On-orbit servicing requires efficient techniques for manipulating passive objects. The paper aims at developing a reactionless control method that drives the manipulator to manipulate passive objects with high precisi...On-orbit servicing requires efficient techniques for manipulating passive objects. The paper aims at developing a reactionless control method that drives the manipulator to manipulate passive objects with high precision, while inducing no disturbances to its base attitude. To this end, decomposition of the target dynamics from the base dynamics is discussed, so that they can be considered as two independent subsystems. A reactionless nonlinear controller is presented, which ensures high-precision manipulation of the targets and that the base orientation is unchanged. This is achieved by combining the robust finite-time control with the reaction null space. Finally, the performance of the proposed method is examined by comparing it with that of a reactionless PD controller and a pure finite-time controller.展开更多
Gripping devices help patients carry out everyday tasks and increase their independence.However,there seems to be a lack of bionic gripping technologies that can fully adapt to any possible shape,as the use of artific...Gripping devices help patients carry out everyday tasks and increase their independence.However,there seems to be a lack of bionic gripping technologies that can fully adapt to any possible shape,as the use of artificial fingers and predetermined grip settings limits the operating space.The development of a more agile device,which is operated by a simple control paradigm,could greatly benefit users.An electrorheological(ER)fluid system should be able to adapt to the shape of an object and then hold that configuration.The aim of this study was to explore if a conceptual prototype of an ER system could hold a geometric shape when it is activated.A test rig was constructed with a moving part(set in different silicone oils)that could be displaced using a tensometer.Silica particles were dispersed in the silicone oils,and a field with a voltage of 4 kV mm?1 was generated to activate the fluid.The results show that the developed system can support an increased force when activated and hold a simple geometric position without any noticeable delay.This outcome provides an initial proof of concept for a possible new(gravity-assisted)gripping approach using smart fluids,which could be developed with materials that are biocompatible and widely available.展开更多
Tiangong space station is a space station independently designed and developed by China.In order to build and operate the space station,it was necessary to make breakthroughs in many fields and master several key tech...Tiangong space station is a space station independently designed and developed by China.In order to build and operate the space station,it was necessary to make breakthroughs in many fields and master several key technologies,which were characterized over a long technological span and underwent difficult verifications.Therefore,in addition to ground verification,on-orbit flight tests of key technologies for the assembly,construction and operation of the space station were planned to be conducted used by the core module,taking into account the differences in the gravity environment between space and the Earth,in order to lay a foundation for the subsequent comprehensive assembly,construction and long-term on-orbit operation of the space station.In this paper,the mission characteristics of the space station are briefly introduced,along with the key technologies for the assembly and construction of the space station,and then the on-orbit verification tests are comprehensively introduced.展开更多
This review paper presents a comprehensive evaluation and forward-looking perspective on the underexplored topic of servicing target objects using spacecraft swarms.Such targets can be known or unknown,cooperative or ...This review paper presents a comprehensive evaluation and forward-looking perspective on the underexplored topic of servicing target objects using spacecraft swarms.Such targets can be known or unknown,cooperative or uncooperative,and pose significant challenges in modern space operations due to their inherent complexity and unpredictability.Successfully servicing space objects is vital for active debris removal and broader on-orbit servicing tasks such as satellite maintenance,repair,refueling,orbital assembly,and construction.Significant effort has been invested in the literature to explore the servicing of targets using a single spacecraft.Given its advantages and benefits,this paper expands the discussion to encompass a swarm approach to the problem.This review covers various single-spacecraft approaches and presents a critical examination of the existing,although limited,body of work dedicated to servicing orbital objects using multiple spacecraft.The focus is also broadened to include some influential studies concerning the characterization,capture,and manipulation of physical objects by general multiagent systems,a subject with significant parallels to the core interest of this manuscript.Furthermore,this article also delves into the realm of simultaneous localization and mapping,highlighting its application within close-proximity operations in space,especially when dealing with unknown uncooperative targets.Special attention is paid to the benefits that this field can receive from distributed multiagent architectures.Finally,an exploration of the promising field of swarm robotics is presented,with an emphasis on its potential to revolutionize the servicing of orbital target objects.Concurrently,a survey of general research directly engaging swarms in the orbital context is conducted.This review aims to bridge the knowledge gap and stimulate further research in the underexplored domain of servicing space targets with spacecraft swarms.展开更多
In this paper,an active fault-tolerant control(FTC)strategy of aerial manipulators based on non-singular terminal sliding mode(NTSM)and extended state observer(ESO)is proposed.Firstly,back-stepping technology is adopt...In this paper,an active fault-tolerant control(FTC)strategy of aerial manipulators based on non-singular terminal sliding mode(NTSM)and extended state observer(ESO)is proposed.Firstly,back-stepping technology is adopted as the control framework to ensure the global asymptotic stability of the closed-loop system.Next,the NTSM with estimated parameters of actuator faults is used as main robustness controller to deal with actuator faults.Then,the ESO is utilized to estimate and compensate the complex coupling effects and external disturbances.The Lyapunov stability theory can guarantee the asymptotic stability of aerial manipulators system with actuator faults and external disturbances.The proposed FTC scheme considers both actuator fault and modelling errors,combined with the adaptive law of actuator fault,which has better performance than traditional FTC scheme,such as NTSM.Finally,several comparative simulations are conducted to illustrate the effectiveness of the proposed FTC scheme.展开更多
Aimed at the finite-time stabilization problem of a class of flexible manipulators,a finite-time state feedback stabilization controller was proposed in this paper.Firstly,the nonlinear model of flexible manipulators ...Aimed at the finite-time stabilization problem of a class of flexible manipulators,a finite-time state feedback stabilization controller was proposed in this paper.Firstly,the nonlinear model of flexible manipulators was transformed into linear system through the exact state feedback linearization,and then using the finite time stabilization control method of the linear system,a finite-time state feedback stabilization controller was designed for the flexible manipulators.Furthermore,it was proved that all the states of flexible manipulators could be stabilized to equilibrium in finite-time under the proposed controller.The simulation results show that the performance of the flexible manipulators under the proposed finite-time state feedback controller is better than the traditional state-feedback controller.The proposed finite-time stabilization controller can improve the performance of the flexible manipulators.展开更多
文摘On-orbit servicing requires efficient techniques for manipulating passive objects. The paper aims at developing a reactionless control method that drives the manipulator to manipulate passive objects with high precision, while inducing no disturbances to its base attitude. To this end, decomposition of the target dynamics from the base dynamics is discussed, so that they can be considered as two independent subsystems. A reactionless nonlinear controller is presented, which ensures high-precision manipulation of the targets and that the base orientation is unchanged. This is achieved by combining the robust finite-time control with the reaction null space. Finally, the performance of the proposed method is examined by comparing it with that of a reactionless PD controller and a pure finite-time controller.
文摘Gripping devices help patients carry out everyday tasks and increase their independence.However,there seems to be a lack of bionic gripping technologies that can fully adapt to any possible shape,as the use of artificial fingers and predetermined grip settings limits the operating space.The development of a more agile device,which is operated by a simple control paradigm,could greatly benefit users.An electrorheological(ER)fluid system should be able to adapt to the shape of an object and then hold that configuration.The aim of this study was to explore if a conceptual prototype of an ER system could hold a geometric shape when it is activated.A test rig was constructed with a moving part(set in different silicone oils)that could be displaced using a tensometer.Silica particles were dispersed in the silicone oils,and a field with a voltage of 4 kV mm?1 was generated to activate the fluid.The results show that the developed system can support an increased force when activated and hold a simple geometric position without any noticeable delay.This outcome provides an initial proof of concept for a possible new(gravity-assisted)gripping approach using smart fluids,which could be developed with materials that are biocompatible and widely available.
文摘Tiangong space station is a space station independently designed and developed by China.In order to build and operate the space station,it was necessary to make breakthroughs in many fields and master several key technologies,which were characterized over a long technological span and underwent difficult verifications.Therefore,in addition to ground verification,on-orbit flight tests of key technologies for the assembly,construction and operation of the space station were planned to be conducted used by the core module,taking into account the differences in the gravity environment between space and the Earth,in order to lay a foundation for the subsequent comprehensive assembly,construction and long-term on-orbit operation of the space station.In this paper,the mission characteristics of the space station are briefly introduced,along with the key technologies for the assembly and construction of the space station,and then the on-orbit verification tests are comprehensively introduced.
基金supported by the Discovery Grant(RGPIN-2018-05991)Collaborative Research and Training Experience Program Grant(555425-2021)the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada.
文摘This review paper presents a comprehensive evaluation and forward-looking perspective on the underexplored topic of servicing target objects using spacecraft swarms.Such targets can be known or unknown,cooperative or uncooperative,and pose significant challenges in modern space operations due to their inherent complexity and unpredictability.Successfully servicing space objects is vital for active debris removal and broader on-orbit servicing tasks such as satellite maintenance,repair,refueling,orbital assembly,and construction.Significant effort has been invested in the literature to explore the servicing of targets using a single spacecraft.Given its advantages and benefits,this paper expands the discussion to encompass a swarm approach to the problem.This review covers various single-spacecraft approaches and presents a critical examination of the existing,although limited,body of work dedicated to servicing orbital objects using multiple spacecraft.The focus is also broadened to include some influential studies concerning the characterization,capture,and manipulation of physical objects by general multiagent systems,a subject with significant parallels to the core interest of this manuscript.Furthermore,this article also delves into the realm of simultaneous localization and mapping,highlighting its application within close-proximity operations in space,especially when dealing with unknown uncooperative targets.Special attention is paid to the benefits that this field can receive from distributed multiagent architectures.Finally,an exploration of the promising field of swarm robotics is presented,with an emphasis on its potential to revolutionize the servicing of orbital target objects.Concurrently,a survey of general research directly engaging swarms in the orbital context is conducted.This review aims to bridge the knowledge gap and stimulate further research in the underexplored domain of servicing space targets with spacecraft swarms.
基金Project(51705243)supported by National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(NS2020052)supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,ChinaProject(GZKF-201915)supported by the Open Foundation of the State Key Laboratory of Fluid Power and Mechatronic Systems,China。
文摘In this paper,an active fault-tolerant control(FTC)strategy of aerial manipulators based on non-singular terminal sliding mode(NTSM)and extended state observer(ESO)is proposed.Firstly,back-stepping technology is adopted as the control framework to ensure the global asymptotic stability of the closed-loop system.Next,the NTSM with estimated parameters of actuator faults is used as main robustness controller to deal with actuator faults.Then,the ESO is utilized to estimate and compensate the complex coupling effects and external disturbances.The Lyapunov stability theory can guarantee the asymptotic stability of aerial manipulators system with actuator faults and external disturbances.The proposed FTC scheme considers both actuator fault and modelling errors,combined with the adaptive law of actuator fault,which has better performance than traditional FTC scheme,such as NTSM.Finally,several comparative simulations are conducted to illustrate the effectiveness of the proposed FTC scheme.
基金Sponsored by the Doctoral Fund of Ministry of Education of China(20070288022)the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province of China(BK2008404)the Young Teacher Academic Foundation of Nanjing University of Technology(39710013)
文摘Aimed at the finite-time stabilization problem of a class of flexible manipulators,a finite-time state feedback stabilization controller was proposed in this paper.Firstly,the nonlinear model of flexible manipulators was transformed into linear system through the exact state feedback linearization,and then using the finite time stabilization control method of the linear system,a finite-time state feedback stabilization controller was designed for the flexible manipulators.Furthermore,it was proved that all the states of flexible manipulators could be stabilized to equilibrium in finite-time under the proposed controller.The simulation results show that the performance of the flexible manipulators under the proposed finite-time state feedback controller is better than the traditional state-feedback controller.The proposed finite-time stabilization controller can improve the performance of the flexible manipulators.