Comparison and verification of several stiffness models for a family of parallel manipulators

Dan Zhang, Bin Wei

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Abstract

This paper investigates the difference between several stiffness models for a family of parallel manipulators that has n-DOF with an n-DOF central passive leg and n identical actuated legs. For demonstration purpose, the 3UPS-PU parallel manipulator is employed as an example. The Jacobian matrix of the mechanism is first analysed for the purpose of subsequent analysis; then the traditional stiffness matrix of the mechanism is derived based on calculation of the Jacobian matrix. Thirdly, based on the kinetostatic and the principle of virtual work, one derives the kinetostatic compliance matrix of the 3UPS-PU mechanism by considering the central passive limb as rigid. Furthermore, the dexterous stiffness model is proposed to evaluate the transferring ability of the manipulator. Through comparison among compliance in each direction under different stiffness models, it comes to the fact that the kinetostatic compliance model is the closest one to the traditional stiffness model, which verifies the accuracy of the kinetostatic stiffness/compliance model.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationThe International Conference of Control, Dynamic Systems, and Robotics, CDSR 2014
PublisherAvestia Publishing
ISBN (Print)9781927877029
Publication statusPublished - 2014
Externally publishedYes
EventThe International Conference of Control, Dynamic Systems, and Robotics, CDSR 2014 - Ottawa, Canada
Duration: 15 May 201716 May 2017

Publication series

NameInternational Conference of Control, Dynamic Systems, and Robotics
ISSN (Electronic)2368-5433

Conference

ConferenceThe International Conference of Control, Dynamic Systems, and Robotics, CDSR 2014
Country/TerritoryCanada
CityOttawa
Period15/05/1716/05/17

Keywords

  • Dexterous stiffness model
  • Kinetostatic stiffness model
  • Parallel manipulator
  • Stiffness comparison
  • Traditional stiffness model

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Control and Optimization
  • Control and Systems Engineering

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