Naturally-Switching Admittance Controller

Auto mode switch on force threshold

A bilateral controller for CFETR remote handling that naturally switches between velocity and admittance control when force exceeds a threshold, ensuring operational safety.

Zhang, Jun · Ke, Wu · Zhang, Xuanchen · Han, Hao · Zhang, Tao · Wei, Zhang · Yong, Cheng · Lu, Kun

Nuclear Engineering and Technology 2025

Advantages

Velocity control applied when force is below a predetermined value, otherwise admittance control

Effectiveness of NSVAC validated through simulation and experiments

Meets practical operational requirements and ensures safety throughout the process