Trajectory tracking control of two degrees-of-freedom helicopter based on Udwadia–Kalaba theory

In this article, by using Lagrange energy method, we establish the dynamical model of a two degrees-of-freedom helicopter, which is subject to holonomic constraints. A control method based on Udwadia–Kalaba theory is proposed to achieve the trajectory tracking control of the 2-degrees-of-freedom helicopter. Different from traditional methods, this method could solve the constraint force of the mechanical system without adding additional...