A simplified finite element model of multilink robots with flexible links

In this paper the problem of modeling two-joint planar robots with a flexible forearm is considered. A simplified finite element approach is proposed in order to obtain simple and structured models which can easily take into account transient phenomena and external variable forces; gravity is also k...

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Published in:Mathematics and computers in simulation 1994-12, Vol.37 (6), p.491-503
Main Authors: Ficola, Antonio, La Cava, Michele, Muraca, Pietro
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Computer science
control theory
systems
Control theory. Systems
Exact sciences and technology
Mathematics
Numerical analysis
Numerical analysis. Scientific computation
Numerical approximation
Numerical methods in mathematical programming
Numerical methods in mathematical programming, optimization and calculus of variations
Numerical methods in optimization and calculus of variations
Numerical methods in probability and statistics
Robotics
Sciences and techniques of general use
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Summary:In this paper the problem of modeling two-joint planar robots with a flexible forearm is considered. A simplified finite element approach is proposed in order to obtain simple and structured models which can easily take into account transient phenomena and external variable forces; gravity is also kept into account. The model can be easily generalised to robots with multiple elastic links. A comparison is made with the eigenfunction expansion model in stationary conditions by evaluating the eigenvalues of the elastic link. The remarkable structure of the model can be useful in control designing, owing to the fact that the usual properties of mechanical systems are still valid.
ISSN:0378-4754
1872-7166
DOI:10.1016/0378-4754(94)00056-5