Kinematic analysis and multi-objective optimization of a 3-UPR parallel mechanism for a robotic leg. (February 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Russo, Matteo; Herrero, Saioa; Altuzarra, Oscar; Ceccarelli, Marco
• Is Part Of: Mechanism and machine theory. Volume 120(2018)
• Page Start: 192
• Page End: 202
• Publication Date: 2018-02
• Subjects: Parallel manipulator -- Multi-objective optimization -- Mechanism design -- Kinematics -- Robotic leg; Machine theory -- Periodicals; Machinery -- Periodicals; Machines -- Périodiques; Génie mécanique -- Périodiques; Machine theory; Machinery; Periodicals; 621.81
• DOI: 10.1016/j.mechmachtheory.2017.10.004
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0094-114X

Abstract

Highlights: A parallel mechanism with 3-UPR architecture for a robotic leg application is proposed. The mechanism is characterized by the convergence of the three limbs of the parallel architecture to a single point of the moving platform. Inverse and forward kinematics for the manipulator are evaluated in their closed-form expressions. The mechanism design is analyzed and optimized by using four different objective functions. Abstract: In this paper, a parallel mechanism with 3-UPR architecture for a robotic leg application is analyzed for design purposes. The proposed morphology is characterized by the convergence of the three chains to a single point of the moving platform. First, the mechanism is described and its inverse and forward kinematic problems are solved analytically. Its Jacobian matrix is computed to evaluate the singular positions of the end-effector. Then, workspace volume, manipulator dexterity, static efficiency and stiffness are chosen as objective functions for a multi-objective optimization in order to decide the geometrical parameters of the mechanism. The objective functions are mapped in the parameter space and an optimal solution is discussed as suitable for a future prototype.