Development of Machine Vision Positioning System of Magnetorheological Fluid (MRF) Actuator

Abstract:

Magnetorheological valve offers several advantages such as controllability, small in size and no moving part during operation. Thus, many researchers are working on developing an actuator based on this valve. However, this actuator required feedback system to improve it precision. This research is focusing on developing of machine vision based positioning system for MRF actuator. Image processing algorithms coded using Matlab software and directly connect to MRF valve controller. As a result, the system shows a fast response with processing time only 0.6 millisecond, system resolution is 0.1 millimeter and finally repeatability is 0.01. As a conclusion, the machine vision system are applicable for MRF actuator positioning system. This study is significant in order to developing a low cost and robust positioning system.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volume 470)
• Pages: 625-629
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.470.625
• Online since: December 2013
• Authors: A.B. Husaini, Ghazali Izzat, Samad Zahurin, Othman Rusli
• Keywords: Hydraulic, Machine Vision, Magnetorheological Fluid, Positioning System, Repeatability

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