CONTROLLED SYNCHRONIZATION FOR MASTER–SLAVE MANIPULATORS BASED ON OBSERVED ENDER TRAJECTORY

2011 ◽  
Vol 11 (06) ◽  
pp. 1089-1102 ◽  
Author(s):  
Q. HAN

This paper proposes two control strategies for the motion synchronization of the master–slave manipulators based on their ender trajectories. First, the basic equations used by the two control methods for motion synchronization are presented. Such procedures are proved to be stable for negative definite gain matrices, according to the Lyapunov theory. Then, the controlled items of the slave manipulator are determined for the ender trajectory synchronization by the coordinate transformations between the joint variables and the ender trajectory in the form of pseudo-Jacobian matrix. Finally, the two control methods for synchronization are validated by the numerical simulation for a master–slave system consisting of two planar three-degree-of-freedom (3-DOF) manipulators.

Author(s):  
Muhammad Hamza Shahbaz ◽  
Arslan Ahmed Amin

: Because of the consistently expanding energy request, the introduction of a decentralized micro-grid based on energy resources will soon be the most exciting development in the power system. Micro-grids, which are mainly based on inverters, are becoming more popular as they can handle different forms of renewable energy effectively. However, one of the most challenging areas of research is their control. In the last few years, many control strategies have been developed. In this review, different control methods have been discussed that apply to the micro-grid system. Furthermore, the comparative analysis of classical and modern control strategies is also considered. This survey guides the new researchers about all available control strategies and room for improvement towards the optimal solution of the micro-grid control techniques. It also identifies several research gaps and future trends therein as well as provides a solution to manage problems in MGs. The strategies are then compared based on their applicability to different control requirements.


2019 ◽  
Vol 41 (13) ◽  
pp. 3581-3599 ◽  
Author(s):  
Umesh Kumar Sahu ◽  
Bidyadhar Subudhi ◽  
Dipti Patra

Currently, space robots such as planetary robots and flexible-link manipulators (FLMs) are finding specific applications to reduce the cost of launching. However, the structural flexible nature of their arms and joints leads to errors in tip positioning owing to tip deflection. The internal model uncertainties and disturbance are the key challenges in the development of control strategies for tip-tracking of FLMs. To deal with these challenges, we design a tip-tracking controller for a two-link flexible manipulator (TLFM) by developing a sampled-data extended state observer (SD-ESO). It is designed to reconstruct uncertain parameters for accurate tip-tracking control of a TLFM. Finally, a backstepping (BS) controller is designed to attenuate the estimation error and other bounded disturbances. Convergence and stability of the proposed control system are investigated by using Lyapunov theory. The benefits (control performance and robustness) of the proposed SD-ESO-based BS controller are compared with other similar approaches by pursuing both simulation and experimental studies. It is observed from the results obtained that SD-ESO-based BS Controller effectively compensates the deviation in tip-tracking performance of TLFM due to non-minimum phase behavior and model uncertainties with an improved transient response.


2015 ◽  
Vol 723 ◽  
pp. 271-278
Author(s):  
Yu Liang Zhou ◽  
Dong Feng Yuan ◽  
Jun Zheng ◽  
Hua Wang

To provide a theoretical basis for water prevention and control methods and reasonable supporting techniques for vertical shaft, and to ensure the shaft construction to pass the sandstone aquifer safely and rapidly, numerical simulation using dynamic damage constitutive model, which was a user-defined constitutive modules in FLAC3D, a lagrangian analysis code in three dimensions, has been applied to investigate the dynamic damage effect in the surrounding rock of the grouting curtain near the driving working face for vertical shaft excavated by blasting. The results indicate that the distribution of the damage zone in the surrounding rock of the shaft, which decreases the effective thickness of the grouting curtain, was like a ellip-se, and that the depth of the damage zone in the surrounding rock of the shaft grouting curtain is fewer than that of the driving face floor. It can be concluded that the centre part of the driving face floor, especially the cutting hole zones, and the shaft wall in the greater horizontal stress side are the " key parts " for shaft water prevention and control methods.


Author(s):  
J. A. Carretero ◽  
R. P. Podhorodeski ◽  
M. Nahon

Abstract This paper presents a study of the architecture optimization of a three-degree-of-freedom parallel mechanism intended for use as a telescope mirror focussing device. The construction of the mechanism is first described. Since the mechanism has only three degrees of freedom, constraint equations describing the inter-relationship between the six Cartesian coordinates are given. These constraints allow us to define the parasitic motions and, if incorporated into the kinematics model, a constrained Jacobian matrix can be obtained. This Jacobian matrix is then used to define a dexterity measure. The parasitic motions and dexterity are then used as objective functions for the optimizations routines and from which the optimal architectural design parameters are obtained.


Author(s):  
Clément M. Gosselin ◽  
Jaouad Sefrioui

Abstract In this paper, an algorithm for the determination of the singularity loci of spherical three-degree-of-freedom parallel manipulators with prismatic atuators is presented. These singularity loci, which are obtained as curves or surfaces in the Cartesian space, are of great interest in the context of kinematic design. Indeed, it has been shown elsewhere that parallel manipulators lead to a special type of singularity which is located inside the Cartesian workspace and for which the end-effector becomes uncontrollable. It is therfore important to be able to identify the configurations associated with theses singularities. The algorithm presented is based on analytical expressions of the determinant of a Jacobian matrix, a quantity that is known to vanish in the singular configurations. A general spherical three-degree-of-freedom parallel manipulator with prismatic actuators is first studied. Then, several particular designs are investigated. For each case, an analytical expression of the singularity locus is derived. A graphical representation in the Cartesian space is then obtained.


2020 ◽  
pp. 107754632096194
Author(s):  
Haining Sun ◽  
Xiaoqiang Tang ◽  
Senhao Hou ◽  
Xiaoyu Wang

Specific satellites with ultralong wings play a crucial role in many fields. However, external disturbance and self-rotation could result in undesired vibrations of the flexible wings, which affect the normal operation of the satellites. In severe cases, the satellites would be damaged. Therefore, it is imperative to conduct vibration suppression for these flexible structures. Utilizing fuzzy-proportional integral derivative control and deep reinforcement learning (DRL), two active control methods are proposed in this article to rapidly suppress the vibration of flexible structures with quite small controllable force based on a cable-driven parallel robot. Inspired by the output law of DRL, a new control method named Tang and Sun control is innovatively presented based on the Lyapunov theory. To verify the effectiveness of these three control methods, three groups of simulations with different initial disturbances are implemented for each method. Besides, to enhance the contrast, a passive pretightening scheme is also tested. First, the dynamic model of the cable-driven parallel robot which comprises four cables and a flexible structure is established using the finite element method. Then, the dynamic behavior of the model under the controllable cable force is analyzed by the Newmark-ß method. Finally, these control methods are implemented by numerical simulations to evaluate their performance, and the results are satisfactory, which validates the controllers’ ability to suppress vibrations.


Agronomy ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (9) ◽  
pp. 1387
Author(s):  
Yuji Oka

The phaseout of methyl bromide and the ban on, or withdrawal of, other toxic soil fumigants and non-fumigant nematicides belonging to the organophosphate and carbamate groups are leading to changes in nematode-control strategies. Sustainable nematode-control methods are available and preferred, but not always effective enough, especially for cash crops in intensive agriculture. A few non-fumigant nematicides, which have a relatively high control efficacy with a low toxicity to non-target organisms, have been released to the market or are in the process of being registered for use. Fluensulfone, fluopyram, and fluazaindolizine are the three main and most promising next-generation nematicides. In this paper, several aspects of these non-fumigant nematicides are reviewed, along with a brief history and problems of old-generation nematicides.


Author(s):  
Keisuke Arikawa

This paper discusses the kinematic modeling of proteins and the analysis of their internal motion from the viewpoint of robot kinematics. First, a kinematic model of a protein is introduced. This model consists of multiple serial link mechanisms and interaction lines (lines between alpha carbons). The protein model is regarded as a type of a robot manipulator that uses joint angles to control the lengths of the interaction lines, and the Jacobian matrix of the manipulator is derived. On the basis of this Jacobian matrix, the basic equations for calculating the deformation caused by external forces and evaluating the structural compliance of specified parts are derived. Finally, by combining the derived basic equations, we analyze the internal motions of lactoferrin and hemoglobin and compare the results with the reported measured characteristics of their internal motions. Despite the approximations by the model, the results obtained by the proposed method agree with the measured internal motion.


2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (21-22) ◽  
pp. 2026-2036
Author(s):  
Xiangdong Liu ◽  
Haikuo Liu ◽  
Changkun Du ◽  
Pingli Lu ◽  
Dongping Jin ◽  
...  

The objective of this work was to suppress the vibration of flexible structures by using a distributed cooperative control scheme with decentralized sensors and actuators. For the application of the distributed cooperative control strategy, we first propose the multiple autonomous substructure models for flexible structures. Each autonomous substructure is equipped with its own sensor, actuator, and controller, and they all have computation and communication capabilities. The primary focus of this investigation was to illustrate the use of a distributed cooperative protocol to enable vibration control. Based on the proposed models, we design two novel active vibration control strategies, both of which are implemented in a distributed manner under a communication network. The distributed controllers can effectively suppress the vibration of flexible structures, and a certain degree of interaction cooperation will improve the performance of the vibration suppression. The stability of flexible systems is analyzed by the Lyapunov theory. Finally, numerical examples of a cantilever beam structure demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed methods.


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