Research on the Space Manipulator Control in Capturing Object Based on Noncontact Impedance Control

This paper discusses the control of free flying space manipulators in the impact process which happens in the capturing operation. To solve the intense coupling of the kinematics and dynamics between the space manipulator and the base, this paper builds the noncontact impedance control model of the 6-joint space manipulator system, which can control the space manipulator before impacting with the objects. Computer simulations are performed to verify that the noncontact impedance control method can make the end-effector of the space manipulator keep desired dynamic characteristics and the adjustment of virtual impedance parameters can control the impact force value efficiently.