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A general geometric model that is capable of representing mechanisms with multiple closed-loops is presented. The model is intended for use in calibration of parallel robots. The full closed-loop differential geometric model is also presented.
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Lintott, A.B., Dunlop, G.R. (1998). Geometric Modelling of General Parallel Mechanisms for Calibration Purposes. In: Lenarčič, J., Husty, M.L. (eds) Advances in Robot Kinematics: Analysis and Control. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-015-9064-8_18
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