A prototype parallel manipulator: Kinematics, construction, software, workspace results, and singularity analysis

Kevin Cleary*, Tatsuo Arai

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Abstract

A prototype parallel link manipulator is described. The kinematics of a general parallel link manipulator are discussed. The hardware and software of the prototype manipulator are presented. Some symbolic kinematic results for the prototype are given, along with a discussion of how these results might be used. The workspace of the prototype is analyzed, both by simulation and experimentation. The singularity problem for parallel manipulators is discussed, and a singular configuration for the prototype is shown.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation
PublisherPubl by IEEE
Pages566-571
Number of pages6
ISBN (Print)081862163X
Publication statusPublished - 1991
Externally publishedYes
EventProceedings of the 1991 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation - Sacramento, CA, USA
Duration: 9 Apr 199111 Apr 1991

Publication series

NameProceedings - IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation
Volume1

Conference

ConferenceProceedings of the 1991 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation
CitySacramento, CA, USA
Period9/04/9111/04/91

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