MechatronicsPub Date : 2025-08-01Epub Date: 2025-05-19DOI: 10.1016/j.mechatronics.2025.103338
Michael Pumphrey , Almuatazbellah M. Boker , Mohammad Al Janaideh
{"title":"Koopman-based modeling and control of motion systems with hysteresis dynamics using partial state feedback","authors":"Michael Pumphrey , Almuatazbellah M. Boker , Mohammad Al Janaideh","doi":"10.1016/j.mechatronics.2025.103338","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mechatronics.2025.103338","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Koopman operator theory represents nonlinear dynamical systems as linear systems in an extended state-space. By selecting observable functions composed of derivatives and functions of derivatives derived from the system output, it is possible to model the system without requiring knowledge of its internal states. The Koopman observable functions are iteratively refined to achieve close alignment with the original system dynamics. The resulting linear model in the extended space is then incorporated into a linear quadratic tracker (LQT) framework, enabling the system output to track a desired reference signal. The proposed method is demonstrated on a mechanical motion system with Bouc–Wen hysteresis, where the Koopman-based model and LQT provide robust control of the nonlinear system and can track a smooth trapezoidal step-scan trajectory for wafer scanner machines. The controller was also compared to a traditional PID controller, showing improved performance over the trajectory. Furthermore, simulation results demonstrate the controller’s robustness against varying initial conditions, parameter uncertainties, and external disturbances.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49842,"journal":{"name":"Mechatronics","volume":"109 ","pages":"Article 103338"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144084390","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"计算机科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
MechatronicsPub Date : 2025-08-01Epub Date: 2025-05-08DOI: 10.1016/j.mechatronics.2025.103336
Shakiru Olajide Kassim , Jiang Zou , Vahid Behnamgol , Vahid Vaziri , Sumeet S. Aphale
{"title":"Enhancing wide-band trajectory tracking and finite-time control of Dielectric Elastomer Actuators using Nonsingular terminal sliding mode control scheme","authors":"Shakiru Olajide Kassim , Jiang Zou , Vahid Behnamgol , Vahid Vaziri , Sumeet S. Aphale","doi":"10.1016/j.mechatronics.2025.103336","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mechatronics.2025.103336","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The utilization of Dielectric Elastomer Actuators (DEAs) in soft robotics is becoming increasingly popular due to their distinctive properties. However, controlling these actuators is challenging due to their nonlinear nature. This study addresses precise control of DEAs while minimizing nonlinear effects over a wide frequency range using a Sliding Mode Control (SMC) scheme. Traditional SMC approaches face two main issues: they do not ensure finite-time convergence during the sliding phase and compromise tracking accuracy due to approximations used to reduce chattering. This work presents a non-singular terminal sliding mode control combined with an enhanced boundary layer switching function to improve precision and finite-time stability. Using stability analysis, extensive MATLAB/SIMULINK simulations, and experimental validation on a conical DEA across diverse reference trajectories and its resilience against uncertainties, the proposed scheme demonstrates superior performance in trajectory tracking compared to PID-based and conventional SMC schemes. The results highlight the scheme’s effectiveness in high-frequency trajectory tracking and its robustness to possible uncertainties and disturbances, offering a robust theoretical framework for dielectric elastomer actuator control and a promising approach for advancing soft robotic technologies.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49842,"journal":{"name":"Mechatronics","volume":"109 ","pages":"Article 103336"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143922975","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"计算机科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
MechatronicsPub Date : 2025-08-01Epub Date: 2025-05-05DOI: 10.1016/j.mechatronics.2025.103333
Yang Li , Bo Li , Wei Zhao , Wei Tian , Wenhe Liao
{"title":"Design of an intelligent vibration damping fixture for robotic machining of thin-walled parts","authors":"Yang Li , Bo Li , Wei Zhao , Wei Tian , Wenhe Liao","doi":"10.1016/j.mechatronics.2025.103333","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mechatronics.2025.103333","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Thin-walled parts are important parts in determining the performance of aircraft. In order to solve the problem of easy deformation and generalized clamping, this paper proposes a vibration suppression method for thin-walled parts machining by combining magnetorheological damping module and flexible fixture. Firstly, the dynamic response characteristics of large thin-walled parts and flexible fixture under machining excitation are experimentally investigated. Then an intelligent vibration damping fixture is designed for the vibration characteristics of the parts, and the response surface optimization method is adopted to optimize the structural parameters of the fixture with the goal of reducing the deformation of thin-walled parts under machining excitation, so as to improve the vibration suppression effect of the intelligent vibration damping fixture.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49842,"journal":{"name":"Mechatronics","volume":"109 ","pages":"Article 103333"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143906151","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"计算机科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
MechatronicsPub Date : 2025-08-01Epub Date: 2025-05-28DOI: 10.1016/j.mechatronics.2025.103342
Nelson Cisneros, Yongxin Wu, Kanty Rabenorosoa, Yann Le Gorrec
{"title":"Dynamic modeling of a curling HASEL actuator using the port Hamiltonian framework with experimental validation","authors":"Nelson Cisneros, Yongxin Wu, Kanty Rabenorosoa, Yann Le Gorrec","doi":"10.1016/j.mechatronics.2025.103342","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mechatronics.2025.103342","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This paper addresses the modeling, parameter identification, and validation of curling Hydraulically Amplified Self-healing Electrostatic (HASEL) actuators using the port Hamiltonian (PH) framework. Employing a modular approach, the HASEL actuator is conceptualized as a combination of elementary subsystems. Each subsystem includes electrical and mechanical components. The electrical component is characterized by a variable capacitor in parallel with a resistor branch, which is in series with another capacitor that is also in parallel with a resistor branch, representing charge retention-related drift. The mechanical component consists of linear and torsional springs connected to an equivalent mass. The parameters of the proposed model were identified using the Levenberg–Marquardt optimization algorithm with data from the developed experimental setup. Additional sets of experimental data were used to validate the obtained model.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49842,"journal":{"name":"Mechatronics","volume":"109 ","pages":"Article 103342"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144147966","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"计算机科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
MechatronicsPub Date : 2025-08-01Epub Date: 2025-05-05DOI: 10.1016/j.mechatronics.2025.103315
N.J. Dee, A.M. Natu, S.H. HosseinNia
{"title":"Active damping control of higher-order resonance mode in positioning systems: Application to prototype compliant dual positioning stage","authors":"N.J. Dee, A.M. Natu, S.H. HosseinNia","doi":"10.1016/j.mechatronics.2025.103315","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mechatronics.2025.103315","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In precision positioning systems, lightly damped higher-order resonance modes can induce undesirable vibrations that degrade system performance and accuracy. These resonances pose additional challenges in non-collocated dual-stage positioning systems, where they significantly limit control bandwidth. Although conventional notch filters are commonly used alongside tracking controllers to enhance bandwidth, they lack robustness when faced with system parameter uncertainties. Moreover, the effects of the delimiting resonance on disturbance rejection remain. Active damping control has been successfully used to mitigate issues related to the primary resonance mode, but its application to higher-order modes has not been explored. This paper introduces a novel control strategy, High-Pass Positive Position Feedback (HP-PPF), inspired by existing methods but designed specifically for active damping of higher-order, non-collocated modes in positioning systems. The proposed method incorporates a second-order high-pass filter within a positive feedback loop, effectively attenuating the delimiting resonance. Integrated with a PID tracking controller in a dual-loop configuration, this method enhances disturbance rejection and robustness against model uncertainties, overcoming limitations of traditional notch filter-based methods while achieving comparable bandwidth improvements. The proposed control architecture is validated through a proof-of-concept experimental setup that demonstrates the effectiveness of the underlying mathematical framework.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49842,"journal":{"name":"Mechatronics","volume":"109 ","pages":"Article 103315"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143903772","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"计算机科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
MechatronicsPub Date : 2025-08-01Epub Date: 2025-05-09DOI: 10.1016/j.mechatronics.2025.103337
Max van Haren , Lennart Blanken , Tom Oomen
{"title":"Parameter-varying feedforward control: A kernel-based learning approach","authors":"Max van Haren , Lennart Blanken , Tom Oomen","doi":"10.1016/j.mechatronics.2025.103337","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mechatronics.2025.103337","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The increasing demands for high accuracy in mechatronic systems necessitate the incorporation of parameter variations in feedforward control. The aim of this paper is to develop a data-driven approach for direct learning of parameter-varying feedforward control to increase tracking performance. The developed approach is based on kernel-regularized function estimation in conjunction with iterative learning to directly learn parameter-varying feedforward control from data. This approach enables high tracking performance for feedforward control of linear parameter-varying dynamics, providing flexibility to varying reference tasks. The developed framework is validated on a benchmark industrial experimental setup featuring a belt-driven carriage.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49842,"journal":{"name":"Mechatronics","volume":"109 ","pages":"Article 103337"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143929446","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"计算机科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
MechatronicsPub Date : 2025-08-01Epub Date: 2025-05-12DOI: 10.1016/j.mechatronics.2025.103335
H.H. Nguyen , M.N. Vu , F. Beck , G. Ebmer , A. Nguyen , W. Kemmetmueller , A. Kugi
{"title":"Language-driven closed-loop grasping with model-predictive trajectory optimization","authors":"H.H. Nguyen , M.N. Vu , F. Beck , G. Ebmer , A. Nguyen , W. Kemmetmueller , A. Kugi","doi":"10.1016/j.mechatronics.2025.103335","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mechatronics.2025.103335","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Combining a vision module inside a closed-loop control system for the <em>seamless movement</em> of a robot in a manipulation task is challenging due to the inconsistent update rates between utilized modules. This task is even more difficult in a dynamic environment, e.g., objects are moving. This paper presents a <em>modular</em> zero-shot framework for language-driven manipulation of (dynamic) objects through a closed-loop control system with real-time trajectory replanning and an online 6D object pose localization. We segment an object within <span><math><mrow><mtext>0.5</mtext><mspace></mspace><mtext>s</mtext></mrow></math></span> by leveraging a vision language model via language commands. Then, guided by natural language commands, a closed-loop system, including a unified pose estimation and tracking and online trajectory planning, is utilized to continuously track this object and compute the optimal trajectory in real time. Our proposed zero-shot framework provides a smooth trajectory that avoids jerky movements and ensures the robot can grasp a non-stationary object. Experimental results demonstrate the real-time capability of the proposed zero-shot modular framework to accurately and efficiently grasp moving objects. The framework achieves update rates of up to 30<!--> <!-->Hz for the online 6D pose localization module and 10<!--> <!-->Hz for the receding-horizon trajectory optimization. These advantages highlight the modular framework’s potential applications in robotics and human–robot interaction; see the video at <span><span>language-driven-grasping.github.io</span><svg><path></path></svg></span>.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49842,"journal":{"name":"Mechatronics","volume":"109 ","pages":"Article 103335"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143935648","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"计算机科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
MechatronicsPub Date : 2025-08-01Epub Date: 2025-05-07DOI: 10.1016/j.mechatronics.2025.103331
Christos Parlapanis , Matthias Frontull , Oliver Sawodny
{"title":"Velocity control of actuators in hydraulic manipulators based on a pressure-independent model with application to a telescopic handler","authors":"Christos Parlapanis , Matthias Frontull , Oliver Sawodny","doi":"10.1016/j.mechatronics.2025.103331","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mechatronics.2025.103331","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Hydraulic cylinders are critical components in industrial machinery, providing the large actuation forces required for lifting and positioning of heavy loads. Reliable control of hydraulic actuators is a core objective for realization of full automation as well as implementation of assistance functions enhancing efficiency, energy conservation and operational safety. Model-based approaches address the inherent challenges of nonlinear dynamics and varying external influences. However, complex models increase computational effort and the number of required sensors while giving up generality. This work presents the design of a cylinder velocity controller that incorporates a simplified model approximating the highly dynamic hydraulic system behavior. The proposed control scheme requires only cylinder position signals and consists of a feed-forward component effectively compensating the simplified system dynamics in combination with an online implementation of the Linear Quadratic Regulator for state feedback. Desired trajectories for the states of each individual cylinders result from generation of S-curves and are compared to estimated states from an Extended Kalman Filter. The resulting pressure-independent, model-based velocity control method is validated through measurements with a telescopic handler. However, the approach can be expanded and adapted to various hydraulic machinery.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49842,"journal":{"name":"Mechatronics","volume":"109 ","pages":"Article 103331"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143911753","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"计算机科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
MechatronicsPub Date : 2025-08-01Epub Date: 2025-05-17DOI: 10.1016/j.mechatronics.2025.103340
Jun Shen , Lizhou Fang , Kun Zhang , Huaizhi Zong , Min Cheng , Ruqi Ding , Junhui Zhang , Bing Xu
{"title":"Passivity-constrained variable impedance control based on hierarchical decoupling controller for hydraulic manipulators","authors":"Jun Shen , Lizhou Fang , Kun Zhang , Huaizhi Zong , Min Cheng , Ruqi Ding , Junhui Zhang , Bing Xu","doi":"10.1016/j.mechatronics.2025.103340","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mechatronics.2025.103340","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Impedance control makes the manipulator compliant by regulating the dynamic behavior between the environment and itself. As contact-based applications become more complex, variable impedance control has attracted more attention. However, variable impedance control can cause instability when directly switching impedance parameters, which is a conflict between maintaining the passivity and varying impedance parameters. To solve this conflict, a novel passivity-constrained variable impedance controller for hydraulic manipulators is proposed within the framework of model predictive control. With the impedance relationship and the manipulator dynamics integrated into a prediction model, the proposed strategy utilizes the passivity constraint and the impedance error cost to achieve an optimized tradeoff between passivity guarantee and impedance variation. Furthermore, the inner-loop motion of the hydraulic manipulator is controlled by the hierarchical decoupling controller with the manipulator dynamics and the nonlinearity of the valve-controlled cylinder system considered. The effectiveness of this method was verified by experiments on a heavy-duty hydraulic manipulator. Compared with the traditional method, the proposed method can improve the passivity while ensuring the timely modulation of impedance parameters.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49842,"journal":{"name":"Mechatronics","volume":"109 ","pages":"Article 103340"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144072640","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"计算机科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
MechatronicsPub Date : 2025-08-01Epub Date: 2025-05-30DOI: 10.1016/j.mechatronics.2025.103341
Oussama Bey, Yacine Amirat, Samer Mohammed
{"title":"Adaptive model-free control for ankle-assistive orthosis: A robust approach to real-time gait tracking","authors":"Oussama Bey, Yacine Amirat, Samer Mohammed","doi":"10.1016/j.mechatronics.2025.103341","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mechatronics.2025.103341","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Actuated Ankle-Foot Orthoses (AAFOs) assist dorsiflexion and plantarflexion movements at the ankle joint, supporting mobility and rehabilitation by complementing the wearer’s residual muscular activity within an assist-as-needed paradigm. Their effectiveness depends on advanced control strategies and accurate modeling of the coupled human-AAFO dynamics, which remains a challenging task. This paper presents a novel assist-as-needed control approach for an AAFO/wearer system based on an adaptive model-free framework, without the need for a dynamic model of the AAFO/wearer system. The proposed approach uses an ultra-local model, wherein a intelligent projection-based adaptive PID (iA-PID) controller is designed to achieve satisfactory tracking of a reference ankle joint trajectory. External torques affecting the AAFO/wearer system are estimated using a time-delay estimator and are compensated within the iPA-PID controller to ensure assist-as-needed control. Additionally, the projection operator constrains the evolution of the adaptive parameters, preventing actuator saturation and enabling controlled assistance delivery. Finite-time stability of the resulting closed-loop system is proven, and the final value theorem ensures that the tracking error converges to zero. The performance of the proposed approach is evaluated through simulations and real-time experiments with four healthy subjects. A comparison of tracking performance with several benchmark approaches was conducted as well as robustness tests under varying walking speeds to confirm the effectiveness and reliability of the proposed control approach.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49842,"journal":{"name":"Mechatronics","volume":"109 ","pages":"Article 103341"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144169443","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"计算机科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}