scholarly journals Shape Programming Using Triangular and Rectangular Soft Robot Primitives

Micromachines ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 236
Author(s):  
Phone Khin ◽  
Jin Low ◽  
Marcelo Ang ◽  
Chen-Hua Yeow
Keyword(s):  
State Transition ◽  
Position Control ◽  
Angular Displacement ◽  
Rotary Joint ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Shape Programming ◽  
Mobility Unit ◽  
Pneumatic Structures ◽  
System Movement ◽  
Position Control System

This paper presents fabric-based soft robotic modules with primitive morphologies, which are analogous to basic geometrical polygons—trilateral and quadrilateral. The two modules are the inflatable beam (IB) and fabric-based rotary actuator (FRA). The FRA module is designed with origami-inspired V-shaped pleats, which creates a trilateral outline. Upon pressurization, the pleats unfold, which enables propagation of angular displacement of the FRA module. This allows the FRA module to be implemented as a mobility unit in the larger assembly of pneumatic structures. In the following, we examine various ways by which FRA modules can be connected to IB modules. We studied how different ranges of motion can be achieved by varying the design of the rotary joint of the assemblies. Using a state transition-based position control system, movement of the assembled modules could be controlled by regulating the pneumatic pressurization of the FRA module at the joint. These basic modules allow us to build different types of pneumatic structures. In this paper, using IB and FRA modules of various dimensions, we constructed a soft robotic limb with an end effector, which can be attached to wheelchairs to provide assistive grasping functions for users with disabilities.

The Lower Extremity Exoskeleton Coordinated Control Method Based on Human Electromechanical Coupling

2012 ◽  
Vol 220-223 ◽  
pp. 1012-1017
Author(s):  
Qing Guo ◽  
Dan Jiang
Keyword(s):  
Lower Extremity ◽  
Electromechanical Coupling ◽  
Position Control ◽  
Control Method ◽  
Angular Displacement ◽  
Stability Margin ◽  
Hydraulic Cylinder ◽  
Load Force ◽  
Hydraulic Cylinders ◽  
Coupling Characteristics

This paper has introduced electromechanical coupling characteristics in the lower extremity exoskeleton systems, considered model ,according to legs supporting gait when people walking, established the load torque compensation model , and a mathematical model of knee position control system which is made of the servo valve, hydraulic cylinders and other hydraulic components, designed hydraulic cylinder position control loop in case of existing load force interference compensation, and used the method of combining the PID and lead correction network for frequency domain design ,ensured system to meet a certain stability margin. The simulation results show that this position control method can servo on the knee angular displacement of normal human walking, reached a certain exoskeleton boost effect, at the same time, met the needs of human-machine coordinated motion.

scholarly journals Reduced Order Model of Position Control System

2011 ◽  
pp. 113-115
Author(s):  
Yogesh V. Hote ◽  
A. N. Jha ◽  
J. R. P. Gupta
Keyword(s):  
Control System ◽  
Position Control ◽  
Open Loop ◽  
Simple Approach ◽  
Reduced Order Model ◽  
Order Model ◽  
Reduced Order ◽  
Reduced Order Modelling ◽  
Position Control System

In this paper, simple approach is proposed to determine reduced order model of a unstable open-loop position control system. This approach is based on Krishnamurthy’s approach on Routh criterion on reduced order modelling. The results are simulated in Matlab environment.

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