Abstract
In this paper, a virtual slope method for walking trajectory planning on stairs for biped robots is proposed. In conventional methods for walking on stairs, there are two problems about the zero-moment point (ZMP). One is a ZMP equation problem, and the other is a ZMP definition problem in a double-support phase. First, a ZMP equation on stairs is different from that on flat ground. Therefore, the same trajectory generation as flat ground cannot be implemented. This problem is defined as a ZMP equation problem. Second, the ZMP cannot be defined in the double-support phase on stairs because contact points of the feet do not constitute a plane. The ZMP can be defined only on the plane. This problem is defined as a ZMP definition problem. These two problems are solved concurrently by the virtual slope method. It is the method that regards the stairs as a virtual slope. In walking trajectory planning on a slope of the constant gradient, the two problems about the ZMP do not exist. Additionally, a trajectory planning procedure based on the virtual slope method is explained. The validity of the proposed method is confirmed by some simulations and experiments.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Article number | 5475250 |
| Pages (from-to) | 1385-1396 |
| Number of pages | 12 |
| Journal | IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics |
| Volume | 58 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2011 Apr |
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Keywords
- Biped robot
- stairs
- trajectory planning
- walking
- zero-moment point (ZMP)
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Control and Systems Engineering
- Computer Science Applications
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Walking trajectory planning on stairs using virtual slope for biped robots. / Sato, Tomoya; Sakaino, Sho; Ohashi, Eijiro; Ohnishi, Kouhei.
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