Published online by Cambridge University Press: 08 April 2015
In this paper, we present a novel stochastic framework for network-based bilateral teleoperation systems. A Bayesian approach, which provides robust tracking performance in real-world applications, is proposed to estimate and predict the stochastic variables and compensate for the unreliable network conditions. Combining with a practical approach in transport and application layers of the Internet, this paper demonstrates a high performance and efficient prediction and estimation method for bilateral teleoperation system. Experimental results show that the proposed Bayesian approach estimates and predicts true position and force data over unreliable network conditions, and therefore, improves the performance of overall teleoperation systems.