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A Compliant Five-Bar Legged Mechanism for Heavy-Load Legged Robots by Using Magneto-Rheological Actuators

  • Guangzeng Chen
  • , Jiangtao Ran
  • , Chenguang Bai
  • , Pengyu Jie
  • , Yunjiang Lou
  • Harbin Institute of Technology Shenzhen

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Abstract

In this paper, a compliant five-bar leg mechanism is proposed, designed and manufactured for heavy-load legged robots, by using two magneto-rheological actuators (MRAs) that are capable of offering a maximal torque of 78Nm. To address the rate-dependent hysteresis of the MRA, a hybrid rate-dependent hysteresis model is derived based on the idea of mappings between different hysteresis loops. With integrating the classical Preisach model and the NARX neural network, the hybrid model is able to model hysteresis nonlinearity of the magneto-rheological clutch (MRC). It is then used to estimate and control the output torque of the MRA at the absent of external force/torque sensors. High fidelity force control and variable compliance of the leg mechanism are realized and validated in various experiments with using the MRAs.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2021 IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems, IROS 2021
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages8217-8224
Number of pages8
ISBN (Electronic)9781665417143
DOIs
StatePublished - 2021
Externally publishedYes
Event2021 IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems, IROS 2021 - Prague, Czech Republic
Duration: 27 Sep 20211 Oct 2021

Publication series

NameIEEE International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems
ISSN (Print)2153-0858
ISSN (Electronic)2153-0866

Conference

Conference2021 IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems, IROS 2021
Country/TerritoryCzech Republic
CityPrague
Period27/09/211/10/21

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