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    Area of Science:

    • Robotics
    • Human-Computer Interaction
    • Control Systems

    Background:

    • Force feedback devices (FFDs) are critical for applications requiring precise force transmission, such as telesurgery.
    • Ensuring high force feedback accuracy (FFA) is paramount for safety and performance in these sensitive operations.
    • Existing FFDs often exhibit low FFA, particularly during dynamic movements, limiting their effectiveness.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To propose and validate a new calibration method and closed-loop control (CLC) strategy to enhance FFA in FFDs.
    • To address the challenge of low FFA in FFDs, especially under dynamic conditions.
    • To improve the safety and precision of FFD applications through enhanced accuracy.

    Main Methods:

    • Developed tailored calibration models by identifying and decoupling sources of feedback force error.
    • Implemented a CLC strategy by modeling the FFD's kinematics, statics, and dynamics.
    • Integrated force and current information within the CLC framework for real-time adjustments.

    Main Results:

    • Static conditions: Mean Absolute Error (MAE) reduced from 0.843 N to 0.054 N; Mean Relative Absolute Error (MRAE) decreased from 18.89% to 1.52%.
    • Dynamic motions: MAE reduced from 3.10 N to 0.370 N; MRAE declined from 117.66% to 22.57%.
    • Human-in-the-loop testing showed MAE reduced by ~93% and MRAE by ~92%.

    Conclusions:

    • The proposed calibration method and CLC strategy significantly enhance FFA in FFDs.
    • The methodology effectively improves accuracy in both static and dynamic scenarios.
    • This approach is applicable to a wide range of motor-driven FFDs, offering potential for improved performance in critical applications.