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Dexter Felix Brown1, Sheng Quan Xie1, Yiliu Tu2

  • 1School of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9JT, UK.

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Intelligent control methods using Particle Swarm Optimisation (PSO) and Model Predictive Control (MPC) improved the Compliant Ankle Rehabilitation Robot (CARR) performance. These advanced techniques offer better accuracy and smoother motion for rehabilitation robotics.

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  • Robotics
  • Control Systems
  • Biomedical Engineering

Background:

  • Pneumatic Artificial Muscles (PAMs) offer biomimetic actuation for rehabilitation robots.
  • Their complex nonlinear dynamics present significant challenges for precise motion control.
  • Accurate tracking control is crucial for effective human joint guidance in rehabilitation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and evaluate intelligent modeling and control strategies for the Compliant Ankle Rehabilitation Robot (CARR).
  • To enhance the CARR's functional performance in physical therapy settings.
  • To compare the efficacy of proposed methods against traditional control techniques.

Main Methods:

  • Dynamic models of PAM actuators were derived using Particle Swarm Optimisation (PSO).
  • Two model configurations were investigated: single-model and dual-model approaches.
  • Model Predictive Control (MPC) was implemented and compared with Proportional Integral Derivative (PID) and Iterative Learning Control (ILC).

Main Results:

  • PID control exhibited inaccuracies, chattering, and setpoint overshoot/undershoot.
  • ILC achieved accuracy but was limited by a learning period and potential overfitting.
  • Single-model MPC demonstrated low X-axis error and stable motionless states.
  • Dual-model MPC showed lowest Y-axis error, smoothest motion, and superior performance during combined-axis movement, despite some overshoot.

Conclusions:

  • Both single- and dual-model MPC strategies are effective and suitable for future development in rehabilitation robotics.
  • The PSO-based modeling approach yields sufficiently accurate dynamic models for the CARR.
  • Intelligent control methods significantly outperform traditional PID control for this application.