Advanced Engineering Forum Vols. 2-3

Abstract: In this work we present a novel concept for key posture by looking for grasping similarities among several grasping experiments. To highlight the nature of key posture idea, the object used in experiment had different sizes, although share the same type. Grouping the extracted data by joint, we search for time interval with high data concentration. If this time interval is shared by many joints in the same experiment we can extract key posture from that interval. The key posture can help a robotic hand system to grasp, control and manipulate the object through a specific task.

Abstract: This paper analyzes the decision method for selecting components of gripping devices for wafer transfer robots from the system point of view and thus provides the basis for type selection and design. Analysis is completed through four steps: First, introduce the role of wafer transfer robot and gripping device in IC manufacture system and analyze the fundamental functions that are essential for wafer gripping; Second, analyze wafer gripping device systematically and divide it into six parts which are called basic elements and provide the implementation methods respectively; Third, analyze and summarize specific requirements to wafer gripping device in wafer transfer process; Finally, analyze and compare the relativity between each basic element and the specific requirement, then give the analysis result in the use of a data table. Through the above analysis of this paper, designers of wafer transfer robot can do analysis and comparison to select suitable components for wafer gripping device, thereby shorten the design circle of robots and improve efficiency.

Abstract: Wafer pre-aligner plays an important role in wafer manufacture. Wafer pre-aligner positions wafers accurately before they are transferred onto exposure platform, and the positioning accuracy greatly affects the exposure accuracy of wafer and the work efficiency of the whole manufacture system. The paper makes an overview on wafer pre-aligner from the following aspects: working principle, mechanical structure, machine vision and the algorithm on the detection of wafer edge.

Abstract: The purpose of this research work is to find the optimized kinematic structural parameters of the 3-TPS/TP parallel manipulator while taking into consideration the workspace, kinematic properties and other factors. The Ranked Pareto Particle Swarm Optimization (RP-PSO) approach is applied to solve the multi-objective optimization problems. Firstly, the structure of the parallel manipulator and its kinematic model are devised. Then, we set up the kinematical performance indices for the evaluation of manipulator working properties, including Local Condition Index (LCI), Global Condition Index (GCI) and Good Condition Workspace (GCW). The optimization is further carried out in a Parameter Design Space (PDS) with normalized geometry parameters. Then the geometry optimization problems are solved using a PDS based RP-PSO approach. Finally, the feasibility of this approach is supported by examples given this paper.

Abstract: Manipulator cleared the surface of fluid pipelines is the necessary pipeline engineering construction equipment. Developing an advanced automatic robotic pipeline construction and making it industry can satisfy the needs of pipeline engineering in the country improve mechanization level and work efficiency and reduce labor intensity. According to the actual situation, the paper conform the principle of the robotic work. Analysis the work process of the manipulator, the design gives the optical detection system. This manipulator adopts automatic rotary and feeding, intelligent control and automatic detecting effects and feedback. The movement of the manipulator can been regulated and controlled timely by the photoelectric detection device of the manipulator. It is suitable for cleaning the surface of various pipelines in the complex condition field. This paper studies the revolution，feeding and feedback of the pipeline construction of the manipulator. Finally, study and design a stable running, flexible movement, accurate positioning, the effect is automatically detected and reliable intelligent robot which compatible with the subject. This manipulator can well meet the requirements of operation.

Abstract: Flexible hydraulic robotic arm is a complicated system which coupled by mechanics and hydraulics. It is widely applied in all kinds of large engineering equipments, such as concrete pump truck, bridge monitor truck, arm frame of crane, etc. The arm system of the hydraulic robotic arm is a multi-body system with redundant freedom, strong nonlinear, coupled with rigid and flexible characters. So it is of great theoretic value and real engineering significance to study the arm system of the robotic arm. In this theme, the movement of flexible hydraulic robotic arm and hydraulic cylinders are seperately analyzed with flexible multi-body dynamics, and the mechanical hydraulic dynamic model of the driving system and the arm system is built with Lagrange Equation and Virtual Work Theory. And the dynamic differential equation is built with the driving force of the hydraulic cylinder as the main force. With the track programming and the optimization method, the dynamic converse problem of the arm end track is researched, so as to get the optimized rotation angle when the arm end reaches the expected point. By using the PD control theory, without decoupling and rank-decreasing, only with feed back from the hydraulic system to realize the close loop control of the arm end position, pose and movement, the relationship between the hydraulic system and the end position & pose is studied, so that the flexible distortion is reduced and the libration is restrained. What’s more, the simulation model of the mechanical arms is built by the dynamic simulation software. The simulation result prove that the movement equation built by this way can clearly describe each dynamic character of the mechanical arms.

Abstract: This paper presents a modeling and transition algorithm of a novel wall-climbing robot with biped-wheel hybrid mechanism. In order to realize robot transitions between inclined surfaces, the robot’s locomotion gait is analyzed and a locomotion gait planning model based on Finite State Machine (FSM) is established. Moreover a transition algorithm between inclined surfaces is proposed based on multi-sensors data fusions and logical reasoning networks. The results of simulations and experiments show that the model and algorithm are valid and can be applied for the wall-climbing robot’s transition between the concave surfaces.

Abstract: A novel wall-climbing robot mechanism designed for anti-hijacking task is presented. This mechanism consists of a negative pressure adhesion module, a vacuum suction module and a planetary-gear train. The design of biped-wheel hybrid locomotion mechanism, with the advantages of wheeled robots and legged robots, allows the robot to move fast and cross over obstacles easily. This design qualifies the robot for the motion of moving straight, turning in plane and crossing between inclined surfaces. Then the kinematics equations are derived and the locomotion modes are analyzed. Many experiments have been implemented and the results prove that the robot has such characteristics as rapid speed, excellent transition ability between inclined surfaces and curved surface adaptability. Therefore, this novel wall-climbing mechanism could be used for the application of inspection, surveillance and reconnaissance.

Abstract: This paper presents a tolerance modeling approach based on robot kinematics theory within CAD/CAM system. Based on the differential kinematics theories, each feature of characteristics including size tolerance and geometrical tolerance was established as a corresponding small displacement torsor. In order to express the relation between the small displacement of all functional features and the functional requirement, the final expression was represented to establish the projection of analysis of the tolerance chain. A mathematical expression was obtained by the mean instead of single points, and the constraints can be represented by interval using the standard deviation, not limit deviations. After having identified the unit components and the functional requirement from the tolerance chain, we obtained the percentage contribution of each unit feature to the functional requirement. A percentage contribution can help designer to decide which tolerance is tighten or loosen. The application of the tolerance analysis approach in a simple three-dimensional sample was also discussed in this paper.

Abstract: In this paper an approach of measuring the positional precision of the execution terminal of the industrial robot is introduced, and the approach based on a non-contact laser tracing measurement has the advantage of high-speed response, high detection accuracy and non-contact measurement. This method utilizes the linear motion units and photo detection units to trace the target actively. The measurement of the target coordinates are measured with the laser interferometer linear measurement module and the grating ruler. This system can achieve the position measurement of the planar motion objects without contact in real-time condition and also possesses the high precision.