Linearization and optimization of robot dynamics via inertial parameter design

Soylu R., Sarrafi A.

JOURNAL OF ROBOTIC SYSTEMS, vol.13, no.8, pp.527-538, 1996 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 13 Issue: 8
  • Publication Date: 1996
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF ROBOTIC SYSTEMS
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Applied Science & Technology Source, Computer & Applied Sciences, zbMATH
  • Page Numbers: pp.527-538
  • Middle East Technical University Affiliated: No

Abstract

In this article, the concept of linearity number (LN) is introduced to measure the ''linearity'' of the equations of motion of a serial manipulator. This number is computable in closed-form and is an average quantitative index of the degree of linearity of the robot over a specified region in the joint space. The definition is flexible, allowing the user to create custom-made definitions according to his or her specific needs. Using the concept of LN and the developed computer package CADLOR, one can design the kinematic and/or inertial parameters of the robot such that the robot is completely linear (or as linear as possible) and obtain the corresponding equations of motion in closed-form. Three manipulators are used to illustrate the linearization algorithm. The relation between LN and the performance of a linear controller is demonstrated by a case study in which the first 3 links of a PUMA 560 type robot is considered. (C) 1996 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.