Mechanism configuration evaluation of a linear-actuated parallel mechanism using manipulability

The linear-actuated parallel mechanism that changes the motion characteristic according to the actuator configuration is known. The authors previously (2000) reported on the kinematics and the motion characteristic on the basis of the motion transmissibility. In this report, we analyze the changed in motion characteristics using the measures of manipulability. Indices of manipulability are given with components of the value determined by the singular value decomposition. The typical index is a volume of the manipulability ellipsoid. We clarify the features of the motion characteristics according to a change in the actuator configuration using these indices. Finally, we show the recommended application examples that are designed for mechanisms using the obtained result.

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