidate the effectiveness of the proposed fuzzy adaptive finite-time FTC approach.

Bioinspired Multifunctional Self-Sensing Actuated Gradient Hydrogel for Soft-Hard Robot Remote Interaction

The development of bioinspired gradient hydrogels with self-sensing actuated capabilities for remote interaction with soft-hard robots remains a challenging endeavor. Here, we propose a novel multifunctional self-sensing actuated gradient hydrogel that combines ultrafast actuation and high sensitivity for remote interaction with robotic hand. The gradient network structure, achieved through a wettability difference method involving the rapid precipitation of MoO_(2) nanosheets, introduces hydrophilic disparities between two sides within hydrogel. This distinctive approach bestows the hydrogel with ultrafast thermo-responsive actuation(21° s^(-1)) and enhanced photothermal efficiency(increase by 3.7 ℃ s^(-1) under 808 nm near-infrared). Moreover, the local cross-linking of sodium alginate with Ca^(2+) endows the hydrogel with programmable deformability and information display capabilities. Additionally, the hydrogel exhibits high sensitivity(gauge factor 3.94 within a wide strain range of 600%), fast response times(140 ms) and good cycling stability. Leveraging these exceptional properties, we incorporate the hydrogel into various soft actuators, including soft gripper, artificial iris, and bioinspired jellyfish, as well as wearable electronics capable of precise human motion and physiological signal detection. Furthermore, through the synergistic combination of remarkable actuation and sensitivity, we realize a self-sensing touch bioinspired tongue. Notably, by employing quantitative analysis of actuation-sensing, we realize remote interaction between soft-hard robot via the Internet of Things. The multifunctional self-sensing actuated gradient hydrogel presented in this study provides a new insight for advanced somatosensory materials, self-feedback intelligent soft robots and human–machine interactions.

Optimal Cooperative Secondary Control for Islanded DC Microgrids via a Fully Actuated Approach

DC-DC converter-based multi-bus DC microgrids(MGs) in series have received much attention, where the conflict between voltage recovery and current balancing has been a hot topic. The lack of models that accurately portray the electrical characteristics of actual MGs while is controller design-friendly has kept the issue active. To this end, this paper establishes a large-signal model containing the comprehensive dynamical behavior of the DC MGs based on the theory of high-order fully actuated systems, and proposes distributed optimal control based on this. The proposed secondary control method can achieve the two goals of voltage recovery and current sharing for multi-bus DC MGs. Additionally, the simple structure of the proposed approach is similar to one based on droop control, which allows this control technique to be easily implemented in a variety of modern microgrids with different configurations. In contrast to existing studies, the process of controller design in this paper is closely tied to the actual dynamics of the MGs. It is a prominent feature that enables engineers to customize the performance metrics of the system. In addition, the analysis of the stability of the closed-loop DC microgrid system, as well as the optimality and consensus of current sharing are given. Finally, a scaled-down solar and battery-based microgrid prototype with maximum power point tracking controller is developed in the laboratory to experimentally test the efficacy of the proposed control method.

Observer-based robust high-order fully actuated attitude autopilot design for spinning glide-guided projectiles

This paper investigates the design of an attitude autopilot for a dual-channel controlled spinning glideguided projectile(SGGP),addressing model uncertainties and external disturbances.Based on fixed-time stable theory,a disturbance observer with integral sliding mode and adaptive techniques is proposed to mitigate total disturbance effects,irrespective of initial conditions.By introducing an error integral signal,the dynamics of the SGGP are transformed into two separate second-order fully actuated systems.Subsequently,employing the high-order fully actuated approach and a parametric approach,the nonlinear dynamics of the SGGP are recast into a constant linear closed-loop system,ensuring that the projectile's attitude asymptotically tracks the given goal with the desired eigenstructure.Under the proposed composite control framework,the ultimately uniformly bounded stability of the closed-loop system is rigorously demonstrated via the Lyapunov method.Validation of the effectiveness of the proposed attitude autopilot design is provided through extensive numerical simulations.

Enhancing Stress Intensity Factor Reduction in Cracks Originating from a Circular Hole in a Rectangular Plate under Uniaxial Stress through Piezoelectric Actuation

Circular holes are commonly employed in engineering designs;however, they often serve as locations where cracks initiate and propagate. This paper explores a novel approach to structural repair by utilizing piezoelectric actuators. The primary focus of this study is to investigate the influence of an adhesively bonded piezoelectric actuator patch placed above a circular hole on the stress intensity factor (SIF) in an aluminium plate. The plate is subjected to uniaxial tensile stress, while the piezoelectric actuator is excited with varying voltage levels. The analysis is conducted using the finite element method (FEM), a powerful numerical technique for simulating complex structures. The study assesses the stress distribution and employs the SIF as an adequate criterion for evaluating the impact of different patch configurations. The results indicate a strong correlation between the applied voltage and the SIF. Whether the SIF increases or decreases depends on the polarization of the piezoelectric actuator. Particularly noteworthy is the finding that rectangular patches in a horizontal orientation significantly reduce the SIF compared to other patch geometries. Moreover, double-sided patches exhibit a pronounced decrease in the SIF compared to single-sided patches. In summary, this research underscores the potential of piezoelectric actuators in mitigating stress intensity in structures with circular hole with crack initiation. It offers valuable insights into the influence of applied voltage, patch geometry, and patch placement on the SIF, thereby contributing to developing effective strategies for enhancing structural integrity.

Configuration Design of an Under-Actuated Robotic Hand Based on Maximum Grasping Space

Capture is a key component for on?orbit service and space debris clean. The current research of capture on?orbit focuses on using special capture devices or full?actuated space arms to capture cooperative targets. However, the structures of current capture devices are complex, and both space debris and abandoned spacecraft are non?cooperative targets. To capture non?cooperative targets in space, a lightweight, less driven under?actuated robotic hand is proposed in this paper, which composed by tendon?pulley transmission and double?stage mechanisms, and always driven by only one motor in process of closing finger. Because of the expandability, general grasping model is constructed. The equivalent joint driving forces and general grasping force are analyzed based on the model and the principle of virtual work. Which reveal the relationship among tendon driving force, joint driving forces and grasping force. In order to configure the number of knuckles of finger, a new analysis method which takes the maximum grasping space into account, is proposed. Supposing the maximum grasped object is an envelope circle with diameter of 2.5m. In the condition, a finger grasping maximum envelope circle with different knuckles is modeled. And the finger lengths with corresponding knuckles are calculated out. The finger length which consists of three knuckles is the shortest among under?actuated fingers consists of not more than five knuckles. Finally, the principle prototype and prototype robotic hand which consists of two dingers are designed and assembled. Experiments indicate that the under?actuated robotic hand can satisfy the grasp requirements.

Development of ICPF Actuated Underwater Microrobots

It is our target to develop underwater microrobots for medical and industrial applications. This kind of underwater microrobots should have the characteristics of flexibility, good response and safety. Its structure should be simple and it can be driven by low voltage and produces no pollution or noise. The low actuating voltage and quick bending responses of Ionic Conducting Polymer Film （ICPF） are considered very useful and attractive for constructing various types of actuators and sensors. In this paper, we will first study the characteristics of the ICPF actuator used in underwater microrobot to realize swimming and walking. Then, we propose a new prototype model of underwater swimming microrobot utilizing only one piece of ICPF as the servo actuator. Through theoretic analysis, the motion mechanism of the microrobot is illustrated. It can swim forward and vertically. The relationships between moving speed and signal voltage amplitude and signal frequency is obtained after experimental study. Lastly, we present a novel underwater crab-like walking microrobot named crabliker-1. It has eight legs, and each leg is made up of two pieces of ICPF. Three sample processes of the octopod gait are proposed with a new analyzing method. The experimental results indicate that the crab-like underwater microrobot can perform transverse and rotation movement when the legs of the crab collaborate.

Sliding-Mode-Based Attitude Tracking Control of Spacecraft Under Reaction Wheel Uncertainties

The attitude tracking operations of an on-orbit spacecraft with degraded performance exhibited by potential actuator uncertainties(including failures and misalignments) can be extraordinarily challenging. Thus, the control law development for the attitude tracking task of spacecraft subject to actuator(namely reaction wheel) uncertainties is addressed in this paper. More specially, the attitude dynamics model of the spacecraft is firstly established under actuator failures and misalignment(without a small angle approximation operation). Then, a new non-singular sliding manifold with fixed time convergence and anti-unwinding properties is proposed, and an adaptive sliding mode control(SMC) strategy is introduced to handle actuator uncertainties, model uncertainties and external disturbances simultaneously. Among this, an explicit misalignment angles range that could be treated herein is offered. Lyapunov-based stability analyses are employed to verify that the reaching phase of the sliding manifold is completed in finite time, and the attitude tracking errors are ensured to converge to a small region of the closest equilibrium point in fixed time once the sliding manifold enters the reaching phase. Finally, the beneficial features of the designed controller are manifested via detailed numerical simulation tests.

Development of Gesture-Changeable under-actuated Humanoid Robotic Finger

Robotic fingers, which are the key parts of robot hand, are divided into two main kinds： dexterous fingers and under-actuated fingers. Although dexterous fingers are agile, they are too expensive. Under-actuated fingers can grasp objects self-adaptively, which makes them easy to control and low cost, on the contrary, under-actuated function makes fingers feel hard to grasp things agilely enough and make many gestures. For the purpose of designing a new finger which can grasp things dexterously, perform many gestures and feel easy to control and maintain, a concept called ＂gesture-changeable under-actuated＂ （GCUA） function is put forward. The GCUA function combines the advantages of dexterous fingers and under-actuated fingers： a pre-bending function is embedded into the under-actuated finger. The GCUA finger can not only perform self-adaptive grasping function, but also actively bend the middle joint of the finger. On the basis of the concept, a GCUA finger with 2 joints is designed, which is realized by the coordination of screw-nut transmission mechanism, flexible drawstring constraint and pulley-belt under-actuated mechanism. Principle analyses of its grasping and the design optimization of the GCUA finger are given. An important problem of how to stably grasp an object which is easy to glide is discussed. The force analysis on gliding object in grasping process is introduced in detail. A GCUA finger with 3 joints is developed. Many experiments of grasping different objects by of the finger were carried out. The experimental results show that the GCUA finger can effectively realize functions of pre-bending and self-adaptive grasping, the grasping processes are stable. The GCUA finger excels under-actuated fingers in dexterity and gesture actions and it is easier to control and cheaper than dexterous hands, becomes the third kinds of finger.

A Hand Prosthesis with an Under-Actuated and Self-Adaptive Finger Mechanism

One of the major problems faced by hand amputees is the unavailability of a lightweight and powered multi-functional hand prosthesis. Under-actuated finger designs play a key role to make the hand prosthesis lightweight. In this paper, a hand prosthesis with an under-actuated and self-adaptive finger mechanism is proposed. The proposed finger is capable to generate passively different flexion/extension angles for a proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint and a distal interphalangeal (DIP) joint for each flexion angle of metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint. In addition, DIP joint is capable to generate different angles for the same angle of PIP joint. Hand prosthesis is built on the proposed finger mechanism. The hand prosthesis enables user to grasp objects with various geometries by performing five grasping patterns. Thumb of the hand prosthesis includes opposition/apposition in addition to flexion/extension of MCP and interphalangeal (IP) joint. Kinematic analysis of the proposed finger has been carried out to verify the movable range of the joints. Simulations and experiments are carried out to verify the effectiveness of the proposed finger mechanism and the hand prosthesis.

多刺激响应型高强度复合材料柔性致动器研究进展

复合材料柔性致动器兼具灵活性、适应性和结构可设计性等特点,能够响应外界刺激而改变结构、形状和宏观性质,具有广阔的应用前景。本文总结了近几年复合材料柔性致动器在多刺激响应性与力学强度提高方面的研究进展,介绍了该类致动器的成型制备方法,分析了致动原理。从填料的维度出发,总结了各类填料在致动器响应速度、机械性能、多刺激响应能力方面的影响,总结了该类致动器在柔性机器人、微型医疗器械、精密传感器、折叠电子器件等方面的现状。最后,对多刺激响应型高强度复合材料致动器的发展前景进行展望,以期为设计制备具有新颖功能和更有挑战性的致动器提供借鉴和参考。

基于冗余执行器的航空发动机推力快速响应控制方法研究

面向飞/推一体化控制需求,开展涡扇发动机推力快速响应控制研究,提出了适用于推力最小相位系统的冗余控制方案。研究内容包括:(1)借鉴阀位控制思想,提出在传统燃油流量(Wf)回路基础上增设尾喷口喉道面积(A8)回路,通过挖掘冗余执行器变化速率潜力,提高推力响应速度,降低了对于燃油泵快速作动的需求,同时该方法可以使喷口在推力响应过程逐渐回中,系统具备持续的推力快速调节能力;(2)分析了A8调节推力的物理机理,指出容腔压力动力学主导的部件间流量匹配过程使得A8对推力具有直馈作用,是提高推力响应速度的有效途径。基于发动机部件级模型的评估结果表明,本文提出的方法在执行机构存在速率限制的情况下,实现了推力10 rad/s闭环带宽和A8回中的设计目标,方法可行、有效。在推力响应过程中,A8直馈作用对推力变化的贡献度最高时超过50%。随着对于推力控制模式和推力响应速度的日趋关注,应对容腔内的压力动态过程给予充分的重视。

电动静液作动器的非线性变阻尼积分滑模控制

对于电动静液作动器(EHA),传统滑模控制器存在加速度信息难以获取,参数不易整定和控制信号抖振等问题,从而造成控制器很难应用于实际。针对以上问题,利用奇异摄动理论对EHA数学模型进行合理的降阶,从而使控制器设计避免了使用加速度信息。在此基础上,利用降阶模型设计了一种新型非线性变阻尼积分滑模控制器(NSMC),该控制器可根据位置控制误差实现系统阻尼比由欠阻尼到过阻尼的自适应调节,能有效提高位置阶跃调节性能。设计了一种基于滤波器的不确定项估计器对EHA中存在的参数不确定性和外部扰动进行实时估计并补偿。滑模面积分项的引入和不确定项估计器的使用,一方面使控制器中无需使用切换函数,实现了EHA的无抖振滑模控制,另一方面使系统整个动态过程完全表现为滑动模态,从而可根据EHA控制指标直接整定滑模面参数,大大简化了参数整定过程。同时利用Lyapunov稳定性理论对整个闭环系统和滑模面的稳定性进行了详细分析。分别与PI控制器、传统滑模控制器(SMC)和传统变阻尼滑模控制器(DVSMC)进行了详细的仿真分析比较,仿真结果表明NSMC能有效提高EHA位置跟踪性能和增强对参数不确定性和外部扰动的鲁棒性。

一类具有复杂执行器动态的双曲线型偏微分方程输出调节

本文研究了一类具有边界执行器动态特性的双曲线型偏微分方程(Partial differential equation, PDE)系统的输出调节问题.特别地,执行器由一组非线性常微分方程(Ordinary differential equation, ODE)描述,控制输入出现在执行器的一端而非直接作用在PDE系统上,这使得控制任务变得相当困难.基于几何设计方法和有限维与无限维反步法,本文提出了显式表达的输出调节器,实现了该类系统的扰动补偿及跟踪控制.并且我们采用Lyapunov稳定性理论严格证明了闭环系统及跟踪误差在范数意义上的指数稳定性.仿真实例对比验证了所提出控制方法的有效性.

超磁致伸缩致动器非线性动力学的分数阶时滞反馈控制

设计了一种分数阶时滞反馈控制器,用于控制单自由度的超磁致伸缩致动器(GMA)的非线性动态响应。考虑到预压碟形弹簧机构引入的几何非线性因素影响,建立了GMA系统的非线性数学模型。利用平均法求解系统在含分数阶时滞反馈控制策略下主共振的幅频响应方程,根据Routh-Hurwitz准则得到系统的稳定性条件。通过数值模拟研究GMA系统中关键结构参数对幅频响应特性的影响,以及主共振峰值和系统稳定性随每个时滞反馈参数变化的特性规律;通过分岔图和Lyapunov指数图得到外激励幅值对系统混沌运动的影响;最后调节时滞反馈增益和分数阶次抑制系统的混沌运动。结果表明,时滞反馈增益和分数阶次能够有效抑制系统的主共振峰值和不稳定区域,可以将系统响应从混沌运动调整为稳定的周期运动,提高系统的稳定性。

一种双级弹射作动筒对抛分离输出特性研究

为满足武器系统低过载对抛分离功能要求,设计了一种对抛式双级弹射作动筒,基于零维内弹道理论建立了对抛式双级弹射作动筒内弹道模型,对其分离输出特性进行了仿真,并对内弹道模型的准确性进行了试验验证。结果表明,对抛式双级弹射作动筒内弹道模型准确可靠,压强仿真曲线与实测曲线基本吻合,分离输出参数仿真值与实测值基本一致,误差不超过5%。本研究能够为同类型对抛式双级弹射作动筒的设计提供理论指导。

多执行器载荷差异储能均衡系统特性

针对阀控多执行器复合作业系统节流损失大、动势能浪费严重等问题,提出一种多执行器载荷差异储能均衡原理。首先对多执行器系统功率分配特性进行分析,明确了载荷差异产生节流损失的原因是动力源压力与最大负载相匹配,导致其他执行器控制阀产生过大的压力损失。然后建立了载荷储能均衡液压挖掘机联合仿真模型。并设计电液储能单元控制各执行器进油腔的压力相等,从而消除执行器载荷差异造成的节流损失。在动臂、铲斗同时动作时,与流量匹配系统相比,所提系统节流损失降低达75%,系统效率提升39%;同时,电液储能单元实现了传统压力补偿器的压差调控功能,显著提升了系统运行平稳性。

基于混合算法下RBF神经网络的执行机构非线性特性在线辨识与补偿

针对控制系统中执行机构非线性特性在线辨识及补偿问题,研究了一种基于变步长核最小均方(SVSKLMS)和遗传算法结合的混合径向基(VHRBF)神经网络。利用径向基(RBF)神经网络不依赖于精确的数学模型即可得到被控对象信息的特点,建立了控制系统执行机构的非线性特性模型;为解决传统RBF神经网络辨识性能差的问题,使用遗传算法(GA)对神经网络的中心向量和方差进行优化,利用SVSKLMS算法对RBF神经网络模型中的权重进行优化,进而得到最佳的RBF神经网络。基于VHRBF神经网络及其逆模型补偿器对执行机构非线性特性进行在线辨识及补偿。仿真结果表明:与其他算法训练下的RBF神经网络相比,所提出的VHRBF神经网络能够精确辨识并补偿执行机构的非线性特性,并且具有更快的收敛速度、更优的收敛性能。

动态气门运行特性及二冲程制动性能耦合研究

基于自主研发的变模式气门驱动装置,进行发动机和该气门驱动装置联合仿真,研究了二者的强耦合运行特性,为该装置的装机应用提供理论依据.研究结果表明:缸内压力和气门运行之间的强耦合关系在上止点附近排气门运行阶段尤为明显,尤其是在2300 r/min以下,发动机转速越高,气门动态升程损失程度越大,最大缸内压力越高;高于该转速后,二者变化程度逐渐减小;排气制动凸轮在上止点后设置过渡升程可消除排气门反跳的问题,并且可进一步改善制动功率和最大缸内压力之间的矛盾关系;与理想四冲程制动相比,二冲程制动的制动功率明显增加,最大缸内压力明显降低,发动机转速分别为1600、1900和2400 r/min时,实际二冲程制动功率分别提高了35.94%、45.61%和27.54%,最大缸内压力分别降低了45.42%、27.20%和7.35%.

永磁同步电机执行机构新型控制算法研究

电机执行机构应用于断路器中,具有结构简单、动作分散小、可控性强等优点,为实现断路器开关触头对预设参考曲线的跟随提供可能。传统的控制方式参数固定无法根据断路器开关触头运动过程进行参数调整,跟随性差;智能控制算法计算复杂,影响控制系统快速性,且工程上极难实现。提出一种分段式伪微分控制策略,该控制策略避免了被控变量的直接微分,具有快速动态响应和抗干扰能力,同时,根据环境分段式赋予控制系统参数,保证了跟随精度。建立该控制策略模型进行仿真分析,并研制126 kV断路器电机执行机构控制系统以试验验证,仿真及试验结果均表明了该控制策略的有效性。