Nonlinear Model Predictive Control for Trajectory Tracking of a Hexarotor with Actively Tiltable Propellers

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Abstract

This paper presents the dynamic modeling and control of an over-actuated hexarotor with bounded rotor speeds. With actively tiltable propellers, the hexarotor can track six degrees of freedom (DOF) trajectories independently. Based on the state space model, a fast nonlinear model predictive controller (NMPC) using direct multiple shooting is proposed using two different non-linear programming solvers. The performance of the NMPC is analyzed using numerical simulations for step response and trajectory tracking under realistic operational conditions with noisy state estimation, parameter uncertainties, and disturbances. The controller is verified in the Gazebo simulator in a more realistic environment.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2021 International Conference on Automation, Robotics and Applications, ICARA 2021
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages128-134
Number of pages7
ISBN (electronic)978-1-6654-0469-3
Publication statusPublished - 4 Feb 2021
Peer-reviewedYes

Conference

Title2021 International Conference on Automation, Robotics and Applications, ICARA 2021
Duration4 - 6 February 2021
CityVirtual, Prague
CountryCzech Republic

Keywords

Keywords

  • Nonlinear model predictive control (NMPC), control allocation, multirotor, trajectory tracking