Adaptive and Robust Terrain Classification Control Algorithm for a Spherical Robot

This article proposes an adaptive and robust terrain classification control algorithm for a pendulum-driven spherical robot, aiming to solve the problem of insufficient control accuracy caused by using the same controller for different terrains. The common terrains are classified into three categories, and a terrain classification dataset is established based on the vibration signal of the robot. Using LightGBM, combined with the feature window and window voter algorithm proposed in this article, the terrain classification results are corresponded with three proposed controllers. Physical experiment results show that the proposed classification control algorithm can work stably in different terrains, guiding the spherical robot to select the optimal controller to improve its motion performance.