Flatness-based control of flexible motion systems

Brian K. Post, Alexandre Mariuzza, Wayne J. Book, William Singhose

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Abstract

Flexibility is often an unavoidable limitation when large-workspace high-speed manipulation is required. This flexibility can be mitigated in some circumstances through feedback control methods. However, these methods only correct for vibration after it has been measured. Therefore, if low-vibration reference commands can be generated, then the utility of these systems can be greatly improved. However, there are instances where system nonlinearities limit the effectiveness of many command-shaping techniques. This paper proposes a method for the generation of fast vibration-limiting trajectories for flexible systems based on the differential-flatness property of nonlinear systems. This approach is applied to a tower crane for simulation and experimental validation. The results are compared to those from standard command-shaping techniques. Practical implementation issues for real world systems are discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationASME 2011 Dynamic Systems and Control Conference and Bath/ASME Symposium on Fluid Power and Motion Control, DSCC 2011
Pages843-850
Number of pages8
DOIs
StatePublished - 2011
Externally publishedYes
EventASME 2011 Dynamic Systems and Control Conference and Bath/ASME Symposium on Fluid Power and Motion Control, DSCC 2011 - Arlington, VA, United States
Duration: Oct 31 2011Nov 2 2011

Publication series

NameASME 2011 Dynamic Systems and Control Conference and Bath/ASME Symposium on Fluid Power and Motion Control, DSCC 2011
Volume1

Conference

ConferenceASME 2011 Dynamic Systems and Control Conference and Bath/ASME Symposium on Fluid Power and Motion Control, DSCC 2011
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityArlington, VA
Period10/31/1111/2/11

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