Comparison of linear observation techniques for robust load torque estimation in actuators

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Main Authors: Ruderman, Michael, Brescia, Elia, Savastio, Luigi P., Massenio, Paolo R., Naso, David, Cascella, Giuseppe L.
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Published: 2025
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author Ruderman, Michael
Brescia, Elia
Savastio, Luigi P.
Massenio, Paolo R.
Naso, David
Cascella, Giuseppe L.
author_facet Ruderman, Michael
Brescia, Elia
Savastio, Luigi P.
Massenio, Paolo R.
Naso, David
Cascella, Giuseppe L.
contents The paper addresses the problem of estimating robustly the external load torque in rotary actuator systems, when only the generated motor drive torque and angular displacement are the available input and output. We compare, theoretically and experimentally, two sufficiently established linear observation techniques (i) reduced-order Luenberger observer and (ii) disturbance observer, both using the same identified model of a permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM)-based actuator. Our goal is to highlight several aspects related to the implementation, relative degree of the input-torque to estimated-load-torque transfer characteristics, observer open-loop transfer function, and the associated sensitivity (respectively stability margins) with respect to inherently uncertain system plants. Apart from the developed analysis, a detailed experimental case study is demonstrated where the load torque sensor provides reference measurements and allows for evaluation of both observers.
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spellingShingle Comparison of linear observation techniques for robust load torque estimation in actuators
Ruderman, Michael
Brescia, Elia
Savastio, Luigi P.
Massenio, Paolo R.
Naso, David
Cascella, Giuseppe L.
Systems and Control
The paper addresses the problem of estimating robustly the external load torque in rotary actuator systems, when only the generated motor drive torque and angular displacement are the available input and output. We compare, theoretically and experimentally, two sufficiently established linear observation techniques (i) reduced-order Luenberger observer and (ii) disturbance observer, both using the same identified model of a permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM)-based actuator. Our goal is to highlight several aspects related to the implementation, relative degree of the input-torque to estimated-load-torque transfer characteristics, observer open-loop transfer function, and the associated sensitivity (respectively stability margins) with respect to inherently uncertain system plants. Apart from the developed analysis, a detailed experimental case study is demonstrated where the load torque sensor provides reference measurements and allows for evaluation of both observers.
title Comparison of linear observation techniques for robust load torque estimation in actuators
topic Systems and Control
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2511.17025