Human-Behavior Learning for Infinite-Horizon Optimal Tracking Problems of Robot Manipulators

In this paper, a human-behavior learning approach for optimal tracking control of robot manipulators is proposed. The approach is a generalization of the reinforcement learning control problem which merges the capabilities of different intelligent and control techniques in order to solve the tracking task. Three cognitive models are used: robot and reference dynamics and neural networks. The convergence of the algorithm is achieved under a persistent exciting and experience replay fulfillment. The algorithm learns online the optimal decision making controller according to the proposed cognitive models. Simulations were carry out to verify the approach using a 2-DOF planar robot.