Aerial Manipulator Force Control Using Control Barrier Functions

09/14/2023
by   Dimitris Chaikalis, et al.
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This article studies the problem of applying normal forces on a surface, using an underactuated aerial vehicle equipped with a dexterous robotic arm. A force-motion high-level controller is designed based on a Lyapunov function encompassing alignment and exerted force errors. This controller is coupled with a Control Barrier Function constraint under an optimization scheme using Quadratic Programming. This aims to enforce a prescribed relationship between the approaching motion for the end-effector and its alignment with the surface, thus ensuring safe operation. An adaptive low-level controller is devised for the aerial vehicle, capable of tracking velocity commands generated by the high-level controller. Simulations are presented to demonstrate the force exertion stability and safety of the controller in cases of large disturbances.

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