A dynamic model free observer based output feedback tracking control of robot manipulators in task-space

Abstract

This paper addresses the output feedback end-effector position tracking control of robotic manipulators. Specifically, via the design of a novel dynamic model independent observer constructed through a Lyapunov type analysis and under the assumption that the manipulator Jacobian is always invertible, we propose a model based nonlinear controller which ensures asymptotic robot end-effector tracking without the need of joint and/or task space velocity measurements. Simulation results are included to illustrate the performance and effectiveness of the proposed method.