Development of an Adaptive Control Algorithm for Autonomous Robotic Systems in Manufacturing

Abstract

Integration of autonomous robotic systems is changing the manufacturing sector paradigms. With these advanced machines, these revolutionizing the production process, and making production processes more efficient and better quality. This revolution is based on this crucial need for highly sophisticated control algorithms that can cope with manufacturing environment dynamics. The adaptive control algorithms discussed in this article were developed for autonomous robotic systems being used within industrial settings and argue that the potential of available modern control algorithms for adaptive control has not been fully realized. The capacity for flexible, intelligent robotic solutions to the manufacturing operations is growing in response to the increasing complexity and diversity of manufacturing operations. No longer do traditional control methods of rigid programming with limited capability for uncertainty guidance work toward accomplishing these objectives. This is a significant leap forward because it allows the robots to learn, adjust and refine their performance in real time via the adoption of adaptive control algorithms. The algorithms presented in these innovative algorithms were inspired from different fields like artificial intelligence, machine learning, and sophisticated control theory. Adaptive control systems are capable of continuously analyzing sensor and environmental feedback and performance metrics in order to adapt robot behavior over a large range of manufacturing scenarios in order to maintain optimal operation. These algorithms bring exciting opportunities and formidable challenges in their development. Engineers and researchers to search the reaches of the possible, to engineer control systems not only adaptive, but robust, efficient and safe. Along the way of exploring the current state of the art of this hi-tech, we’ll discover the principles, methods and concrete applications in which this technology is paving the road of autonomous robotics in manufacturing.