Aspects on the Calculus and Construction of Translation Modules in the Mechanical Structure of an Industrial Robot Possessing Four Degrees of Freedom

2013 ◽  
Vol 390 ◽  
pp. 166-171
Author(s):  
Silviu Mihai Petrişor ◽  
Ghiţă Bârsan
Keyword(s):  
Degrees Of Freedom ◽  
Industrial Robot ◽  
Kinematic Chain ◽  
Chain Structure ◽  
Robotic Arm ◽  
Lagrangian Formalism ◽  
Modular Construction ◽  
Design Elements ◽  
Mechanical Structure ◽  
Robot Architecture

The authors of this paper wish to highlight elements specific to the dynamic calculus, the concept, optimal design and assembly of translation modules in an industrial robot architecture of serial-modular construction, a structure which possesses in its kinematic chain structure four degrees of freedom. Based on a rigorous dynamic study conducted on the mechanical structure of the TTRT type industrial robot, modelling performed using Lagrangian formalism, and, taking into account the organological design elements that are part of the translation modules (the module attached to the robotic base - MTB Sil, the module in the vertical robotic arm MTV Sil, and the module in the mechanical structure of the horizontal robotic arm - MT Sil), the authors propose an energetic method of constructive optimization of the mechatronics system, according to which, translation modules can be arranged by applying the principle of interchangeable modularity so that energy consumption be minimum and not intervene on their organology. The paper highlights the dynamic-organological algorithm proposed in order to calculate motor moments and, hence, the selection of the DC servomotors necessary for setting the translation movable systems into service.

Contributions to the Constructive Optimization of an Orientation Module in the Structure of the TRR Industrial Robot

2012 ◽  
Vol 245 ◽  
pp. 267-273
Author(s):  
Silviu Mihai Petrişor ◽  
Ghiţă Bârsan
Keyword(s):  
Optimum Design ◽  
Degrees Of Freedom ◽  
Industrial Robot ◽  
Dynamic Modelling ◽  
3D Modelling ◽  
Robotic Arm ◽  
Lagrangian Formalism ◽  
Mechanical Structure ◽  
Constructive Version ◽  
Selection Of

The author of the present paper proposes a constructive version, selected on the grounds of dynamic and organological equations, which enables an optimum design and operation of the (MO Sil) orientation module that possesses two degrees of freedom, to which the prehension device is attached, in the mechanical structure of the TRR-type serial modular industrial robot. This paper aims at highlighting the dynamic modelling of the mechanical structure of the TRR-type robot by using Lagrangian formalism, with aspects regarding the MO Sil module’s organological construction as well as with the 3D modelling of the orientation module in the mechanical structure of the robotic arm. Another important issue that this paper deals with is the mathematical-organological algorithm used for the selection of the servomotors actuating the orientation movable system in the mechanical structure of the robot.

Functional and Constructive Optimization of a Serial-Modular Industrial Robot Implemented within a Single Purpose Flexible Manufacturing Cell

2012 ◽  
Vol 186 ◽  
pp. 239-246
Author(s):  
Silviu Mihai Petrişor ◽  
Ghiţă Bârsan
Keyword(s):  
Flexible Manufacturing ◽  
Degrees Of Freedom ◽  
Industrial Robot ◽  
Kinematic Chain ◽  
Chain Structure ◽  
Calculation Algorithm ◽  
Flexible Manufacturing Cell ◽  
Manufacturing Cell ◽  
Lagrangian Equations ◽  
Selection Of

The authors of this paper aim to highlight the basic design of a flexible manufacturing cell destined for the final processing of water radiators used for AAVs, cell serviced by a serial modular industrial robot possessing in its kinematic chain structure three degrees of freedom, RRT SIL type. The paper outlines the concept, calculation and design of the (MRB) rotation module at the studied industrial robot’s base and of the (MT) translation module of the prehension device attached to the robotic arm. Depending on the organological elements that are part of the MRB rotation module and based on a rigorous dynamic study performed on robotic modules, modeling conducted with the help of Lagrangian equations of the second kind, a dynamic-organological calculation algorithm was obtained for the selection of the appropriate driving servomotor necessary to putting the rotation movable system into service. The last part of the paper deals with the flexible manufacturing cell, together with the calculations related to profitability, economy and investment return duration, following the implementation of the RRT SIL-type industrial robot.

scholarly journals Inverse Kinematics Data Adaptation to Non-Standard Modular Robotic Arm Consisting of Unique Rotational Modules

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 1203
Author(s):  
Štefan Ondočko ◽  
Jozef Svetlík ◽  
Michal Šašala ◽  
Zdenko Bobovský ◽  
Tomáš Stejskal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Inverse Kinematics ◽  
Degrees Of Freedom ◽  
Structural Changes ◽  
Kinematic Chain ◽  
Building Blocks ◽  
Robotic Arm ◽  
Six Degrees Of Freedom ◽  
Coordinate Vector ◽  
Mathematical Equations ◽  
The Individual

The paper describes the original robotic arm designed by our team kinematic design consisting of universal rotational modules (URM). The philosophy of modularity plays quite an important role when it comes to this mechanism since the individual modules will be the building blocks of the entire robotic arm. This is a serial kinematic chain with six degrees of freedom of unlimited rotation. It was modeled in three different environments to obtain the necessary visualizations, data, measurements, structural changes measurements and structural changes. In the environment of the CoppeliaSim Edu, it was constructed mainly to obtain the joints coordinates matching the description of a certain spatial trajectory with an option to test the software potential in future inverse task calculations. In Matlab, the model was constructed to check the mathematical equations in the area of kinematics, the model’s simulations of movements, and to test the numerical calculations of the inverse kinematics. Since the equipment at hand is subject to constant development, its model can also be found in SolidWorks. Thus, the model’s existence in those three environments has enabled us to compare the data and check the models’ structural designs. In Matlab and SolidWorks, we worked with the data imported on joints coordinates, necessitating overcoming certain problems related to calculations of the inverse kinematics. The objective was to compare the results, especially in terms of the position kinematics in Matlab and SolidWorks, provided the initial joint coordinate vector was the same.

Miniature Tripod with Parallel Kinematics for Use in Clean Room Medical Laboratory Applications

2015 ◽  
Vol 220-221 ◽  
pp. 116-125
Author(s):  
Andrzej Zbrowski
Keyword(s):  
Degrees Of Freedom ◽  
Kinematic Chain ◽  
Medical Laboratory ◽  
Modular Construction ◽  
Parallel Kinematics ◽  
Medical Test ◽  
End Effector ◽  
Freedom Movement ◽  
Scanning Systems ◽  
Three Degrees Of Freedom

The paper presents the structure of a precise parallel tri-axle manipulator with the functionality of progressing-tilting table. The end effector of the device is a platform, for which three coordinates of position are defined. The manipulator has three degrees of freedom: movement perpendicular to the base and rotation in two mutually perpendicular axes contained in the surface parallel to the base.The concept of the positioning mechanism is based on parallel tripod kinematics where the end effector – the platform – is seated on three active limbs – actuators. The use of parallel kinematics allowed modular construction of the positioning mechanism. The developed modular functional mechanism with minimal number of elements in kinematic chain ensures high positioning resolution. The concept of application of eccentric mechanism for platform positioning is an original idea in this solution. The compact construction allows applying the manipulator in medical devices that require meeting of the hygienic conditions in the medical test and research laboratories. The possibility of the utilisation of the precise manipulator covers wide areas of science and technology where precise positioning of the object is required, e.g. sample positioning for microscopes, scanning systems.

The Development of a Myoelectric Training Tool for Above-Elbow Amputees

2012 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 5-15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael R Dawson ◽  
Farbod Fahimi ◽  
Jason P Carey
Keyword(s):  
Degrees Of Freedom ◽  
Learning Task ◽  
Robotic Arm ◽  
Signal Acquisition ◽  
Myoelectric Prosthesis ◽  
Training Tool ◽  
Myoelectric Prostheses ◽  
Training Systems ◽  
Targeted Muscle Reinnervation

The objective of above-elbow myoelectric prostheses is to reestablish the functionality of missing limbs and increase the quality of life of amputees. By using electromyography (EMG) electrodes attached to the surface of the skin, amputees are able to control motors in myoelectric prostheses by voluntarily contracting the muscles of their residual limb. This work describes the development of an inexpensive myoelectric training tool (MTT) designed to help upper limb amputees learn how to use myoelectric technology in advance of receiving their actual myoelectric prosthesis. The training tool consists of a physical and simulated robotic arm, signal acquisition hardware, controller software, and a graphical user interface. The MTT improves over earlier training systems by allowing a targeted muscle reinnervation (TMR) patient to control up to two degrees of freedom simultaneously. The training tool has also been designed to function as a research prototype for novel myoelectric controllers. A preliminary experiment was performed in order to evaluate the effectiveness of the MTT as a learning tool and to identify any issues with the system. Five able-bodied participants performed a motor-learning task using the EMG controlled robotic arm with the goal of moving five balls from one box to another as quickly as possible. The results indicate that the subjects improved their skill in myoelectric control over the course of the trials. A usability survey was administered to the subjects after their trials. Results from the survey showed that the shoulder degree of freedom was the most difficult to control.

Analysis of Five-Degree-of-Freedom Robot Arms

1983 ◽  
Vol 105 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-27 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. Sugimoto ◽  
J. Duffy
Keyword(s):  
Arc Welding ◽  
Degrees Of Freedom ◽  
Screw Theory ◽  
Industrial Robot ◽  
Degree Of Freedom ◽  
Numerical Example ◽  
Robot Arms ◽  
Special Cases ◽  
Computer Controlled ◽  
Five Axes

Many kinds of robot arms with five degrees of freedom are widely used in industry for arc welding, spray painting, assembling etc. It is necessary to be able to compute joint displacements when such devices are computer controlled. A solution to this problem is presented and the analysis is illustrated by a numerical example using the most common industrial robot with five axes. Further, special cases are discussed using screw theory.

Precision Evaluation of NeXus, a Custom Multi-Robot System for Microsystem Integration

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Danming Wei ◽  
Alireza Tofangchi ◽  
Andriy Sherehiy ◽  
Mohammad Hossein Saadatzi ◽  
Moath Alqatamin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Degrees Of Freedom ◽  
Industrial Robot ◽  
Sensor Arrays ◽  
Industrial Robots ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Product Packaging ◽  
Precision Evaluation ◽  
High Efficient ◽  
Supporting Frame ◽  
Microsystem Integration

Abstract Industrial robots, as mature and high-efficient equipment, have been applied to various fields, such as vehicle manufacturing, product packaging, painting, welding, and medical surgery. Most industrial robots are only operating in their own workspace, in other words, they are floor-mounted at the fixed locations. Just some industrial robots are wall-mounted on one linear rail based on the applications. Sometimes, industrial robots are ceiling-mounted on an X-Y gantry to perform upside-down manipulation tasks. The main objective of this paper is to describe the NeXus, a custom robotic system that has been designed for precision microsystem integration tasks with such a gantry. The system tasks include assembly, bonding, and 3D printing of sensor arrays, solar cells, and microrobotic prototypes. The NeXus consists of a custom designed frame, providing structural rigidity, a large overhead X-Y gantry carrying a 6 degrees of freedom industrial robot, and several other precision positioners and processes. We focus here on the design and precision evaluation of the overhead ceiling-mounted industrial robot of NeXus and its supporting frame. We first simulated the behavior of the frame using Finite Element Analysis (FEA), then experimentally evaluated the pose repeatability of the robot end-effector using three different types of sensors. Results verify that the performance objectives of the design are achieved.

Design Human-Robot Collaborative Lifting Task Using Optimization

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Asif Arefeen ◽  
Yujiang Xiang
Keyword(s):  
Degrees Of Freedom ◽  
Joint Angle ◽  
Joint Torque ◽  
Robotic Arm ◽  
Inverse Dynamic ◽  
Floating Base ◽  
Grasping Forces ◽  
Design Variables ◽  
Human Arm ◽  
Lifting Task

Abstract In this paper, an optimization-based dynamic modeling method is used for human-robot lifting motion prediction. The three-dimensional (3D) human arm model has 13 degrees of freedom (DOFs) and the 3D robotic arm (Sawyer robotic arm) has 10 DOFs. The human arm and robotic arm are built in Denavit-Hartenberg (DH) representation. In addition, the 3D box is modeled as a floating-base rigid body with 6 global DOFs. The interactions between human arm and box, and robot and box are modeled as a set of grasping forces which are treated as unknowns (design variables) in the optimization formulation. The inverse dynamic optimization is used to simulate the lifting motion where the summation of joint torque squares of human arm is minimized subjected to physical and task constraints. The design variables are control points of cubic B-splines of joint angle profiles of the human arm, robotic arm, and box, and the box grasping forces at each time point. A numerical example is simulated for huma-robot lifting with a 10 Kg box. The human and robotic arms’ joint angle, joint torque, and grasping force profiles are reported. These optimal outputs can be used as references to control the human-robot collaborative lifting task.

scholarly journals Simulating 3r robot dynamics using imported cad in Maplesim

2020 ◽  
pp. 401-413
Keyword(s):  
Degrees Of Freedom ◽  
Research Field ◽  
Robotic Arm ◽  
Robot Dynamics ◽  
Industrial Education ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Manufacturing Efficiency ◽  
Potential Basis ◽  
And Control ◽  
Support Research

With the development of information technology, many applications of robots are increasingly being applied to support research, learning, and teaching. This paper mainly investigates the modeling and simulation of a robotic arm with 3 degrees of freedom (dofs) for different applications. First, Kinematics and dynamics model of the robot based on the standard Denavit Hartenberg (D-H) modeling method, where the forward kinematics of robot is analyzed and computed to obtain by using the inverse kinematics, and then the solution of the robot dynamics is derived. Second, a CAD model of the robot is designed on CATIA software to convert to MapleSim software to simulation and control. Final, numerical simulation is presented to display results. This work provides a potential basis for the realization of the robotic arm in the industrial, education, and research field, which is of great significance for improving manufacturing efficiency and support teaching and research in the robot field.

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