[This corrects the article DOI: 10.3389/frobt.2024.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: The paper introduces a novel optimal feedforward controller for Hydraulic manipulators equipped with a passive grapple, addressing the issue of sway during and after movement. The controller is specifically applied to a forwarder machine used in forestry for log-loading tasks.
Methods: The controller is designed for smooth operation, low computational demands, and efficient sway damping.