PPO-based Dynamic Control of Uncertain Floating Platforms in the Zero-G Environment

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Main Authors: Ramezani, Mahya, Alandihallaj, M. Amin, Hein, Andreas M.
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Published: 2024
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author Ramezani, Mahya
Alandihallaj, M. Amin
Hein, Andreas M.
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Alandihallaj, M. Amin
Hein, Andreas M.
contents In the field of space exploration, floating platforms play a crucial role in scientific investigations and technological advancements. However, controlling these platforms in zero-gravity environments presents unique challenges, including uncertainties and disturbances. This paper introduces an innovative approach that combines Proximal Policy Optimization (PPO) with Model Predictive Control (MPC) in the zero-gravity laboratory (Zero-G Lab) at the University of Luxembourg. This approach leverages PPO's reinforcement learning power and MPC's precision to navigate the complex control dynamics of floating platforms. Unlike traditional control methods, this PPO-MPC approach learns from MPC predictions, adapting to unmodeled dynamics and disturbances, resulting in a resilient control framework tailored to the zero-gravity environment. Simulations and experiments in the Zero-G Lab validate this approach, showcasing the adaptability of the PPO agent. This research opens new possibilities for controlling floating platforms in zero-gravity settings, promising advancements in space exploration.
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spellingShingle PPO-based Dynamic Control of Uncertain Floating Platforms in the Zero-G Environment
Ramezani, Mahya
Alandihallaj, M. Amin
Hein, Andreas M.
Robotics
Artificial Intelligence
Systems and Control
In the field of space exploration, floating platforms play a crucial role in scientific investigations and technological advancements. However, controlling these platforms in zero-gravity environments presents unique challenges, including uncertainties and disturbances. This paper introduces an innovative approach that combines Proximal Policy Optimization (PPO) with Model Predictive Control (MPC) in the zero-gravity laboratory (Zero-G Lab) at the University of Luxembourg. This approach leverages PPO's reinforcement learning power and MPC's precision to navigate the complex control dynamics of floating platforms. Unlike traditional control methods, this PPO-MPC approach learns from MPC predictions, adapting to unmodeled dynamics and disturbances, resulting in a resilient control framework tailored to the zero-gravity environment. Simulations and experiments in the Zero-G Lab validate this approach, showcasing the adaptability of the PPO agent. This research opens new possibilities for controlling floating platforms in zero-gravity settings, promising advancements in space exploration.
title PPO-based Dynamic Control of Uncertain Floating Platforms in the Zero-G Environment
topic Robotics
Artificial Intelligence
Systems and Control
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2407.03224