Time-optimal motion of a cooperating multiple robot system along a prescribed path

1995 ◽  
Vol 25 (12) ◽  
pp. 1648-1657 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. K. Cho ◽  
B. H. Lee ◽  
M. S. Ko
Robotica ◽  
1995 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 363-374 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hye-Kyung Cho ◽  
Bum-Hee Lee ◽  
Myoung-Sam Ko

SummaryThis paper presents a systematic approach to the time-optimal motion planning of a cooperative two robot system along a prescribed path. First, the minimum-time motion planning problem is formulated in a concise form by parameterizing the dynamics of the robot system through a single variable describing the path. The constraints imposed on the input actuator torques and the exerted forces on the object are then converted into those on that variable, which result in the so-called admissible region in the phase plane of the variable. Considering the load distribution problem that is also involved in the motion, we present a systematic method to construct the admissible region by employing the orthogonal projection technique and the theory of multiple objective optimization. Especially, the effects of viscous damping and state-dependent actuator bounds are incorporated into the problem formulation so that the case where the admissible region is not simply connected can be investigated in detail. The resultant time-optimal solution specifies not only the velocity profile, but also the force assigned to each robot at each instant. Physical interpretation on the characteristics of the optimal actuator torques is also included with computer simulation results.


2014 ◽  
pp. 1142-1164
Author(s):  
Choon Yue Wong ◽  
Gerald Seet ◽  
Siang Kok Sim ◽  
Wee Ching Pang

Using a Single-Human Multiple-Robot System (SHMRS) to deploy rescue robots in Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) can induce high levels of cognitive workload and poor situation awareness. Yet, the provision of autonomous coordination between robots to alleviate cognitive workload and promote situation awareness must be made with careful management of limited robot computational and communication resources. Therefore, a technique for autonomous coordination using a hierarchically structured collective of robots has been devised to address these concerns. The technique calls for an Apex robot to perform most of the computation required for coordination, allowing Subordinate robots to be simpler computationally and to communicate with only the Apex robot instead of with many robots. This method has been integrated into a physical implementation of the SHMRS. As such, this chapter also presents practical components of the SHMRS including the robots used, the control station, and the graphical user interface.


1993 ◽  
Vol 115 (3) ◽  
pp. 441-446 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. E. Bobrow ◽  
J. M. McCarthy ◽  
V. K. Chu

An algorithm is given which minimizes the time for two robots holding the same workpiece to move along a given path. The unique feature of these systems is that they have more actuators than degrees of freedom. The method can be applied to any constrained robot system, including the case where one robot arm moves in contact with a surface. In addition to finding the optimum torque histories, the algorithm determines the optimum contact force between the each robot and the workpiece throughout the motion. Constraints on these internal forces are easily introduced into the algorithm.


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