Navigation Control Of Mobile Robot Research Articles

Fuzzy Logic Control for Mobile Robot Navigation in Automated Storage

Fuzzy Logic Control for Mobile Robot Navigation in Automated Storage

Navigation Control Method of Indoor Mobile Robot Based on Visual Servo

In order to improve the navigation control effect of indoor mobile robot, this paper studies the navigation control method of indoor mobile robot combined with visual servo technology. For the problem that the target may be out of the camera’s field of view during the servo process, a control algorithm with field-of-view constraints is proposed, which assigns a certain weight to the image feature error at each moment. Moreover, this paper realizes the servo process that the image features are always located in the field of view by setting the variable values involved in the weight value calculation method. Through the simulation test, it is verified that the indoor mobile robot navigation control method based on visual servo has certain effects.

Recognition and Localization of Target Images for Robot Vision Navigation Control

This paper focuses on a visual navigation control system for mobile robots, recognizing target images and intelligent algorithms for the navigation system’s path tracking and localization techniques. This paper examines the recognition and localization of target images based on the visual navigation control of mobile robots. It proposes an efficient marking line method for recognizing and localization target images. Meanwhile, a fuzzy control method with smooth filtering and high efficiency is designed to improve the stability of robot operation, and the feasibility is verified in different scenarios. The corresponding image acquisition system is developed according to the characteristics of the experimental environment, and the acquired images are preprocessed to obtain corrected grayscale images. Then, target image recognition and linear fitting are performed to obtain target image positioning. The system calculates the angle and distance of the mobile robot, offsetting the target image in real time, adjusting the output signal, and controlling the mobile robot to realize path tracking. The comparison of sensor data and path tracking algorithm results during the experiment shows that the path tracking algorithm achieves good results with an angular deviation of ±1.5°. The application of RANSAC algorithm and improved Hough algorithm was analyzed in visual navigation control, and the two navigation line detection algorithms based on the image characteristics of the target image were improved in the optical detection area of the navigation line for the shortcomings of the two algorithms in visual navigation control, and the algorithms before and after the improvement were compared.

Motion planning and control for mobile robot navigation using machine learning: a survey

Moving in complex environments is an essential capability of intelligent mobile robots. Decades of research and engineering have been dedicated to developing sophisticated navigation systems to move mobile robots from one point to another. Despite their overall success, a recently emerging research thrust is devoted to developing machine learning techniques to address the same problem, based in large part on the success of deep learning. However, to date, there has not been much direct comparison between the classical and emerging paradigms to this problem. In this article, we survey recent works that apply machine learning for motion planning and control in mobile robot navigation, within the context of classical navigation systems. The surveyed works are classified into different categories, which delineate the relationship of the learning approaches to classical methods. Based on this classification, we identify common challenges and promising future directions.

Using Ultrasonic Sensors and a Knowledge-Based Neural Fuzzy Controller for Mobile Robot Navigation Control

This study proposes a knowledge-based neural fuzzy controller (KNFC) for mobile robot navigation control. An effective knowledge-based cultural multi-strategy differential evolution (KCMDE) is used for adjusting the parameters of KNFC. The KNFC is applied in PIONEER 3-DX mobile robots to achieve automatic navigation and obstacle avoidance capabilities. A novel escape approach is proposed to enable robots to autonomously avoid special environments. The angle between the obstacle and robot is used and two thresholds are set to determine whether the robot entries into the special landmarks and to modify the robot behavior for avoiding dead ends. The experimental results show that the proposed KNFC based on the KCMDE algorithm has improved the learning ability and system performance by 15.59% and 79.01%, respectively, compared with the various differential evolution (DE) methods. Finally, the automatic navigation and obstacle avoidance capabilities of robots in unknown environments were verified for achieving the objective of mobile robot control.

Mapless LiDAR Navigation Control of Wheeled Mobile Robots Based on Deep Imitation Learning

This paper addresses the problems related to the mapless navigation control of wheeled mobile robots based on deep learning technology. The traditional navigation control framework is based on a global map of the environment, and its navigation performance depends on the quality of the global map. In this paper, we proposes a mapless Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) navigation control method for wheeled mobile robots based on deep imitation learning. The proposed method is a data-driven control method that directly uses LiDAR sensors and relative target position for mobile robot navigation control. A deep convolutional neural network (CNN) model is proposed to predict motion control commands of the mobile robot without the requirement of the global map to achieve navigation control of the mobile robot in unknown environments. While collecting the training dataset, we manipulated the mobile robot to avoid obstacles through manual control and recorded the raw data of the LiDAR sensor, the relative target position, and the corresponding motion control commands. Next, we applied a data augmentation method on the recorded samples to increase the number of training samples in the dataset. In the network model design, the proposed CNN model consists of a LiDAR CNN module to extract LiDAR features and a motion prediction module to predict the motion behavior of the robot. In the model training phase, the proposed CNN model learns the mapping between the input sensor data and the desired motion behavior through end-to-end imitation learning. Experimental results show that the proposed mapless LiDAR navigation control method can safely navigate the mobile robot in four unseen environments with an average success rate of 75%. Therefore, the proposed mapless LiDAR navigation control system is effective for robot navigation control in an unknown environment without the global map.

Using an Adaptive Fuzzy Neural Network Based on a Multi-Strategy-Based Artificial Bee Colony for Mobile Robot Control

This study proposes an adaptive fuzzy neural network (AFNN) based on a multi-strategy artificial bee colony (MSABC) algorithm for achieving an actual mobile robot navigation control. During the navigation control process, the AFNN inputs are the distance between the ultrasonic sensors and the angle between the mobile robot and the target, and the AFNN outputs are the robot’s left- and right-wheel speeds. A fitness function in reinforcement learning is defined to evaluate the navigation control performance of AFNN. The proposed MSABC algorithm improves the poor exploitation disadvantage in the traditional artificial bee colony (ABC) and adopts the mutation strategies of a differential evolution to balance exploration and exploitation. To escape in special environments, a manual wall-following fuzzy logic controller (WF-FLC) is designed. The experimental results show that the proposed MSABC method has improved the performance of average fitness, navigation time, and travel distance by 79.75%, 33.03%, and 10.74%, respectively, compared with the traditional ABC method. To prove the feasibility of the proposed controller, experiments were carried out on the actual PIONEER 3-DX mobile robot, and the proposed navigation control method was successfully completed.

Mobile robot automatic navigation control algorithm based on fuzzy neural network in industrial Internet of things environment

Mobile robot is an important developing direction in the field of robotics, it is widely used in Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) environment, agriculture, military, transportation, services with the coming of 5G wireless communication technology. Automatic navigation control technology is the core in these research areas, which is also the key technology for mobile robot to achieve intelligentization and autonomation.The article discusses and researches the neural network technology and its application in mobile robot navigation control. For the characteristics and research of mobile robot navigation problem, it finds the way to improve the mobile robot intelligentization, level of the self-organization, self-learning and adaptive capability. The combination of neural network with other intelligent algorithms solves autonomous navigation problem of the mobile robot in the complex uncertain environments and unknown variable environments. The mobile robot navigation control problem using fuzzy neural network can achieve a more effective real-time navigation control performance through amending the network weights by self-study according to the navigation priori knowledge of human experts.

Distributed evolutionary learning control for mobile robot navigation based on virtual and physical agents

This paper presents a distributed evolutionary learning control based on social wound treatment for mobile robot navigation using an integrated multi-robot system comprised of simulated and physical robots. To do so, this work proposes an extension of the population-based metaheuristic wound treatment optimization (WTO) method into a distributed scheme. In addition, this distributed WTO method is implemented on the multi-robot system allowing them to experience the environment in their own and communicate their findings, resulting in an emergence intelligence. We implemented our proposal using the combination of five simulated robots with one physical robot for tuning a navigation controller to move freely in a workspace. Results showed that the solution found by this multi-robot system aims using the output controller in the physical robot for successfully achieving the goal to move the robot around a U-maze, without applying any transfer learning approach. We consider this proposal useful in evolutionary robotics, and of great importance to decrease the gap related to transfer knowledge in robotics from simulation to reality.

Automatic control of mobile robot based on autonomous navigation algorithm

Autonomous navigation control is the key technology of mobile robot. The navigation algorithm of mobile robot is studied in this paper. A simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) algorithm based on particle filter is designed. Then, it is combined with VFH obstacle avoidance algorithm to obtain the navigation algorithm and conduct experiments on it. Through the simulation experiment in MATLAB environment, it is found that the use of SLAM algorithm can reduce the position error of the robot. The average error is 0.003 m, while the average position error without SLAM algorithm is about 0.009 m, which proves the reliability of SLAM algorithm. Then, the simulation experiment of the navigation algorithm also proves that the algorithm can avoid obstacles and reach the destination accurately. The research in this paper provides some theoretical references for the further development of autonomous navigation control of mobile robots.

A Heuristic Elastic Particle Swarm Optimization Algorithm for Robot Path Planning

Path planning, as the core of navigation control for mobile robots, has become the focus of research in the field of mobile robots. Various path planning algorithms have been recently proposed. In this paper, in view of the advantages and disadvantages of different path planning algorithms, a heuristic elastic particle swarm algorithm is proposed. Using the path planned by the A* algorithm in a large-scale grid for global guidance, the elastic particle swarm optimization algorithm uses a shrinking operation to determine the globally optimal path formed by locally optimal nodes so that the particles can converge to it rapidly. Furthermore, in the iterative process, the diversity of the particles is ensured by a rebound operation. Computer simulation and real experimental results show that the proposed algorithm not only overcomes the shortcomings of the A* algorithm, which cannot yield the shortest path, but also avoids the problem of failure to converge to the globally optimal path, owing to a lack of heuristic information. Additionally, the proposed algorithm maintains the simplicity and high efficiency of both the algorithms.

Navigation control of mobile robot using interval type-2 neural fuzzy controller optimized by dynamic group differential evolution

This study developed and effectively implemented an efficient navigation control of a mobile robot in unknown environments. The proposed navigation control method consists of mode manager, wall-following mode, and towards-goal mode. The interval type-2 neural fuzzy controller optimized by the dynamic group differential evolution is exploited for reinforcement learning to develop an adaptive wall-following controller. The wall-following performance of the robot is evaluated by a proposed fitness function. The mode manager switches to the proper mode according to the relation between the mobile robot and the environment, and an escape mechanism is added to prevent the robot falling into the dead cycle. The experimental results of wall-following show that dynamic group differential evolution is superior to other methods. In addition, the navigation control results further show that the moving track of proposed model is better than other methods and it successfully completes the navigation control in unknown environments.

Wall-following and Navigation Control of Mobile Robot Using Reinforcement Learning Based on Dynamic Group Artificial Bee Colony

This study proposes an efficient wall-following and navigation control model that includes three control modes, namely w all-f ollowing (WF), t oward-g oal (TG), and b ehavior m anager (BM). To achieve an adaptive controller for WF mode, an efficientr ecurrent f uzzy c erebellar m odel a rticulation c ontroller (RFCMAC) based on d ynamic g roup a rtificial b ee c olony (DGABC) is proposed for implementing reinforcement learning process. The fitness function includes four assessment factors which are defined as follows: (1) maintaining safe distance between the mobile robot and the wall; (2) ensuring successfully running a cycle; (3) avoiding mobile robot collisions; (4) mobile robot running at a maximum speed. Moreover, the BM is used to switch WF mode and TG mode, and is employed as an escape mechanism based on the relationship between the robot and the environment. The experimental results show that the proposed DGABC is more effective than the traditional ABC in WF mode. The proposed control method also obtains a better navigation control than other methods in unknown environments.

A New Approach of Fusion Behavior-Based Fuzzy Control for Mobile Robot Navigation

A new fusion approach for a finite number of behaviors for mobile robot is presented. The proposed method can enable multiple behaviors. The degree of activation (DA) of each behavior is handled intelligently to ensure the autonomous navigation of a mobile robot in a dynamic and uncertain environment. Simulation results clearly show the capacity of the new algorithm to manage and merge more than two behaviors at the same time. The general algorithm is based on five fuzzy controllers that will lead the robot to reach a destination from a starting point, while avoiding static and dynamic obstacles, as well as the holes avoidance during its navigation.

Realtime Application of Constrained Predictive Control for Mobile Robot Navigation

This work addresses the implementation issue of constrained Model Predictive Control (MPC) for the autonomous trajectory-tracking problem. The chosen process to control is a Wheeled Mobile Robot (WMR) described by a discrete, Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO), state-space and linear parameter varying kinematic model. The main motivation of the constrained MPC usage in this case relies on its ability in considering, in a straightforward way, control and states constraints that naturally arise in trajectory tracking practical problems. The efficiency of the presented control scheme is validated through experimental results on a two wheeled mobile robot using both STM32F429II and STM32F407ZG microcontrollers. The controller implementation is facilitated by the usage of the automatic C code generation and interesting optimization before real-time execution. Based on the experimental results obtained, the good performance and robustness of the proposed control scheme are established.

Mobile robot navigation control using recurrent fuzzy cerebellar model articulation controller based on improved dynamic artificial bee colony

In this study, an efficient navigation control method of mobile robot is proposed. The proposed navigation control method consists of behavior manager, toward goal behavior, and wall-following behavior. According to the relative position between the mobile robot and the environment, the behavior manager switches to determine toward goal behavior or wall-following behavior of mobile robot. A novel recurrent fuzzy cerebellar model articulation controller based on an improved dynamic artificial bee colony is proposed for performing wall-following control of mobile robot. The proposed improved dynamic artificial bee colony algorithm uses the sharing mechanism and the dynamic identity update to improve the performance of optimization. A reinforcement learning method is adopted to train the wall-following control of mobile robot. Experimental results show that the proposed method obtains a better navigation control than other methods in unknown environment.

Mobile robot navigation in unknown static environments using ANFIS controller

Summary Navigation and obstacle avoidance are the most important task for any mobile robots. This article presents the Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Inference System (ANFIS) controller for mobile robot navigation and obstacle avoidance in the unknown static environments. The different sensors such as ultrasonic range finder sensor and sharp infrared range sensor are used to detect the forward obstacles in the environments. The inputs of the ANFIS controller are obstacle distances obtained from the sensors, and the controller output is a robot steering angle. The primary objective of the present work is to use ANFIS controller to guide the mobile robot in the given environments. Computer simulations are conducted through MATLAB software and implemented in real time by using C/C++ language running Arduino microcontroller based mobile robot. Moreover, the successful experimental results on the actual mobile robot demonstrate the effectiveness and efficiency of the proposed controller.

IWO-based adaptive neuro-fuzzy controller for mobile robot navigation in cluttered environments

In this paper, a new hybrid intelligent motion planning approach to mobile robot navigation is presented. In this new hybrid methodology, the invasive weed optimization (IWO) algorithm is used for training the premise parameters, and the least square estimation (LSE) method is used for training the consequent part of the adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system (ANFIS). In this proposed navigational model, different kinds of sensor-extracted information, such as front obstacle distance (FOD), right obstacle distance (ROD), left obstacle distance (LOD), heading angle (HA), left wheel velocity (LWV), and right wheel velocity (RWV), are given input to the hybrid controller, in order to calculate the suitable steering angle (SA) for the robot. Using the IWO algorithm, the obtained root mean of squared error (RMSE) for the training data set in the ANFIS is 0.0013. The simulation results are verified by the real-time experimental results, using the Khepera III mobile robot to show the versatility and effectiveness of the proposed hybrid navigational algorithm. The results obtained using the proposed hybrid algorithm are validated by comparison with the results from other intelligent algorithms. Finally, it is proved that the proposed hybrid navigational controller can be implemented in the robot for navigation in any complex environments.

Design and Implementation of Neural Network Based Controller for Mobile Robot Navigation in Unknown Environments

Design and Implementation of Neural Network Based Controller for Mobile Robot Navigation in Unknown Environments

Online Control of DC Motors Using Fuzzy Logic Controller for Remote Operated Robots

In this paper, a fuzzy logic controller is designed for a DC motor which can be used for navigation control of mobile robots. These mobile robots can be used for agricultural, defense and assorted social applications. The robots used in these fields can reduce manpower, save human life and can be operated using remote control from a distant place. The developed fuzzy logic controller is used to control navigation speed and steering angle according to the desired reference position. Differential drive is used to control the steering angle and the speed of the robot. Two DC motors are connected with the rear wheels of the robot. They are controlled by a fuzzy logic controller to offer accurate steering angle and the driving speed of the robot. Its location is monitored using GPS (Global Positioning System) on a real time basis. IR sensors in the robot detect obstacles around the robot. The designed fuzzy logic controller has been implemented in a robot, which depicts that the robot could avoid obstacle as well as perform its operation efficiently with remote online control.