Dynamic redundancy resolution for mobile manipulators using position fuzzy controller

In this paper, we present a dynamic redundancy resolution technique for mobile manipulators using a position fuzzy controller. First, the dynamic model of the mobile manipulator in feasible motion space is given. Next, a control algorithm is proposed which resolve the redundancy by decoupling the motion of the system into the end-effector motion in the task space and an internal motion in the null space and controls them in prioritized basis with priority given to the primary task. In order to achieve a good end-effector trajectory tracking, a position fuzzy controller is used to provide the torques needed to move the end-effector along the desired trajectory. Simulation results are given to illustrate the coordination of two subsystems in executing the desired trajectories.