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Area of Science:

  • Robotics
  • Control Systems Engineering
  • Simulation Modeling

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  • Spherical robots offer unique mobility advantages but present complex control challenges.
  • Developing robust control strategies is crucial for their practical application in diverse environments.
  • Simulation environments are essential for testing and validating robot control algorithms efficiently.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present the development and simulation of a single-point-of-support spherical robot model.
  • To evaluate the performance of different control strategies, including reinforcement learning, Villela, and IPC algorithms.
  • To provide an accessible, validated model for further research in spherical robot control.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a spherical robot model within the CoppeliaSim environment.
  • Implementation and testing of control strategies: reinforcement learning, Villela algorithm, and IPC algorithm.
  • Evaluation of model performance across various control goals: position control, path-following, and formation control.

Main Results:

  • The spherical robot model demonstrated successful performance under position control, path-following, and formation control objectives.
  • Comparative analysis using performance indexes highlighted the effectiveness of different control strategies in various scenarios.
  • The CoppeliaSim environment proved effective for simulating and testing complex robotic behaviors.

Conclusions:

  • The developed spherical robot model is a viable platform for exploring advanced control techniques.
  • Reinforcement learning and traditional algorithms show promise for controlling spherical robots in complex tasks.
  • The study provides a foundational, online-accessible model for the robotics research community.