Efficient Derivative Evaluation for Rigid-body Dynamics based on Recursive Algorithms subject to Kinematic and Loop Constraints

Simulation, optimization and control of robotic and bio-mechanical systems depend on a mathematical model description, typically a rigid-body system connected by joints, for which efficient algorithms to compute the forward or inverse dynamics exist. Models that e.g.\ include spring-damper systems are subject to both kinematic and loop constraints. Gradient-based optimization and control methods require derivatives … Read more

Combining Multi-Level Real-time Iterations of Nonlinear Model Predictive Control to Realize Squatting Motions on Leo

Today’s humanoid robots are complex mechanical systems with many degrees of freedom that are built to achieve locomotion skills comparable to humans. In order to synthesize whole-body motions, real-tme capable direct methods of optimal control are a subject of contemporary research. To this end, Nonlinear Model Predictive Control is the method of choice to realize … Read more

High-Level Interfaces for the Multiple Shooting Code for Optimal Control MUSCOD

The demand for model-based simulation and optimization solutions requires the availability of software frameworks that not only provide computational capabilities, but also help to ease the formulation and implementation of the respective optimal control problems. In this article, we present and discuss recent development efforts and applicable work flows using the example of MUSCOD, the … Read more