Nonlinear Model Predictive Impedance Control of a Fully Actuated Hexarotor for Physical Interaction.

In this paper, the problem of a fully actuated hexarotor performing a physical interaction with the environment through a rigidly attached tool is considered. A nonlinear model predictive impedance control (NMPIC) method is proposed to achieve the goal in which the controller is able to simultaneously handle the constraints and maintain the compliant behavior. The design of NMPIC is the combination of a nonlinear model predictive control and impedance control based on the dynamics of the system.