Algebraic elimination-based real-time forward kinematics of the 6-6 Stewart platform with planar base and platform

Presents the closed-form forward kinematics of the 6-6 Stewart platform with planar base and moving platform. Based on an algebraic elimination method, it first derives a 20th-degree univariate equation from the determinant of the final Sylvester's matrix. Then, it finds all solutions correspon...

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Main Authors: Lee, T-Y, Shim, J-K
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
Assembly
Iterative algorithms
Iterative methods
Kinematics
Leg
Mechanical engineering
Newton method
Nonlinear equations
Polynomials
Transmission line matrix methods
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Summary:Presents the closed-form forward kinematics of the 6-6 Stewart platform with planar base and moving platform. Based on an algebraic elimination method, it first derives a 20th-degree univariate equation from the determinant of the final Sylvester's matrix. Then, it finds all solutions corresponding to the possible configurations of the platform for a given set of leg lengths. The proposed algorithm requires less computation time for real-time applications than the existing ones. Unlike numerical iterative schemes, this algorithm demands no initial estimate and is free from the problem that it fails to converge to the actual solution within limited time. The presented method has been implemented in C language and a numerical example is given to confirm the effectiveness and the accuracy of the developed algorithm.
ISSN:1050-4729
2577-087X
DOI:10.1109/ROBOT.2001.932790