This paper proposes a genetic-based algorithm for surface reconstruction of three-dimension (3-D) objects from a group of contours representing its section plane lines. The algorithm can optimize the triangulation of ...
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This paper proposes a genetic-based algorithm for surface reconstruction of three-dimension (3-D) objects from a group of contours representing its section plane lines. The algorithm can optimize the triangulation of the surface of 3-D objects with a multi-objective optimization function to meet the needs of a wide range of applications. Further, a new crossover operator for triangulation and a new 3-D quadrilateral mutation operator are also introduced.
This paper presents a methodology for the geometric design of those closed-kinematic chain mechanisms consisting of two platforms connected by six linear actuators. The methodology provides a guideline for the placeme...
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This paper presents a methodology for the geometric design of those closed-kinematic chain mechanisms consisting of two platforms connected by six linear actuators. The methodology provides a guideline for the placement of the linear actuator joints which can maximize the mechanism workspace and forces/torques. The paper explains how the presented methodology was applied in the design of two real-world robotic systems, a force reflecting hand controller of a teleoperation system and a fine motion mechanism of a munition loading system.
It is desirable for autonomous robot systems to posses the ability to behave in a smooth and continuous fashion when interacting with an unknown environment. Since Q-learning is normally used for optimizing a series o...
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It is desirable for autonomous robot systems to posses the ability to behave in a smooth and continuous fashion when interacting with an unknown environment. Since Q-learning is normally used for optimizing a series of discrete actions, it may be undesirable when applied to a real environment which involves continuous states and actions. In this paper, we propose a new method of Q-learning that incorporates a fuzzy interpolation technique which is used to approximate a continuous state. Our learning method can estimate current state by its neighboring states and has the ability to learn its actions similar to that of Q-learning. Thus, our method can enable robots to react smoothly in a real environment. Simulation results involving an autonomous robot are given to show the validity of our method.
This paper proposes a method of 3-dimensional measurement of a planar surface by using two fixed light sources and a TV camera. A set of two images is recorded by the camera switching on each light alternately. The pe...
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This paper proposes a method of 3-dimensional measurement of a planar surface by using two fixed light sources and a TV camera. A set of two images is recorded by the camera switching on each light alternately. The peak of the luminance distribution in each image is detected, and the orientation and distance of the planar surface are calculated. The position of the peak of a luminance distribution can be estimated accurately by using an image processing. The light sources can be conventional apparatus with no particular structure. The method is simple and suitable for a vision system on an indoor mobile robot.
In this paper, a fuzzy force control algorithm is suggested for commercialized industrial robots equipped with the position servo drives, where control rules of the proposed fuzzy controller are changed according to t...
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In this paper, a fuzzy force control algorithm is suggested for commercialized industrial robots equipped with the position servo drives, where control rules of the proposed fuzzy controller are changed according to the magnitude of environmental stiffness in such a way that good force response is maintained regardless of changes of environmental stiffness. Specifically, some fuzzy control rules are designed for several representative environmental stiffness values, and then a control action for a given arbitrary environmental stiffness value is decided by a fuzzy interpolation method. To show the validity of the proposed fuzzy controller, several experimental results are illustrated, where a 5-axis articulated robot manipulator equipped with the wrist force/torque sensor system and our prototype dual robot controller are employed.< >
In this paper, an approach to modelling of a robotic assembly cell is proposed and a method for managing the cell operation is described using a knowledge base. Since the modelling structure is based on the concept of...
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In this paper, an approach to modelling of a robotic assembly cell is proposed and a method for managing the cell operation is described using a knowledge base. Since the modelling structure is based on the concept of the state variable, the relationships between states are described by the state transition map (STM). The knowledge-bases for state transition and assembly job information are obtained from the STM and the assembly job tree (AJT), respectively. Using the knowledge-base, the system structure is discussed in relation to both managing the cell operation and evaluating the performances. Finally, a simulation algorithm is presented with the simulation results to show the significance of the proposed modelling approach.
The authors attempt to achieve both high dynamic performance and maximal power efficiency for induction motors by means of linear decoupling of rotor speed (or motor torque) and rotor flux. The induction motor with th...
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The authors attempt to achieve both high dynamic performance and maximal power efficiency for induction motors by means of linear decoupling of rotor speed (or motor torque) and rotor flux. The induction motor with the proposed controller possesses the input-output dynamic characteristics of a linear system such that the rotor speed (or motor torque) and the rotor flux are decoupled. The rotor speed (or motor torque) responses are not affected by abrupt changes in the rotor flux, and vice versa. The rotor flux need not be measured but is estimated by the well-known flux simulator. The effect of large variation in the rotor resistance on the control performances is minimized by using a parameter adaptation method. The authors present simulation and experimental results as well as mathematical performance analyses.< >
The series Advances in Industrial control aims to report and encourage technology transfer in control engineering. The rapid development of control technology has an impact on all areas of the control discipline. New ...
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(数字)9781846283345
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(纸本)9781852339821;9781849969895
The series Advances in Industrial control aims to report and encourage technology transfer in control engineering. The rapid development of control technology has an impact on all areas of the control discipline. New theory, new controllers, actuators, sensors, new industrial processes, computer methods, new applications, new philosophies , new challenges. Much of this development work resides in industrial reports, feasibility study papers and the reports of advanced collaborative projects. The series offers an opportunity for researchers to present an extended exposition of such new work in all aspects of industrial control for wider and rapid dissemination. In some areas of manufacturing, the elements of a flexible manufacturing system form the key components of the process line. These key components are four-fold: a set of programmable robots and machines, an automated materia- handling system that allows parts to be freely routed and re-routed, a buffer storage system where parts and partly-assembled components can wait until required for further processing and assembly and finally, a supervisory control system. The technology employed to coordinate and control all these components as a working system is usually based on programmable logic controllers. The use of this automation hardware and software in manufacturing is designed to yield significant cost reductions and to enhance quality.
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