Localization and Follow-the-Leader Control of a Heterogeneous Group of Mobile Robots

2005 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jiangyang Huang ◽  
Shane M. Farritor ◽  
Ala’ Qadi ◽  
Steve Goddard
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Mobile Robots ◽  
Control Method ◽  
Planetary Exploration ◽  
Highway Safety ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Work Zones ◽  
Localization Method ◽  
Control Traffic ◽  
Safety Applications

This paper investigates the control and localization of a heterogeneous (different sensor, mechanical, computational capabilities) group of mobile robots. The group considered here has several inexpensive sensor-limited and computationally-limited robots which follow a leader robot in a desired formation over long distances. This situation is similar to a search, de-mining, or planetary exploration situation where there are several deployable/disposable robots led by a more sophisticated leader. Specifically, the robots in this paper are designed for highway safety applications where they automatically deploy and maneuver safety barrels commonly used to control traffic in highway work zones. Complex sensing and computation are performed by the leader while the followers perform simple operations under the leader’s guidance. This architecture allows followers to be simple, inexpensive and have minimal sensors. Theoretical and statistical analysis of a tracking-based localization method is provided. A simple follow-the-leader control method is also presented. Experimental results of localization and follow-the-leader formation-motion are included.

scholarly journals Cooperative Carrying Control for Multi-Evolutionary Mobile Robots in Unknown Environments

Electronics ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 298 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jyun-Yu Jhang ◽  
Cheng-Jian Lin ◽  
Kuu-Young Young
Keyword(s):  
Differential Evolution ◽  
Mobile Robots ◽  
Target Location ◽  
Learning Strategy ◽  
Control Method ◽  
Behavioral Control ◽  
Differential Evolution Algorithm ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Unknown Environment ◽  
Navigation Control

This study provides an effective cooperative carrying and navigation control method for mobile robots in an unknown environment. The manager mode switches between two behavioral control modes—wall-following mode (WFM) and toward-goal mode (TGM)—based on the relationship between the mobile robot and the unknown environment. An interval type-2 fuzzy neural controller (IT2FNC) based on a dynamic group differential evolution (DGDE) is proposed to realize the carrying control and WFM control for mobile robots. The proposed DGDE uses a hybrid method that involves a group concept and an improved differential evolution to overcome the drawbacks of the traditional differential evolution algorithm. A reinforcement learning strategy was adopted to develop an adaptive WFM control and achieve cooperative carrying control for mobile robots. The experimental results demonstrated that the proposed DGDE is superior to other algorithms at using WFM control. Moreover, the experimental results demonstrate that the proposed method can complete the task of cooperative carrying, and can realize navigation control to enable the robot to reach the target location.

scholarly journals Wireless distance measurement by means of ultra-wideband chaotic radio pulses

2019 ◽  
Vol 30 ◽  
pp. 12005
Author(s):  
Elena Efremova ◽  
Alexander Dmitriev ◽  
Lev Kuzmin ◽  
Manvel Petrosyan
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Distance Measurement ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Ultra Wideband

A method for wireless distance measurement using ultrawideband chaotic radio pulses based on statistical analysis is proposed. Experimental results are discussed.

Three-layer intelligence of planetary exploration wheeled mobile robots: Robint, virtint, and humint

2015 ◽  
Vol 58 (8) ◽  
pp. 1299-1317 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liang Ding ◽  
HaiBo Gao ◽  
ZongQuan Deng ◽  
YuanKai Li ◽  
GuangJun Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Robots ◽  
Planetary Exploration ◽  
Wheeled Mobile Robots

Visual servoing of dynamic wheeled mobile robots with anti-interference finite-time controllers

2018 ◽  
Vol 38 (5) ◽  
pp. 558-567 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hua Chen ◽  
Lei Chen ◽  
Qian Zhang ◽  
Fei Tong
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Robots ◽  
Finite Time ◽  
Visual Servoing ◽  
Control Method ◽  
External Disturbance ◽  
Nonholonomic Systems ◽  
Stability Control ◽  
Interference Control ◽  
Wheeled Mobile Robots ◽  
Content Type

Purpose The finite-time visual servoing control problem is considered for dynamic wheeled mobile robots (WMRs) with unknown control direction and external disturbance. Design/methodology/approach By using finite-time control method and switching design technique. Findings First, the visual servoing kinematic WMR model is developed, which can be converted to the dynamic chained-form systems by using a state and input feedback transformation. Then, for two decoupled subsystems of the chained-form systems, according to the finite-time stability control theory, a discontinuous three-step switching control strategy is proposed in the presence of uncertain control coefficients and external disturbance. Originality/value A class of discontinuous anti-interference control method has been presented for the dynamic nonholonomic systems.

Comparison of Times of Synchronization of Chaotic Burke-Shaw Attractor with Active Control and Integer and Optimum Fractional-Order Pecaro Carroll Method

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali Durdu ◽  
Yılmaz Uyaroğlu
Keyword(s):  
Active Control ◽  
Fractional Order ◽  
Chaotic Attractor ◽  
Secure Communication ◽  
Chaotic Systems ◽  
Control Method ◽  
Initial Conditions ◽  
Data Communication ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Active Control Method

Abstract Many studies have been introduced in the literature showing that two identical chaotic systems can be synchronized with different initial conditions. Secure data communication applications have also been made using synchronization methods. In the study, synchronization times of two popular synchronization methods are compared, which is an important issue for communication. Among the synchronization methods, active control, integer, and fractional-order Pecaro Carroll (P-C) method was used to synchronize the Burke-Shaw chaotic attractor. The experimental results showed that the P-C method with optimum fractional-order is synchronized in 2.35 times shorter time than the active control method. This shows that the P-C method using fractional-order creates less delay in synchronization and is more convenient to use in secure communication applications.

scholarly journals Interval Type-2 Neural Fuzzy Controller-Based Navigation of Cooperative Load-Carrying Mobile Robots in Unknown Environments

Sensors ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (12) ◽  
pp. 4181 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chun-Hui Lin ◽  
Shyh-Hau Wang ◽  
Cheng-Jian Lin
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Robots ◽  
Control Method ◽  
Fuzzy Controller ◽  
Bee Colony ◽  
Load Carrying ◽  
Navigation Control ◽  
Interval Type ◽  
Navigation Method ◽  
Neural Fuzzy

In this paper, a navigation method is proposed for cooperative load-carrying mobile robots. The behavior mode manager is used efficaciously in the navigation control method to switch between two behavior modes, wall-following mode (WFM) and goal-oriented mode (GOM), according to various environmental conditions. Additionally, an interval type-2 neural fuzzy controller based on dynamic group artificial bee colony (DGABC) is proposed in this paper. Reinforcement learning was used to develop the WFM adaptively. First, a single robot is trained to learn the WFM. Then, this control method is implemented for cooperative load-carrying mobile robots. In WFM learning, the proposed DGABC performs better than the original artificial bee colony algorithm and other improved algorithms. Furthermore, the results of cooperative load-carrying navigation control tests demonstrate that the proposed cooperative load-carrying method and the navigation method can enable the robots to carry the task item to the goal and complete the navigation mission efficiently.

Risk Analysis Techniques for Safety Evaluation of Highway Work Zones

2000 ◽  
Vol 1715 (1) ◽  
pp. 10-17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Maria Elias ◽  
Zohar J. Herbsman
Keyword(s):  
Risk Analysis ◽  
Safety Evaluation ◽  
Highway Safety ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Work Zone ◽  
Work Zones ◽  
Construction Sites ◽  
Work Zone Safety ◽  
Accident Data ◽  
Temporary Closure

Construction sites or work zones create serious disruptions in the normal flow of traffic, resulting in major inconveniences for the traveling public. Furthermore, these work zones create safety hazards that require special consideration. Current legislation and programs, at both state and national levels, emphasize the need for a better understanding of work zone problems to address work zone safety. This reality—coupled with the temporary closure of more miles of highway every year for rehabilitation and maintenance—makes the analysis of safety at construction sites a serious matter. A summary of a comprehensive study associated with the development of a new practical approach to address highway safety in construction zones is presented. Because empirical models require sample sizes that are not attainable due to the intrinsic scarcity of construction zone accident data, the problem was studied from the point of view of risk analysis. Monte Carlo simulations were used to develop risk factors. These factors are meant to be included in the calculations of additional user costs for work zones, or simply applied as risk measurements, to optimize the length and duration of closures for highway reconstruction and rehabilitation projects. In this way, it will be possible to assess the danger of work zones to the traveling public and minimize adverse effect of work zones on highway safety.

scholarly journals Finite-Time Switching Control of Nonholonomic Mobile Robots for Moving Target Tracking Based on Polar Coordinates

Complexity ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hua Chen ◽  
Shen Xu ◽  
Lulu Chu ◽  
Fei Tong ◽  
Lei Chen
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Robots ◽  
Finite Time ◽  
Control Method ◽  
Tracking Error ◽  
Switching Control ◽  
Polar Coordinates ◽  
Control Law ◽  
Moving Target ◽  
Nonholonomic Mobile Robots ◽  
Time Switching

In this paper, finite-time tracking problem of nonholonomic mobile robots for a moving target is considered. First of all, polar coordinates are used to characterize the distance and azimuth between the moving target and the robot. Then, based on the distance and azimuth transported from the sensor installed on the robot, a finite-time tracking control law is designed for the nonholonomic mobile robot by the switching control method. Rigorous proof shows that the tracking error converges to zero in a finite time. Numerical simulation demonstrates the effectiveness of the proposed control method.

A New Approach for Autonomous Robot Obstacle Avoidance Using PSD Infrared Sensor Combined with Digital Compass

2014 ◽  
Vol 511-512 ◽  
pp. 101-104 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yang Xue ◽  
Jun Tao Yang ◽  
Ya Ling Dong ◽  
Jia Li Shen ◽  
Ru Peng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Robots ◽  
Obstacle Avoidance ◽  
Autonomous Robot ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Position Sensitive Detector ◽  
Infrared Sensor ◽  
Sensitive Detector ◽  
New Approach ◽  
Position Sensitive

This paper presents a new approach for obstacle avoidance of small mobile robots, which combine the position sensitive detector (PSD) with digital compass. It is important for an autonomous robot to explore its surroundings in performing the task of localization and navigation for searching. Because of the complexity of the environment, one simple kind of sensors is not sufficient for robot to accomplish these tasks. In this paper, the small mobile robots are enabled to identify barriers and distinguish surroundings by using the angle signal from the digital compass which is generally mounted on the robot. Experimental results indicate that this approach based on digital compass shows great potential in autonomous robot obstacle avoidance.

Needle Insertion Control Method for Minimizing Both Deflection and Tissue Damage

2019 ◽  
Vol 04 (01) ◽  
pp. 1842005
Author(s):  
Ryosuke Tsumura ◽  
Yusuke Takishita ◽  
Hiroyasu Iwata
Keyword(s):  
Tissue Damage ◽  
Control Method ◽  
Axial Rotation ◽  
Needle Insertion ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Insertion Force ◽  
Tissue Sections ◽  
Needle Deflection ◽  
Hole Area ◽  
Insertion Method

Because fine needles can easily be deflected, accurate needle insertion is often difficult. Lower abdominal insertion is particularly difficult because of less imaging feedback; thus, an approach for allowing a straight insertion path by minimizing deflection is beneficial in cases of lower abdominal insertion. Although insertion with axial rotation can minimize deflection, the rotational insertion may cause tissue damage. Therefore, we established a novel insertion method for minimizing both deflection and tissue damage by combining rotation and vibration. Using layered tissues, we evaluated the effect of a combination of rotation and vibration in terms of deflection and tissue damage, which were measured by the insertion force and torque, and the area of the hole created by the needle using histological tissue sections to measure tissue damage. The experimental results demonstrated that insertion with unidirectional rotation is risky in terms of tissue wind-up, while insertion with bidirectional rotation can decrease deflection and avoid wind-up. We also found that insertion with vibration can decrease the insertion force and torque. Therefore, insertion with a combination of bidirectional rotation and vibration can minimize needle deflection and tissue damage, including the insertion force and torque and the hole area.

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