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Velocity estimation for quadrupeds based on extended kalman filter

  • Mantian Li
  • , Congwei Wang
  • , Pengfei Wang*
  • *Corresponding author for this work
  • Harbin Institute of Technology

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Abstract

Measuring robots' real-time velocity correctly is important for locomotion control. Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) is widely used for velocity measurement. Limited by the bias and random error, IMU alone often can't meet the requirement. This paper makes use of Extended Kalman Filter (EKF) to fuse kinematics and IMU, and inhibits the drift successfully. We calibrate the bias and recognize the random errors of IMU. Then the forward kinematics of legs is established and the EKF algorithm for velocity estimation is designed based on IMU and kinematics. Finally, the presented algorithm is validated in simulation and on a quadruped robot based on hydraulic driver in trotting gait.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationManufacturing Automation Technology and System II
PublisherTrans Tech Publications Ltd
Pages525-532
Number of pages8
ISBN (Print)9783038351863
DOIs
StatePublished - 2014

Publication series

NameKey Engineering Materials
Volume621
ISSN (Print)1013-9826
ISSN (Electronic)1662-9795

Keywords

  • EKF
  • Kinematics
  • Quadruped IMU
  • Velocity estimation

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