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  • Robotics
  • Control Systems
  • Human-Robot Interaction

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  • Human-robot collaboration is a complex field requiring robots to interpret human intentions.
  • Despite extensive research, practical human-robot collaboration remains in early development stages.
  • Existing methods often struggle with intuitive and adaptable robot control.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a novel control system for humanoid robots based on physical interaction.
  • To demonstrate the efficacy of a phase state system guided by stable heteroclinic channels for robot control.
  • To enable robots to perform dynamic movements in response to human-exerted forces.

Main Methods:

  • A mathematical model for a phase state system was defined and tested on a three-state system.
  • An eight-state system was applied to a humanoid robot for movement control.
  • Robot movements (squatting, standing, walking) were governed by forces applied to its grippers.

Main Results:

  • The phase state system successfully guided the humanoid robot through various movements.
  • Robot motion velocity was directly correlated with the magnitude of applied forces.
  • The system demonstrated effective control via physical human-robot interaction.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed phase state system offers a viable method for controlling robots through physical interaction.
  • The approach is adaptable and can be extended for a wider range of robot tasks.
  • This research presents a promising direction for advancing physical human-robot interaction.