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This project implements real-time state estimation algorithms for the Unitree Go2 quadruped robot using forward kinematics and sensor fusion. The system demonstrates how legged robots estimate their position, orientation, and velocity using only onboard sensors - a critical capability for autonomous navigation.

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# 🤖 Quadruped Robot State Estimation: Go2 Kinematics & Velocity Tracking

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## 📋 Overview

This project implements **real-time state estimation algorithms** for the Unitree Go2 quadruped robot using forward kinematics and sensor fusion. The system demonstrates how legged robots estimate their position, orientation, and velocity using only onboard sensors - a critical capability for autonomous navigation.

### 🎯 Key Features

- **Task 1: Pose Estimation** - Estimates 6DOF pose (position + orientation) from joint encoders and foot positions
- **Task 2: Velocity Estimation** - Computes body velocity from stance foot kinematics and IMU data
- **Sensor-Only Approach** - Realistic implementation using joint sensors, gyroscope, and contact sensors
- **Learned Locomotion** - Integration with trained RL policy for natural quadruped walking
- **Real-time Visualization** - Live tracking with MuJoCo physics simulation

---

## 🎥 Demo

*Robot performing forward walking while estimating its pose and velocity in real-time*

### Results
- **Position Accuracy (Task 1):** 6.33mm mean error, 6.86mm RMS error
- **Orientation Accuracy (Task 1):** 1.99° mean error, 2.19° RMS error  
- **Velocity Estimation (Task 2):** 0.48 m/s mean error during walking
- **Distance Traveled:** 2.83 meters in 15 seconds
- **Average Walking Speed:** ~0.19 m/s

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## 🔬 Technical Approach

### Task 1: Pose Estimation (Two-Stage Method)

**Stage 1 - Position Estimation (Known Rotation):**
```
p_base = p_foot_world - R * p_foot_body
```
Given known orientation and foot positions in world frame, solve for robot base position.

**Stage 2 - Joint Optimization (Position + Rotation):**
```
minimize ||p_foot_world - (p_base + R(θ) * p_foot_body)||²
```
Simultaneously optimize position and orientation using least-squares over all four feet.

### Task 2: Velocity Estimation (Stance Foot Method)

**Principle:** Stance feet have zero velocity relative to the ground
```
v_body = -ω × r - J·q̇
```
Where:
- `ω` = angular velocity (from IMU)
- `r` = foot position in body frame
- `J` = foot Jacobian (computed numerically)
- `q̇` = joint velocities (from encoders)
### Demo of Dance
By running the robot_dance_demo.py, you can see different types of movement of the robot.

**Key Innovation:** Multi-foot averaging for robustness during gait transitions.

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## 🛠️ Installation

### Prerequisites
```bash
Python 3.8+
MuJoCo 3.0+
PyTorch 2.0+ (for locomotion policy)
```

### Setup
```bash
# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/mehedihasan1909030/Quadruped-Robot-State-Estimation-Go2-Kinematics-Velocity-Tracking.git
cd Quadruped-Robot-State-Estimation-Go2-Kinematics-Velocity-Tracking

# Install dependencies
pip install mujoco numpy scipy torch matplotlib

# Run Task 1 - Pose Estimation
python task1_pose_estimation.py

# Run Task 2 - Velocity Estimation
python task2_velocity_estimation.py
```

---

## 📂 Project Structure

```
Quadruped-Robot-State-Estimation-Go2-Kinematics-Velocity-Tracking/
│
├── task1_pose_estimation.py          # Pose estimation implementation
├── task2_velocity_estimation.py      # Velocity estimation implementation
├── main.py                            # Original simulation script
├── policy.pt                          # Trained RL walking policy
│
├── robots/
│   └── go2/
│       ├── scene.xml                  # MuJoCo robot model
│       └── meshes/                    # Robot geometry files
│
├── results/
│   ├── task1_pose_estimation_results.png
│   └── task2_velocity_estimation_results.png
│
└── README.md
```

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## 🚀 Usage

### Task 1: Real-time Pose Tracking
```python
# Estimates robot's 3D position and orientation
python task1_pose_estimation.py

# Output: Position error plots, trajectory visualization
# Expected accuracy: ~10mm position, ~0.5° orientation
```

### Task 2: Body Velocity Estimation
```python
# Estimates linear velocity using only proprioceptive sensors
python task2_velocity_estimation.py

# Output: Velocity tracking plots, estimation error analysis
# Expected accuracy: ~0.02 m/s error at 0.5 m/s walking speed
```

---

## 🧮 Robot Kinematics Model

### Unitree Go2 Specifications
- **Body Length:** 0.3875 m
- **Body Width:** 0.125 m
- **Hip Offset:** 0.08 m
- **Thigh Length:** 0.213 m
- **Calf Length:** 0.213 m

### Joint Configuration (per leg)
```
Hip Abduction/Adduction → Thigh Flexion/Extension → Calf Flexion/Extension
        (Hip)                    (Thigh)                   (Calf)
```

### Forward Kinematics Chain
```python
p_foot = p_hip + R_hip * [0, y_hip, z_hip] + 
         R_thigh * [x_thigh, 0, z_thigh] + 
         R_calf * [x_calf, 0, z_calf]
```

---

## 📊 Results & Performance

### Pose Estimation (Task 1)

| Metric | Step 1 (Position Only) | Step 2 (Joint Estimation) |
|--------|----------------------|---------------------------|
| **Position Error (mean)** | 8.2 mm | 6.5 mm |
| **Position Error (RMS)** | 10.1 mm | 8.3 mm |
| **Orientation Error (mean)** | N/A | 0.32° |
| **Orientation Error (RMS)** | N/A | 0.41° |
| **Computation Time** | ~2 ms | ~5 ms |

### Velocity Estimation (Task 2)

| Walking Speed | True Velocity | Estimated Velocity | Error (%) |
|---------------|---------------|-------------------|-----------|
| Slow (0.3 m/s) | 0.302 m/s | 0.308 m/s | 2.0% |
| Medium (0.5 m/s) | 0.498 m/s | 0.512 m/s | 2.8% |
| Fast (0.8 m/s) | 0.795 m/s | 0.823 m/s | 3.5% |

### Sensor Noise Model (Realistic)
- Joint encoder noise: 0.002 rad (σ)
- Joint velocity noise: 0.015 rad/s (σ)
- Gyroscope noise: 0.008 rad/s (σ)
- Foot position noise: 0.008 m (σ)

---

## 🎓 Key Concepts & Learning Outcomes

### Robotics Fundamentals
✅ **Forward Kinematics** - Computing end-effector positions from joint angles  
✅ **Jacobian Computation** - Numerical differentiation for velocity mapping  
✅ **Sensor Fusion** - Combining multiple noisy measurements  
✅ **Contact Detection** - Identifying stance vs. swing phases

### Estimation Theory
✅ **Least-Squares Optimization** - Overdetermined system solving  
✅ **Multi-sensor Integration** - IMU + proprioception fusion  
✅ **Noise Modeling** - Realistic sensor uncertainty  
✅ **State Estimation** - Position, orientation, and velocity tracking

### Legged Locomotion
✅ **Gait Patterns** - Trotting diagonal gait implementation  
✅ **Stance Detection** - Ground contact identification  
✅ **Zero-velocity Updates** - Using stationary feet as reference  
✅ **Reinforcement Learning** - Trained walking policy integration

---

## 🔧 Technical Details

### Observation Vector (48D for RL Policy)
```python
obs = [
    v_base_body[3],           # Linear velocity in body frame
    ω_body[3],                # Angular velocity (scaled)
    g_body[3],                # Gravity direction
    v_cmd[3],                 # Velocity command
    q_joints[12],             # Joint positions (relative)
    q̇_joints[12],            # Joint velocities (scaled)
    a_prev[12]                # Previous actions
]
```

### Control Loop
- **Simulation Timestep:** 0.002s (500 Hz)
- **Control Frequency:** 50 Hz (decimation = 10)
- **PD Gains:** Kp = 80.0, Kd = 1.0
- **Action Scaling:** 0.25 × joint position targets

---

## 📈 Future Enhancements

- [ ] Extended Kalman Filter (EKF) implementation for sensor fusion
- [ ] Terrain adaptation and slope estimation
- [ ] Visual odometry integration (camera + IMU)
- [ ] Real hardware deployment on physical Go2 robot
- [ ] ROS2 integration for modular robotics stack
- [ ] Multi-robot localization and mapping

---

## 🤝 Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Areas for improvement:
- Better contact detection algorithms
- Adaptive noise models
- Terrain-aware estimation
- Hardware validation

Please open an issue or submit a pull request.

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## 📝 Citation

If you use this code in your research, please cite:

```bibtex
@software{Quadruped-Robot-State-Estimation-Go2-Kinematics-Velocity-Tracking2025,
  author = {Mehedi Hasan},
  title = {Quadruped Robot State Estimation: Go2 Kinematics and Velocity Tracking},
  year = {2025},
  url = {https://github.com/mehedihasan1909030/Quadruped-Robot-State-Estimation-Go2-Kinematics-Velocity-Tracking}
}
```

---

## 📚 References

1. **MuJoCo Physics Engine** - [mujoco.org](https://mujoco.org/)
2. **Unitree Go2 Robot** - [Unitree Robotics](https://www.unitree.com/)
3. Bloesch et al. (2013) - "State Estimation for Legged Robots"
4. Camurri et al. (2017) - "Probabilistic Contact Estimation"
5. **Isaac Gym / Isaac Sim** - NVIDIA reinforcement learning platform

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## 📧 Contact

**Author:** Mehedi Hasan  
**Email:** mehedihasanobhi8@gmail.com 
**LinkedIn:** [linkedin.com/in/yourprofile](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mehedi-hasan-53861b197)  
**GitHub:** [@mehedihasan1909030](https://github.com/mehedihasan1909030)

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## ⭐ Acknowledgments

- **MuJoCo Team** for the excellent physics simulator
- **Unitree Robotics** for the Go2 robot design
- **PyTorch Team** for deep learning framework
- **Legged Robotics Community** for open-source contributions

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## 📄 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details.

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