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Meng Xiao¹, Xuefei Zhang¹, Tie Zhang²

¹Department of Rehabilitation, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China.

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Summary

This study introduces a novel robot force control method using Gaussian mixture models/regression to achieve stable robot-skin interaction. The approach enhances adaptability and versatility for flexible environments, improving upon traditional impedance control.

Keywords:

Gaussian mixture model/Gaussian mixture regression (GMM/GMR)deep Q-network (DQN)impedance control reinforcement learning robot force control

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Area of Science:

Robotics
Control Systems
Artificial Intelligence

Background:

Traditional impedance control struggles with stable forces during robot-skin contact.
Adapting robot control to flexible skin environments remains a challenge.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a robust robot force control strategy for stable interaction with human skin.
To enhance the adaptability and versatility of robot control in compliant environments.

Main Methods:

A force control method based on Gaussian mixture model/Gaussian mixture regression (GMM/GMR) was proposed.
Reinforcement learning and skin mechanics models were used to compensate for impedance control.
GMM/GMR fused online physical models with offline reinforcement learning strategies.

Main Results:

The proposed GMM/GMR-based force control achieved relatively stable contact forces.
The method demonstrated superior versatility compared to traditional impedance control.
Experimental results showed a force error within approximately ±0.2 N.

Conclusions:

The fused compensation strategy enhances robustness and versatility for robot-skin interaction.
This approach offers improved performance for robots operating in compliant environments.
The GMM/GMR algorithm provides a stable and accurate solution for robot force control.