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Reflexive stability control framework for humanoid robots

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In this paper we propose a general control framework for ensuring stability of humanoid robots, determined through a normalized zero-moment-point (ZMP). The proposed method is based on the modified prioritized kinematic control, which allows smooth and continuous transition between priorities. This, as long as the selected criterion is met, allows arbitrary joint movement of a robot without any regard of the consequential movement of the ZMP. On the other hand, it constrains the movement when the criterion approaches a critical condition. The critical condition thus triggers a reflexive, subconscious behavior, which has a higher priority than the desired, conscious movement. The transition between the two is smooth and reversible. Furthermore, the switching is encapsulated in a single modified prioritized task control equation. We demonstrate the properties of the algorithm on two human-inspired robots developed in our laboratory; a human-inspired leg-robot used for imitating human movement and a skiing robot.

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This paper was partially funded by the European Community’s Seventh Framework Programme FP7/2007-2013 (Specific Programme Cooperation, Theme 3, Information and Communication Technologies) under grant agreement no. 269959, IntellAct.

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  1. Department of Automation, Biocybernetics and Robotics, Jožef Stefan Institute, Jamova cesta 39, 1000 , Ljubljana, Slovenia

    Tadej Petrič, Andrej Gams, Jan Babič & Leon Žlajpah

  2. Biorobotics Laboratory, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland

    Andrej Gams

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Petrič, T., Gams, A., Babič, J. et al. Reflexive stability control framework for humanoid robots. Auton Robot 34, 347–361 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10514-013-9329-0

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