Reduced Kinematic Error for Position Accuracy in a High-Torque, Lightweight Actuator

Autor: Rajesh Kannan Megalingam, Shree Rajesh Raagul Vadivel, Sakthiprasad Kuttankulangara Manoharan, Bhanu Teja Pula, Sarveswara Reddy Sathi, Uppala Sai Chaitanya Gupta
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: Actuators, Vol 13, Iss 6, p 218 (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2076-0825
DOI: 10.3390/act13060218
Popis: In this paper, we propose the design, development, and testing of high-torque and lightweight actuators suitable for lightweight robotic applications. The detailed design of the actuator module is described, and its performance evaluation is also presented. Further, the mathematical modelling of the actuator is discussed. Various performance analysis tests were carried out for the elucidation of the designed actuator, which included primarily position, velocity, and torque analyses. The position accuracy analysis included position repeatability at the maximum payload for calculating the acceptable tolerance. The velocity elucidation included a velocity test for the variable load. The torque analysis of the actuator was completed at different supply currents. These tests and the results indicate that the proposed actuator has high precision in reaching the desired position and provides a stabilized performance with variable loads up to the limit for which it was designed. Based on the torque output and the weight, the proposed actuator could be a good fit for lightweight robotic applications.
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