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AI-Enabled Force and Torque Control for Human Robot Interaction

· i-manager's Journal on Augmented & Virtual Reality · 0 citations · 4 references

Abstract

Safe and intuitive human robot interaction (HRI) requires precise regulation of contact forces and torques while adapting to dynamic and uncertain human behavior. Traditional impedance and admittance control strategies rely on fixed parameters and accurate system modeling, which often limit their performance in unstructured or collaborative environments. This paper presents an AI-enabled force and torque control framework that integrates machine learning techniques with conventional control methods to enhance adaptability, compliance, and safety in physical human robot interaction. The proposed approach employs deep neural networks and reinforcement learning to learn human intent and interaction dynamics directly from multi-modal sensor data, including force torque sensors, joint encoders, and inertial measurements. By continuously adjusting control gains in real time, the system achieves stable interaction while minimizing excessive contact forces and undesired torques. Experimental evaluations conducted on a collaborative robotic platform demonstrate significant improvements over classical control schemes, including reduced interaction force peaks, smoother torque profiles, and improved task execution efficiency during cooperative manipulation tasks. The results indicate that AI-driven force and torque control can substantially improve robustness, adaptability, and user comfort in human robot collaboration, making it a promising solution for applications in rehabilitation robotics, assistive devices, and industrial cobots.

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