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The Development of a Reconfigurable Parallel Robot with Binary Actuators

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Performing activities autonomously and independent of human interaction during the production and handling process of goods is often achieved by robots. Since many of these handling tasks require a manipulator that reaches only a few points, a binary robot, such as the structure presented in this contribution, is suitable. These parallel robots with binary actuation can be designed at low cost and controlled by a simple programmable logic controller (PLC). Conformance of a predetermined positioning task can be achieved through the development of a synthesis approach. Furthermore, a calibration strategy based on additional components is introduced. These modules allow an adjustment of geometrical parameters to ensure positioning tasks with high accuracy.

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Schütz, D., Raatz, A., Hesselbach, J. (2010). The Development of a Reconfigurable Parallel Robot with Binary Actuators. In: Lenarcic, J., Stanisic, M. (eds) Advances in Robot Kinematics: Motion in Man and Machine. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-90-481-9262-5_24

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