We introduce an optimization method for the trajectory planning of redundant manipulators which achieve a given task with high efficiency, and apply the method to a wheelchair propulsion problem. A GA is used to optimize the redundant variables of a manipulator. Additionally, the procedure of the method does not use any forward dynamics computation. The effectiveness of the proposed algorithm has been shown by applying the method to wheelchair propulsion.
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Robotics, Automation and Mechatronics, 2004 IEEE Conference on
(Volume:2
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Date of Conference: 1-3 Dec. 2004