ISSN:
1573-0409
Keywords:
Path tracking
;
cooperating manipulators
;
parallel algorithms
;
inverse kinematics
;
constrained motion
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Computer Science
,
Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Production Engineering, Mining and Metallurgy, Traffic Engineering, Precision Mechanics
Notes:
Abstract This paper presents an algorithm for path tracking of two robot arms with end-effectors gripping a common inertial load. The path is generated as a sequence of elementary motions. The most important feature of the present algorithm is that it avoids singularities, because there is no need of using the inverse kinematics. Direction and proximity criteria are introduced. Holonomic constraints are formulated for the position and orientation of the two end-effectors. The application of parallel processing methods to path tracking according to the previous algorithm is presented. The algorithm is implemented in the Alliant FX/80 parallel machine.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00444291
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