Optimal control of manipulator with joint clearance compensation via generalized policy learning

To enhance the manipulator's motion accuracy, a Hertz collision force model for the hinge positions and a dynamic model for the manipulator is established, a novel adaptive clearance compensation algorithm is proposed to counteract the nonlinear effects induced by joint clearance. This article...

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Main Authors: Wenting Liu, Qingliang Zeng, Zhiwen Wang, Jun Zhao, Lin Kong
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Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2025-07-01
Series:International Journal of Advanced Robotic Systems
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/17298806251365989
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author Wenting Liu
Qingliang Zeng
Zhiwen Wang
Jun Zhao
Lin Kong
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Zhiwen Wang
Jun Zhao
Lin Kong
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description To enhance the manipulator's motion accuracy, a Hertz collision force model for the hinge positions and a dynamic model for the manipulator is established, a novel adaptive clearance compensation algorithm is proposed to counteract the nonlinear effects induced by joint clearance. This article proposes a novel adaptive optimal clearance compensation tracking control method for dynamic manipulator systems with joint clearance. The method simultaneously computes feedforward and feedback control actions through an enhanced system approach based on Adaptive Dynamic Programming (ADP) and a performance index function. To implement the optimal control strategy, a generalized policy learning algorithm is developed, which reduces the dependency on known system dynamics. Additionally, the algorithm enables continuous, synchronous updates of adaptive evaluation and control actions, eliminating the need for iterative steps. Unlike traditional approaches, this method discards the use of behavioral neural networks (ANNs), thereby reducing computational complexity. Simulation results demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed learning algorithm and control method for manipulator clearance compensation. The effectiveness of the clearance compensation method was further validated through experiments conducted on the robotic arm test platform. By implementing clearance compensation-based optimization control, the Integral Absolute Error (IAE) of manipulator link1 and link2 displacement was reduced by 54.2% and 40.8%, respectively, compared to the uncompensated clearance state.
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spelling doaj-art-55281164da8f4c919253315884b474492025-08-22T09:04:17ZengSAGE PublishingInternational Journal of Advanced Robotic Systems1729-88142025-07-012210.1177/17298806251365989Optimal control of manipulator with joint clearance compensation via generalized policy learningWenting Liu0Qingliang Zeng1Zhiwen Wang2Jun Zhao3Lin Kong4 College of Mechanical and Electronic Engineering, , Qingdao, China College of Mechanical and Electronic Engineering, , Qingdao, China College of Transportation, , Qingdao, China College of Transportation, , Qingdao, China College of Mechanical and Electronic Engineering, , Qingdao, ChinaTo enhance the manipulator's motion accuracy, a Hertz collision force model for the hinge positions and a dynamic model for the manipulator is established, a novel adaptive clearance compensation algorithm is proposed to counteract the nonlinear effects induced by joint clearance. This article proposes a novel adaptive optimal clearance compensation tracking control method for dynamic manipulator systems with joint clearance. The method simultaneously computes feedforward and feedback control actions through an enhanced system approach based on Adaptive Dynamic Programming (ADP) and a performance index function. To implement the optimal control strategy, a generalized policy learning algorithm is developed, which reduces the dependency on known system dynamics. Additionally, the algorithm enables continuous, synchronous updates of adaptive evaluation and control actions, eliminating the need for iterative steps. Unlike traditional approaches, this method discards the use of behavioral neural networks (ANNs), thereby reducing computational complexity. Simulation results demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed learning algorithm and control method for manipulator clearance compensation. The effectiveness of the clearance compensation method was further validated through experiments conducted on the robotic arm test platform. By implementing clearance compensation-based optimization control, the Integral Absolute Error (IAE) of manipulator link1 and link2 displacement was reduced by 54.2% and 40.8%, respectively, compared to the uncompensated clearance state.https://doi.org/10.1177/17298806251365989
spellingShingle Wenting Liu
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Optimal control of manipulator with joint clearance compensation via generalized policy learning
International Journal of Advanced Robotic Systems
title Optimal control of manipulator with joint clearance compensation via generalized policy learning
title_full Optimal control of manipulator with joint clearance compensation via generalized policy learning
title_fullStr Optimal control of manipulator with joint clearance compensation via generalized policy learning
title_full_unstemmed Optimal control of manipulator with joint clearance compensation via generalized policy learning
title_short Optimal control of manipulator with joint clearance compensation via generalized policy learning
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