Design, Modeling and Kinematics Analysis of a Novel Serial/Parallel Pole Climbing and Manipulating Robot

Volume 2 ◽  
2004 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. R. Vossoughi ◽  
S. Bagheri ◽  
M. Tavakoli ◽  
M. R. Zakerzadeh ◽  
M. Hosseinzadeh
Keyword(s):  
Cross Section ◽  
Inverse Kinematics ◽  
Parallel Mechanism ◽  
Main Part ◽  
Target Point ◽  
Tubular Structures ◽  
Kinematics Analysis ◽  
Kinematics Model ◽  
Workspace Analysis ◽  
Forward And Inverse Kinematics

This paper introduces a multi-task 4 DOF pole climbing/manipulating robotic mechanism. A hybrid serial/parallel mechanism, providing 2 translations and 2 rotations, have been designed as the main part of the mechanism. This robotic mechanism can travel along tubular structures with bends, branches and step changes in cross section. It is also able to perform manipulation, repair and maintenance tasks after reaching the target point on the structure. After introducing the mechanism, a kinematics model and the forward and inverse kinematics as well as the workspace analysis of the mechanism are presented.

Kinematic Modeling of a Novel RR-RP Hybrid Serial-Parallel Mechanism With Variable Topology

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brian J. Slaboch ◽  
Peter Holtzen ◽  
Luis A. Rodriguez
Keyword(s):  
Inverse Kinematics ◽  
Parallel Mechanism ◽  
Lower Cost ◽  
Velocity Analysis ◽  
Kinematic Modeling ◽  
Efficient Mechanism ◽  
Lower Weight ◽  
Workspace Analysis ◽  
Variable Topology ◽  
Forward And Inverse Kinematics

Abstract This paper introduces a new mechanism that will be classified as an RR-RP hybrid serial-parallel mechanism with variable topology. A mechanism with variable topology is a mechanism that can change its topology due to a change it its joints constraint geometric profile. The RR-RP is unique in that it combines the functionality of both an RR and RP serial manipulator without the need for an additional actuator, leading to a lower weight, lower cost, and more efficient mechanism. The new mechanism and its topology are presented, followed by a workspace analysis, derivation of the forward and inverse kinematics, and velocity analysis of the new mechanism.

scholarly journals Stability and Gait Planning of 3-UPU Hexapod Walking Robot

Robotics ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 48 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruiqin Li ◽  
Hongwei Meng ◽  
Shaoping Bai ◽  
Yinyin Yao ◽  
Jianwei Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Inverse Kinematics ◽  
Parallel Mechanism ◽  
Step Length ◽  
Parallel Robot ◽  
Search Method ◽  
Walking Robot ◽  
Gait Control ◽  
Gait Planning ◽  
Forward And Inverse Kinematics ◽  
Passing Ability

The paper presents an innovative hexapod walking robot built with 3-UPU parallel mechanism. In the robot, the parallel mechanism is used as both an actuator to generate walking and also a connecting body to connect two groups of three legs, thus enabling the robot to walk with simple gait by very few motors. In this paper, forward and inverse kinematics solutions are obtained. The workspace of the parallel mechanism is analyzed using limit boundary search method. The walking stability of the robot is analyzed, which yields the robot’s maximum step length. The gait planning of the hexapod walking robot is studied for walking on both flat and uneven terrains. The new robot, combining the advantages of parallel robot and walking robot, has a large carrying capacity, strong passing ability, flexible turning ability, and simple gait control for its deployment for uneven terrains.

Analysis of a mechanism with redundant drive for antenna pointing

2016 ◽  
Vol 231 (2) ◽  
pp. 229-239 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xin Li ◽  
Xilun Ding ◽  
Gregory S Chirikjian
Keyword(s):  
Inverse Kinematics ◽  
Parallel Mechanism ◽  
Numerical Examples ◽  
Pointing Device ◽  
Key Factor ◽  
Rotary Motors ◽  
Redundantly Actuated ◽  
Pointing Accuracy ◽  
Forward And Inverse Kinematics ◽  
Redundant Drive

Orientation accuracy is a key factor in the design of mechanisms for antenna pointing. Our design uses a redundantly actuated parallel mechanism which may provide an effective way to solve this problem, and even can increase its payload capability and reliability. The presented mechanism can be driven by rotary motors fixed on the base to reduce the inertia of the moving parts and to lower the power consumption. The mechanism is redundantly actuated by three arms, and is used as a two-dimensional antenna tracking and pointing device. Both the forward and inverse kinematics are investigated to find all the possible solutions. Detailed characters of the platform are analyzed to demonstrate the advantages in eliminating singularities and improving pointing accuracy. A method of calculating the overconstrained orientational error is also proposed based on the differential kinematics. All the methods are verified by numerical examples.

Analysis of the Kinematics of an Eight-Wheeled Mobile Platform

2013 ◽  
Vol 198 ◽  
pp. 67-72
Author(s):  
Marek Stania
Keyword(s):  
Inverse Kinematics ◽  
Object Motion ◽  
Forward Kinematics ◽  
Contact Phenomenon ◽  
Kinematics Model ◽  
Inverse Kinematics Problem ◽  
Transport Vehicle ◽  
Forward And Inverse Kinematics ◽  
Motion Parameters ◽  
Simulation Results

This paper presents the modeling problem connected with the autonomous transport vehicle designed at Hochschule Ravensburg-Weingarten. The forward and inverse kinematics problem of eight-wheeled autonomous transport vehicle have been formulated and solved, additionally examples of simulation results representing the changes of individual motion parameters have been presented. Contact phenomenon between foundation and drive wheel has been taken into account in the kinematics model. Motion trajectory and velocity of the selected point belonging to the platform have been intended while the inverse kinematics problem has been solved. The forward kinematics problem has been worked out in order to verify correctness of the studied kinematics model. The presented simulation results point out compatibility of the worked out kinematics model of investigated object. The worked out models allow carrying out analysis of object motion through simulation investigations on the basis of proposed computational model.

Kinematics Analysis of a New 3-DOF Rotational Parallel Mechanism

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ziming Chen ◽  
Wen-ao Cao ◽  
Zhen Huang
Keyword(s):  
Inverse Kinematics ◽  
Parallel Mechanism ◽  
Kinematics Analysis ◽  
Revolute Joints ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Orientation Workspace

In this paper a new rotational parallel mechanism which has three rotational freedoms is studied. This mechanism consists of only revolute joints. In this mechanism, no joints intersect with each other. The constraint and motion properties are analyzed. The inverse kinematics is solved and the orientation workspace is studied. In the end, the relationship between the orientation workspace and the link lengths is shown.

Kinematics Analysis and Simulation of the Power-on-Live Manipulator

2014 ◽  
Vol 709 ◽  
pp. 316-322
Author(s):  
Xu Dong ◽  
Zhong Cai Zheng ◽  
Yan Gao ◽  
Zhen Ting Jiang ◽  
Hai Yong Xiao
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Dynamic Simulation ◽  
Hydraulic System ◽  
Inverse Kinematics ◽  
Simulation Software ◽  
Forward Kinematics ◽  
Kinematics Analysis ◽  
Six Dof ◽  
Forward And Inverse Kinematics

The Power-On-Live Manipulator with hydraulic system can complete many different repair works in the Substation. This paper focuses on the study of the kinematics of six DOF manipulator, and establishes the forward kinematics equation based on the analysis of the whole power-on-live manipulator. The methods of analytical and geometric are used to complete the power-on-live manipulator’s inverse kinematics calculations, and then the effectiveness of the power-on-live manipulator’s forward and inverse kinematics are verified by the numerical simulation software and the dynamic simulation software.

Inverse Kinematics Analysis of a 2-Dof Spherical Parallel Shift Manipulator

2015 ◽  
Vol 741 ◽  
pp. 687-690
Author(s):  
Lu Xi Chen ◽  
Zhan Xian Li ◽  
Zhi Jun Wang
Keyword(s):  
Inverse Kinematics ◽  
Parallel Mechanism ◽  
Inverse Solution ◽  
Structure Characteristic ◽  
Chinese Characters ◽  
Kinematics Analysis ◽  
Parallel Shift ◽  
Kinematics Simulation ◽  
Spherical Parallel Mechanism

Shift manipulator requires the transmission shift lever end Chinese characters ‘Wang’ motion, this paper proposes a kind of 2-Dof asymmetric spherical parallel mechanism to realize the movement. The structure characteristic and the trajectory of the manipulator are described. The position inverse solution of the 2-Dof spherical parallel mechanism is obtained by inverse kinematics analysis. Inverse kinematics simulation of the parallel mechanism is proposed finally.

scholarly journals Design and Analysis of a Novel Tree Climbing Robot Mechanism

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ru-Gui Wang ◽  
Hai-Bo Huang ◽  
Yi Li ◽  
Ji-Wei Yuan
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Physical Model ◽  
Inverse Kinematics ◽  
Parallel Mechanism ◽  
Screw Theory ◽  
Singular Points ◽  
Climbing Robot ◽  
Overall Design ◽  
Forward And Inverse Kinematics ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract In this paper, a novel tree climbing robot mechanism was designed, based on the tree climbing movement and posture of the primates. The overall design and tree climbing gait of the tree climbing robot were analyzed in detail. According to the screw theory, the DOF of the leg of the tree climbing robot is calculated. The forward and inverse kinematics equations of the tree climbing robot were established and solved. The kinematics of the leg parallel mechanism was established, furthermore, the singularity of the leg mechanism was analyzed and three types of singularity were derived. The simplified diagrams and the corresponding model diagrams, at the singular points, were drawn. Finally, the movement is simulated and analyzed. And the changes of the leg joint angular and the foot-end displacement and the relationship between the driving displacement and angles of the tree climbing robot by numerical simulation is obtained at the same time. Prototype physical model of the tree climbing robot was made, which further verified the rationality and feasibility of the tree climbing robot mechanism studied in this paper.

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