MPC Based Trajectory Planning for Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor

Published online: 10/11/2025

Authors

Corressponding author's email:

vinhhao@hcmut.edu.vn

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54644/jte.2025.1795

Keywords:

PMSM, Model Predictive Control, Load Torque Observer, Trajectory Planning, Space-Vector Pulse Width Modulation

Abstract

Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) is increasingly used in applications requiring precise control, particularly in robotic joint control systems. This study aims to assess the feasibility of applying Model Predictive Control (MPC) for position and velocity control of PMSM. The research methodology involves using simulations to verify the effectiveness of MPC, along with the integration of an Kalman Filter (KF) to estimate external loads, thereby improving response time and control over motor parameters. Simulation results demonstrate that MPC achieves high precision in controlling PMSM under basic trajectory planning modes, while the KF enhances load estimation accuracy, allowing the system to stabilize quickly. Additionally, the algorithm has been tested to operate stably at low frequencies, confirming the applicability of MPC in real-time systems. The study concludes that the combination of MPC and KF is a feasible and effective solution for precise PMSM control, with broad potential applications in modern control systems.

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Nhat Nam Dang, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology, VNU-HCM, Vietnam

Nhat Nam Dang is pursuing a B.S. degree in Control Engineering & Automation at Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology, Vietnam. His research interest focuses on control algorithms in embedded systems.

Email: nam.dang932037@hcmut.edu.vn. ORCID:  https://orcid.org/0009-0001-4917-8948

Duc Anh Le, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology, VNU-HCM, Vietnam

Duc Anh Le is pursuing a B.S. degree in Control Engineering & Automation at Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology, Vietnam. His research interest focuses on control algorithm.

Email: anh.anhle44@hcmut.edu.vn. ORCID:  https://orcid.org/0009-0001-7335-8367

Vinh Hao Nguyen, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology, VNU-HCM, Vietnam

Vinh Hao Nguyen is presently a lecturer of electrical and electronics engineering at Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology, Vietnam. He received B.S. and M.S. degrees in electrical and electronics engineering from Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology, Vietnam, in 2001 and 2003, respectively. He received Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Ulsan, Korea, in 2009. His research interests are INS/GPS positioning system, autonomous robot and adaptive control system.

Email: vinhhao@hcmut.edu.vn. ORCID:  https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2868-5534

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N. N. Dang, D. A. Le, and V. H. Nguyen, “MPC Based Trajectory Planning for Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor: Published online: 10/11/2025”, JTE, Nov. 2025.

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