Title :
A new generation of modular robots
Author :
Larizza, P. ; Murciano, G. ; Pappagallo, L. ; Triggiani, G.
Author_Institution :
Masmec, Bari
Abstract :
A new generation of modular robots was studied based on a concept of mechatronic modules clustering. A generalization of mechatronic module consists of an electromechanical part driven by an electronic part implementing a control and communication unit and, a motor drive. The main property of the control is the scalability. The modules are connected by a very high efficiency real time communication network. The clustering permits to connect several modules in order to achieve a more complex robot architecture, starting from serial kinematic chains up to parallel kinematic machines configurations
Keywords :
mechatronics; pattern clustering; robot kinematics; control and communication unit; electromechanical part; mechatronic modules clustering; modular robots; motor drive; parallel kinematic machines; real time communication network; serial kinematic chains; Actuators; Communication networks; Communication system control; Control systems; Kinematics; Manufacturing; Mechatronics; Motor drives; Parallel robots; Scalability;
Conference_Titel :
Industrial Electronics, 2006 IEEE International Symposium on
Conference_Location :
Montreal, Que.
Print_ISBN :
1-4244-0496-7
Electronic_ISBN :
1-4244-0497-5
DOI :
10.1109/ISIE.2006.296006
