Xia Wu’s research while affiliated with China University of Mining and Technology and other places

This paper addresses the kinematics and graphical representation of the singularity configuration of a hybrid-driven cable-suspended parallel robot (HDCPR) with three translational degrees of freedom (DOFs). Applying the closed-loop vector method and geometric methodology, inverse kinematics of the HDCPR needed for singularity analysis is performed. For the sake of singularity condition calculation within the reachable workspace, the procedure utilizing analytical methodology and gradual search algorithm is presented. Simulation results demonstrate the validity of the kinematics and singularity analysis developed.

This paper deals with the error modeling and sensitivity analysis of a hybrid-driven based cable parallel manipulator (HDCPM). The HDCPM has the advantages of both cable parallel manipulator and hybrid-driven planar five-bar mechanism. Kinematics analysis and error modeling are performed based on closed loop vector conditions and direct differential method. The error model derived for the proposed HDCPM has the ability to account for the original errors from kinematics parameters. In addition, the sensitivity analysis is also carried out to investigate the effects of 36 error sources of kinematics parameters on the end-effector of the HDCPM. A detailed example of the sensitivity of the end-effector's position coordinates for the HDCPM is presented in order to demonstrate the validity of the error modeling and sensitivity analysis developed.