An analysis of contact instability in terms of passive physical equivalents

The authors explore the sources of and solutions to robot contact instability associated with force feedback. The behavior of several linear robot models is analyzed in terms of the properties of their admittances. Using the novel technique of passive physical equivalents, an explanation for the often-observed instability of a force-controlled robot contacting a stiff surface is offered, and it is shown that a fundamental limit exists to the efficacy of any force feedback controller implemented on a robot with noncolocated actuators and sensors. Suggestions for improved force control involving both mechanical design and compensator design are also presented.<<ETX>>

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