Construction of a Six-Degrees-of-Freedom Parallel Manipulator With Three Planarly Actuated Links

1996 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ronen Ben-Horin ◽  
Moshe Shoham
Keyword(s):  
Parallel Manipulator ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Degrees Of Freedom ◽  
Parallel Robot ◽  
Simple Design ◽  
Output Link ◽  
Coordinated Motion ◽  
Six Degrees Of Freedom ◽  
Work Volume ◽  
New Type

Abstract The construction of a new type of a six-degrees-of-freedom parallel robot is presented in this paper. Coordinated motion of three planar motors, connected to three fixed-length links, produces a six-degrees-of-freedom motion of an output link. Its extremely simple design along with much larger work volume make this high performance-to-simplicity ratio robot very attractive.

A Parallel Six Degrees-of-Freedom Inflatable Robot

2000 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patricia Ben-Horin (Dombiak) ◽  
Moshe Shoham ◽  
Gershon Grossman
Keyword(s):  
Path Planning ◽  
Degrees Of Freedom ◽  
Parallel Robot ◽  
Six Degrees Of Freedom ◽  
Robot Architecture

Abstract A new structure of a six degrees-of-freedom robot is described in this paper. The robot presents two new features: three inflatable links that constitute the robot structure and parallel robot architecture with large workspace. These features result in a lightweight and easy to deploy robot. The structure, kinematics and path planning of the experimental robot are presented.

scholarly journals Kinematics analysis of a new parallel robotics

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 172988142091995
Author(s):  
Shi Baoyu ◽  
Wu Hongtao
Keyword(s):  
Degrees Of Freedom ◽  
Screw Theory ◽  
Parallel Robot ◽  
Virtual Prototype ◽  
Motion Platform ◽  
Closed Form Solutions ◽  
New Type ◽  
Virtual Prototype Technology ◽  
Parallel Robotics ◽  
D Model

A new type of parallel robot ROBO_003 is presented. Its mechanisms, kinematics, and virtual prototype technology are introduced. The research of degrees of freedom (DOF) is based on screw theory, a set of screw is separated as a branch, which named as constrain screw. The type of three DOF gained by counting constrain screw, the moving platform’s frame, and base platform’s frame is set, respectively, a complete kinematic research including closed-form solutions for direct kinematic problem. The 3-D model of ROBO_003 is established using SOLIDWORKS; position and orientation of motion platform can be gained using ADMAS, which is a type of virtual prototype technology. The resultant shows that the structure of ROBO_003 is reasonable, three DOF of motion platform can be operated in a reasonable range, the solutions to the direct kinematics are right, and robot ROBO_003 can be used in many industrial fields. The research of this article provides a basis for the practical application of parallel robotics ROBO_003.

A 2(3-RRPS) parallel manipulator inspired by Gough–Stewart platform

Robotica ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 31 (3) ◽  
pp. 381-388 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jaime Gallardo-Alvarado ◽  
Mario A. García-Murillo ◽  
Eduardo Castillo-Castaneda
Keyword(s):  
Parallel Manipulator ◽  
Degrees Of Freedom ◽  
Screw Theory ◽  
Parallel Manipulators ◽  
Forward Kinematics ◽  
Triangular Prism ◽  
Input Output ◽  
Six Degrees Of Freedom ◽  
Moving Platform

SUMMARYThis study addresses the kinematics of a six-degrees-of-freedom parallel manipulator whose moving platform is a regular triangular prism. The moving and fixed platforms are connected to each other by means of two identical parallel manipulators. Simple forward kinematics and reduced singular regions are the main benefits offered by the proposed parallel manipulator. The Input–Output equations of velocity and acceleration are systematically obtained by resorting to reciprocal-screw theory. A case study, which is verified with the aid of commercially available software, is included with the purpose to exemplify the application of the method of kinematic analysis.

Workspace Optimization of a Six Degrees of Freedom Parallel Manipulator for Micromachining

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmet Agaoglu ◽  
Namik Ciblak ◽  
Koray K. Safak
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Analysis ◽  
Parallel Manipulator ◽  
Degrees Of Freedom ◽  
Base Plane ◽  
Six Degrees Of Freedom ◽  
Moving Platform ◽  
Workspace Optimization ◽  
Kinematic Diagram ◽  
Orientation Workspace

This work addresses the optimization of the workspace of a six degrees of freedom parallel manipulator. In this study, The topology of the manipulator is composed of three xy-tables, symmetrically positioned on a circle on a base plane, connected by three legs to a moving platform. Kinematic composition of the manipulator is introduced and kinematic diagram is illustrated. Orientation workspace is investigated using three different orientation representations. XYZ fixed angles representation is selected considering the benefits of its visualization are considered. By using this representation, the orientation workspace is modeled and kinematic circuits of the manipulator are explored. First, optimization is performed without slider limitations. A result table is obtained based on the user defined parameters. Secondly, optimization is performed under slider limitations. The maximal orientation capability is optimized using numerical analysis. The optimized configuration of the manipulator indicates that a 330% increase in orientation capability is achieved, compared to the old configuration.

Experiments on Linear and Nonlinear Control of a Multi-DOF Parallel Mechanism

2003 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sandor Riebe ◽  
Heinz Ulbrich
Keyword(s):  
Degrees Of Freedom ◽  
Motion Tracking ◽  
Parallel Robot ◽  
Parallel Kinematics ◽  
Control Laws ◽  
Six Degrees Of Freedom ◽  
Position Accuracy ◽  
Nonlinear Approach ◽  
Linear Approach ◽  
Measurement Results

Parallel kinematics with multi degrees-of-freedom (DOF), like hexapod-systems, are mostly used in applications where high demands on position accuracy are required and/or high accelerations are needed. Adequate control concepts are essential in order to achieve the desired dynamic response. This paper deals with a comparative study of two structural different control concepts applied on a parallel robot with six degrees-of-freedom. The first one is a decentral linear approach and the second one is a multivariable nonlinear approach. The two concepts are presented and implemented on an experimental hexapod-system. In order to verify the used dynamic model comparisons between simulation and measurement results are shown. Finally, experiments have been carried out to compare the control laws with respect to their motion tracking performance.

The Wide-Open Three-Legged Parallel Robot for Long-Bone Fracture Reduction

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad H. Abedinnasab ◽  
Farzam Farahmand ◽  
Jaime Gallardo-Alvarado
Keyword(s):  
Bone Fracture ◽  
Degrees Of Freedom ◽  
Experimental Tests ◽  
Parallel Robot ◽  
High Accuracy ◽  
Fracture Reduction ◽  
Long Bone ◽  
Long Bones ◽  
Six Degrees Of Freedom ◽  
Long Bone Fracture

Robotic reduction of long bones is associated with the need for considerable force and high precision. To balance the accuracy, payload, and workspace, we have designed a new six degrees-of-freedom three-legged wide-open robotic system for long-bone fracture reduction. Thanks to the low number of legs and their nonsymmetrical configuration, the mechanism enjoys a unique architecture with a frontally open half-plane. This facilitates positioning the leg inside the mechanism and provides a large workspace for surgical maneuvers, as shown and compared to the well-known Gough–Stewart platform. The experimental tests on a phantom reveal that the mechanism is well capable of applying the desired reduction steps against the large muscular payloads with high accuracy.

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