Title :
Rapid analysis manipulator program (RAMP) as a design tool for serial revolute robots
Author :
Hill, Bunker ; Tesar, Delbert
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Mech. Eng., Texas Univ., Austin, TX, USA
Abstract :
This paper describes a program (RAMP) which facilitates robot design analysis, project management, and design documentation. Requirements for such a program are proposed, and the literature is investigated. Design of the program is discussed in an object-oriented manner, and the system-level objects are described. The extent and method of implemented analysis objects is presented in more detail. Examples of use are discussed in terms of component selection, deflection analysis, and end-effector position error. Finally, the future augmentation of RAMP is described
Keywords :
manipulator dynamics; manipulator kinematics; object-oriented programming; project management; software tools; component selection; deflection analysis; design documentation; design tool; end-effector position error; project management; rapid analysis manipulator program; robot design analysis; serial revolute robots; system-level objects; Design engineering; Feedback; History; Kinematics; Knowledge engineering; Manipulators; Mechanical engineering; Project management; Robotics and automation; Robots;
Conference_Titel :
Robotics and Automation, 1996. Proceedings., 1996 IEEE International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Minneapolis, MN
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-2988-0
DOI :
10.1109/ROBOT.1996.509152
