Fuzzy cerebellar model articulation controller-based adaptive tracking control for load-carrying exoskeleton

Load-carrying exoskeletons need to cope with load variations, outside disturbances, and other uncertainties. This paper proposes an adaptive trajectory tracking control scheme for the load-carrying exoskeleton. The method is mainly composed of a computed torque controller and a fuzzy cerebellar mode...

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Main Authors: Han Wu, Lin Lang, Honglei An, Qing Wei, Hongxu Ma
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2020-08-01
Series:Measurement + Control
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/0020294020944962
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Summary:Load-carrying exoskeletons need to cope with load variations, outside disturbances, and other uncertainties. This paper proposes an adaptive trajectory tracking control scheme for the load-carrying exoskeleton. The method is mainly composed of a computed torque controller and a fuzzy cerebellar model articulation controller. The fuzzy cerebellar model articulation controller is used to approximate model inaccuracies and load variations, and the computed torque controller deals with tracking errors. Simulations of an exoskeleton in squatting movements with model parameter changes and load variations are carried out, respectively. The results show a precise tracking response and high uncertainties toleration of the proposed method.
ISSN:0020-2940