A Practical Real-Time Motion Cueing Algorithm for Crane Simulator

Abstract:

This paper addresses motion simulation issues involved in a crane simulator with a 6-Degree-Of-Freedom platform. The crane dynamical models in terms of a range of motion equations are built for the operator cab in various main operating conditions. The ways to make the motion to be reproduced are investigated and the corresponding real-time motion cueing algorithm is proposed based on a special curve-merging approach. The algorithm is of simplified form and the needed computing time is very short, which makes it very practicable. The crane simulation system with this algorithm being adopted has been successfully developed and put into practice. The field application showed that the algorithm is able to ensure achievement of satisfied motion cueing effects. The proposed motion simulation models and the corresponding algorithm will provide significant reference value for developing similar motion simulation systems for all types of large-scale cranes or construction machinery.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volume 532)
• Pages: 280-284
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.532.280
• Online since: February 2014
• Authors: Ze Zhu*, Han Bin Xiao, Guo Xian Wang, Kan Hu
• Keywords: Crane Simulator, Dynamical Model, Motion Cueing, Real-Time Control Algorithm

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