Oliver Sawodny

TL;DR: In this paper, an efficient multi-objective model based optimization approach for the optimal sizing of all components and the determination of the best power electronic layout is presented, which includes detailed components models and an optimized energy dispatch strategy which enables the optimal design of the energy system with respect to an adequate control for the specific configuration.

TL;DR: A model-based MIMO controller in actuator space was developed, that is based on a spatial dynamic model with one mass point per section, using feedback linearization, so the actuators can be decoupled and feedforward control in combination with linear controllers can be applied.

TL;DR: A flatness based position controller for the pneumatic artificial muscles is presented, which possesses a high pulling force to 4000N and a very long lifetime at least to 10 million switching cycles.

TL;DR: A linear-quadratic strategy for the passenger compartment of a battery electric vehicle is developed with the aim to reduce the power consumption of the heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) system.

TL;DR: The dynamic equations for each actuator state are derived using the Euler-Lagrange formalism and forces, positions and velocities are transformed to a global reference system using the homogeneous transformation based on constant curvature robot kinematics and its derivatives.