This paper proposes an optimal design methodology for Parallel Elastic Actuators (PEAs) that minimizes torque and power consumption for tasks with external conditions. Furthermore, the paper advocates for selecting an...
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(数字)9781665464543
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(纸本)9781665464550
This paper proposes an optimal design methodology for Parallel Elastic Actuators (PEAs) that minimizes torque and power consumption for tasks with external conditions. Furthermore, the paper advocates for selecting an actuator based on a comparison of the dynamic characteristics of PEAs and Series Elastic Actuators (SEAs) for a specific task. However, the design of actuators may need to vary depending on the task and application, but the criteria for this are often unclear. To address the ambiguous design criteria, we analyze the dynamic characteristics of PEAs and SEAs under external conditions and utilize them for optimal design. By formulating cost functions for various tasks, we identify the most suitable actuator design for each task. This study establishes criteria for designing PEAs for tasks with external conditions and proposes a general framework for PEA design optimization.
Traditional mobile robotic platforms often prove cost-prohibitive for small enterprises, offering limited functionality constrained to pre-programmed tasks. The Modular Machine-Learning Autonomous Trainable Rover (MMA...
Traditional mobile robotic platforms often prove cost-prohibitive for small enterprises, offering limited functionality constrained to pre-programmed tasks. The Modular Machine-Learning Autonomous Trainable Rover (MMATR) ad-dresses this gap by striving to democratize access to automated mobile robotics. Prioritizing cost-effectiveness, programma-bility, and user-friendliness, MMATR presents an accessible solution. This research outlines MMATR's primary goals: autonomous operation through embedded machine learning, user-friendly retraining facilitated by a Python GUI, extensi-bility via user-developed modules, and a generatively designed, consumer-sized 3D-printable chassis. MMATR integrates a diverse range of functionalities, including five ultrasonic sensors for autonomous navigation, a user-friendly Python GUI for retraining the embedded machine learning model, and the capa-bility to extend functionality through user-developed modules. This paper details the design, implementation, and potential applications of MMATR, contributing to the advancement of accessible and affordable mobile robotic platforms.
Flexible continuum manipulators are valued for minimally invasive surgery, offering access to confined spaces through nonlinear paths. However, cable-driven manipulators face control difficulties due to hysteresis fro...
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In this paper, we study a slow-fast realization of nonholonomic Hamiltonian control systems mediated by strong friction forces which is viewed as a singular perturbation of the nonholonomic system. We propose a system...
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The Stewart platform, a parallel robot configuration, traditionally employs six rigid linear actuators to connect a base with a mobile platform. These actuators, typically prismatic and connected by spherical or unive...
The Stewart platform, a parallel robot configuration, traditionally employs six rigid linear actuators to connect a base with a mobile platform. These actuators, typically prismatic and connected by spherical or universal joints, are arranged in alternating pairs, enabling six degrees of freedom in positioning and orientation. While this architecture has proven effective in applications requiring robust and rigid positioning systems, the advent of soft or compliant actuators presents new possibilities, especially in applications where safety is paramount, such as in medical robots involving human contact. This paper introduces a novel compliant Stewart mechanism, incorporating soft 3D-printed linear actuators designed to replace the rigid joints and legs in conventional rigid Stewart mechanisms. It explores the implementation of these soft actuators within the Stewart platform's framework, aiming to retain its six degrees of freedom (DOF) motion while enhancing safety and adaptability in sensitive environments. The results demonstrate the feasibility and potential of this approach, opening new avenues in robotic design for medical and other human-interactive applications where the combination of precision, safety, and adaptability is critical.
In this paper, the interior permanent magnet synchronous motor (IPMSM) for electric vehicles (EVs) using grain-oriented electrical steel (GO) is proposed. It was confirmed through the B-H characteristic curve and the ...
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The paper presents the results of modeling the dynamic behavior of a rotor system using fluid film bearings and magnetorheological squeeze dampers. A rigid rotor model is used to describe the dynamics. A linearized be...
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ISBN:
(数字)9798350349818
ISBN:
(纸本)9798350349825
The paper presents the results of modeling the dynamic behavior of a rotor system using fluid film bearings and magnetorheological squeeze dampers. A rigid rotor model is used to describe the dynamics. A linearized bearing and damper models are used to describe force interactions in a two-mass system that takes into account the mutual motion of the damper, bearing and rotor. The hydrodynamics models of the bearing and damper are based on the Reynolds equation for the case of non-Newtonian rheological behavior of the lubricant. Dynamic coefficients were calculated for all sets of rotor speed and the applied magnetic field values. The trajectories of rotor motion were obtained on the basis of dynamic coefficients. A harmonic analysis was performed based on the rotor motion trajectories. The controllability of a magnetorheological liquid damper was analyzed based on an estimation of the maximum amplitudes of rotor vibration displacements.
This paper proposes a Reinforcement Learning (RL)-based control framework for position and attitude control of an Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) subjected to significant disturbance that can be associated with an uncert...
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ISBN:
(数字)9798331513283
ISBN:
(纸本)9798331513290
This paper proposes a Reinforcement Learning (RL)-based control framework for position and attitude control of an Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) subjected to significant disturbance that can be associated with an uncertain trigger signal. The proposed method learns the relationship between the trigger signal and disturbance force, enabling the system to anticipate and counteract the impending disturbances before they occur. We train and evaluate three policies: a baseline policy trained without exposure to the disturbance, a reactive policy trained with the disturbance but without the trigger signal, and a predictive policy that incorporates the trigger signal as an observation and is exposed to the disturbance during training. Our simulation results show that the predictive policy outperforms the other policies by minimizing position deviations through a proactive correction maneuver. This work highlights the potential of integrating predictive cues into RL frameworks to improve UAS performance.
The aim of this research is to develop a user interface using myoelectrical signals, a type of biological signal. A multi-channel band-type EMG sensor is used to measure this signal. The goal is to make it easier to a...
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The aim of this research is to develop a user interface using myoelectrical signals, a type of biological signal. A multi-channel band-type EMG sensor is used to measure this signal. The goal is to make it easier to attach and detach the EMG sensor, while still obtaining sufficiently accurate measurements even if the sensor is placed slightly off the standard position. To achieve this, a Light-GBM based method is proposed to estimate the degree of deviation of the EMG sensor from the standard position. Once the deviation is estimated, a filter is constructed to compensate for the effect of the deviation on the myoelectrical signal. Experimental results using this method show that the sensor misalignment can be estimated with over 90% accuracy, and that correcting the myoelectrical signal based on this information improves joint angle estimation by approximately 13% in terms of root mean square error.
This study introduces a novel method for fabricating Yshaped stents from Nitinol sheets, aimed at addressing clinical needs more effectively than current braided designs. Stents play a crucial role in treating narrowe...
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