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This study introduces a refined particle swarm optimization (PSO) algorithm (IWCNS-PSO) to enhance the motion control of ultra-flat carrying robots (UCRs). The new algorithm improves system identification and PI controller tuning for better road test performance.

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Area of Science:

  • Robotics
  • Control Systems Engineering
  • Artificial Intelligence

Background:

  • Ultra-flat carrying robots (UCRs) are crucial for functional safety road tests of intelligent driving vehicles, requiring high control performance.
  • Existing motion control systems for UCRs necessitate analysis and upgrades to meet stringent performance demands.
  • Standard optimization algorithms face challenges like local optima and slow convergence in complex system parameter identification.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a mathematical model for the UCR motion control system using test data and system identification.
  • To propose a novel, refined particle swarm optimization (PSO) algorithm, termed IWCNS-PSO, to overcome limitations of standard PSO.
  • To apply the IWCNS-PSO algorithm for accurate transfer function identification and Proportional-Integral (PI) controller parameter optimization in UCRs.

Main Methods:

  • System identification techniques were employed to build the mathematical model of the UCR motion control system.
  • A refined PSO algorithm (IWCNS-PSO) was developed, incorporating inertia weight cosine adjustment and a natural selection principle.
  • MATLAB/Simulink was used to construct an interactive simulation model for tuning PI controller parameters via the critical proportioning method and IWCNS-PSO.

Main Results:

  • The IWCNS-PSO algorithm demonstrated superior performance in test functions and system identification compared to standard PSO and LDIW-PSO, converging in 95 iterations with a fitness value of 0.117.
  • PI controller parameters optimized by IWCNS-PSO significantly improved system performance, reducing adjustment time to 7.99 s and overshoot to 13.41%.
  • The optimized control system met essential speed, stability, and accuracy requirements for intelligent driving vehicle road tests.

Conclusions:

  • The IWCNS-PSO algorithm is an effective method for system identification of complex control systems like UCRs.
  • IWCNS-PSO provides an efficient approach for optimizing control system parameters, leading to enhanced performance.
  • The developed methodology offers a robust solution for improving the control capabilities of ultra-flat carrying robots in safety-critical applications.