A novel approach to the control of a single joint-single flexible link robot is proposed and experimentally evaluated. The control is completely signal based, and relies on joint trajectory pre-planning plus collocated vibration control of the flexible link through piezoelectric actuation. Trajectory pre-planning is a well known strategy for avoiding link vibrations during maneuvers, however it...

In this paper an Energy Dissipation Rate Control (EDRC) method is introduced, which could provide stable walking or running gaits for legged robots. This method is realized by developing a semi-analytical pattern generation approach for a robot during each Single Support Phase (SSP). As yet, several control methods based on passive dynamic walking have been proposed by researchers to provide an...

Inverse flexible dynamics control (IFDC) and fuzzy logic system adaptive control (FLSAC) strategies are used to track the end effector of a flexible space robot with sensors collocated at the joints, noncollocated at the end effector and 0.5m from the elbow joint on link 2. Collocated joint sensors satisfy hyperstability conditions but fail to capture nonminimum phase (NMP) response that genera...

The paper describes the automation of the shoe grinding process using an industrial robot. One of the major problems of flexible automation using industrial robots is how to avoid joint limitations, singular configuration and obstacles. This problem can be solved using kinematically redundant robots. Due to the circular shape of the grinding disc, the robot becomes kinematically redundant. This...

This paper explores a method of manipulating a planar rigid body on a conveyor belt using a robot with just one joint. This approach has the potential of offering a simple and flexible method for feeding parts in industrial automation applications. In this paper we outline our approach, develop some of the theoretical properties, present a planner for the robot, and describe an initial implemen...

snake robots are hyper-redundant robots that are connected with one or two dof joints. they offer a number of potential advantages beyond the capabilities of most wheeled and legged robots. in this paper, kinematics and dynamics of a planar multi-link snake robot in worm-like locomotion on an inclined surface is investigated. in this locomotion, snake robot is able to move in the vertical plane...