Document Type

Thesis

Date of Award

1-31-1990

Degree Name

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering - (M.S.)

Department

Mechanical and Industrial Engineering

First Advisor

M. C. Leu

Second Advisor

Avraham Harnoy

Third Advisor

Rajesh N. Dave

Abstract

A mathematical model of robotic peg-in-hole insertion, which relates insertion force and moment to manipulator compliance and geometric constraints, is presented. Based on this model, the effects of manipulator compliance and geometric and positional parameters on the insertion are studied. The complete expressions for determining the insertion forces and moment as well as the peg kinematics are derived. The study is helpful to reducing insertion force and moment and avoiding possible jamming during the insertion process. The model is verified experimentally on the IBM 7540 robot.

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