A Study on Autonomous Control of Underwater Manipulator Autonomous Operation Based on Deep Reinforcement Learning

Owing to the inherent complexities of underwater environments, coupled with restrictive observational angles, the precise operation of an underwater manipulator during autonomous tasks is a sizable undertaking. To tackle this issue, this paper proposes a method for autonomous control of an underwate...

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Main Authors: LI Xinyang, LU Nibin, LYU Shiwei, LIU Hairui
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Published: Editorial Office of Control and Information Technology 2023-12-01
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Online Access:http://ctet.csrzic.com/thesisDetails#10.13889/j.issn.2096-5427.2023.06.007
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description Owing to the inherent complexities of underwater environments, coupled with restrictive observational angles, the precise operation of an underwater manipulator during autonomous tasks is a sizable undertaking. To tackle this issue, this paper proposes a method for autonomous control of an underwater manipulator, leveraging the robust adaptive capacity of reinforcement learning algorithms. Initially, a reinforced learning approach is developed using proximal policy optimization (PPO) intertwined with an actor-critic (AC) algorithm to formulate the autonomous control strategy. Subsequently, an artificial potential field-based reward shaping method is introduced to address the sparse reward predicament apparent throughout the training process. Lastly, a simulation experiment validates the devised control strategy trained using the aforementioned procedures. The verification results illustrate that the strategy competently converges and commands the autonomous movement of the underwater manipulator towards intended targets. It allows for quick, fluid transitions and provides a smooth, stable track for the end effector.
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spelling doaj-art-9db684ef312840e48dd65962f4dd1e412025-08-25T06:47:51ZzhoEditorial Office of Control and Information TechnologyKongzhi Yu Xinxi Jishu2096-54272023-12-01455046990227A Study on Autonomous Control of Underwater Manipulator Autonomous Operation Based on Deep Reinforcement LearningLI XinyangLU NibinLYU ShiweiLIU HairuiOwing to the inherent complexities of underwater environments, coupled with restrictive observational angles, the precise operation of an underwater manipulator during autonomous tasks is a sizable undertaking. To tackle this issue, this paper proposes a method for autonomous control of an underwater manipulator, leveraging the robust adaptive capacity of reinforcement learning algorithms. Initially, a reinforced learning approach is developed using proximal policy optimization (PPO) intertwined with an actor-critic (AC) algorithm to formulate the autonomous control strategy. Subsequently, an artificial potential field-based reward shaping method is introduced to address the sparse reward predicament apparent throughout the training process. Lastly, a simulation experiment validates the devised control strategy trained using the aforementioned procedures. The verification results illustrate that the strategy competently converges and commands the autonomous movement of the underwater manipulator towards intended targets. It allows for quick, fluid transitions and provides a smooth, stable track for the end effector.http://ctet.csrzic.com/thesisDetails#10.13889/j.issn.2096-5427.2023.06.007underwater manipulatorreinforcement learningreward shapingautonomous operation
spellingShingle LI Xinyang
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A Study on Autonomous Control of Underwater Manipulator Autonomous Operation Based on Deep Reinforcement Learning
Kongzhi Yu Xinxi Jishu
underwater manipulator
reinforcement learning
reward shaping
autonomous operation
title A Study on Autonomous Control of Underwater Manipulator Autonomous Operation Based on Deep Reinforcement Learning
title_full A Study on Autonomous Control of Underwater Manipulator Autonomous Operation Based on Deep Reinforcement Learning
title_fullStr A Study on Autonomous Control of Underwater Manipulator Autonomous Operation Based on Deep Reinforcement Learning
title_full_unstemmed A Study on Autonomous Control of Underwater Manipulator Autonomous Operation Based on Deep Reinforcement Learning
title_short A Study on Autonomous Control of Underwater Manipulator Autonomous Operation Based on Deep Reinforcement Learning
title_sort study on autonomous control of underwater manipulator autonomous operation based on deep reinforcement learning
topic underwater manipulator
reinforcement learning
reward shaping
autonomous operation
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