Modal analysis of a 7 DoF sweet pepper harvesting robot

Tobias F.C. Berninger, Sebastian Fuderer, Daniel J. Rixen

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Abstract

Modal Analysis is a well-established key tool used to analyze the dynamic behavior of a structure. A robot manipulator consists of mechanical structures, like the body links between the joints and gears, and mechatronic components, like motors and their control system. The dynamic behavior of all subcomponents making up the robot arm are individually well understood. However, their respective influence on the dynamic behavior of the entire robot system is still a matter of research. Understanding the dynamics of the manipulator and setting up a validated model of its full dynamics is essential, in order to devise proper control strategies. One specific challenge comes from the fact that the vibration properties (modes, damping and frequencies) depend on the overall pose and thus change during the operation of the robot. Further, non-linearities from the joints and the action of the joint controller can significantly influence the dynamics of the system. In this paper, the influence of these effects on the overall dynamic behavior of a 7 DOF robot manipulator developed for automated sweet pepper harvesting is analyzed, using Modal Analysis.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationTopics in Modal Analysis and Testing, Volume 8 - Proceedings of the 37th IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics 2019
EditorsBrandon J. Dilworth, Michael L. Mains
PublisherSpringer New York LLC
Pages163-170
Number of pages8
ISBN (Print)9783030126834
DOIs
StatePublished - 2020
Event37th IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics, 2019 - Orlando, United States
Duration: 28 Jan 201931 Jan 2019

Publication series

NameConference Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Mechanics Series
ISSN (Print)2191-5644
ISSN (Electronic)2191-5652

Conference

Conference37th IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics, 2019
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityOrlando
Period28/01/1931/01/19

Keywords

  • Complex modes
  • Dynamics of the TCP
  • Modal analysis
  • Robotics
  • Structural dynamics

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