In this thesis, forward and inverse kinematic equations are developed for a parallel, closed-loop manipulator known as the Variable Geometry Truss or VGT for short. Widely recognized as adaptive or collapsing structures for space and military applications, VGTs have not received due consideration as robotic manipulators. VGTs undoubtedly represent an important sector of future manipulator applications. VGTs are typically constructed using repeating identical cells or modules and they have exceptional stiffness to weight ratios.
The data obtained from solving the forward kinematic equations is used for animation of the VGT. For animation, three dimensional graphics software, graPHIGS is used. Additionally, the kinematic analysis equations are used to map out workspace of the VGT. An experiment is also carried out to verify the computational results. / Master of Science
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:VTETD/oai:vtechworks.lib.vt.edu:10919/45677 |
| Date | 14 November 2012 |
| Creators | Gokhale, Dipen P. |
| Contributors | Mechanical Engineering, Reinholtz, Charles F., Robertshaw, Harry H., Myklebust, Arvid |
| Publisher | Virginia Tech |
| Source Sets | Virginia Tech Theses and Dissertation |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis, Text |
| Format | vii, 87 leaves, BTD, application/pdf, application/pdf |
| Rights | In Copyright, http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ |
| Relation | OCLC# 17631070, LD5655.V855_1987.G645.pdf |
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