Simultaneous position and vibration control of the flexible object while using dual-arm manipulators

  • Yukawa, T. (Dept. of Aeronautics and Space Engineering, Tohoku University) ;
  • Uchiyama, M. (Dept. of Aeronautics and Space Engineering, Tohoku University) ;
  • Obinata, G. (Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, Akita University)
  • Published : 1993.10.01

Abstract

In this paper, we consider the handling f a flexible object using dual-arm manipulators. We choose both the side arms as rigid, and the objects to be manipulated as flexible. Our purpose is to realize position control for the flexible object while suppressing its vibration. In particular, the problem taken up here is the stability of the control system while manipulating the object. We propose that the traditional approach to investigate the robot system be expanded to include the object's characteristics (thus transferring the stability of the robot system into the full assembly system). We define a handling characteristic while manipulating the object. Finally, the relationship between the handling characteristic and the positional constraint condition in the hold position of the arms is studied while considering the stability of the control system.

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