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On the autonomous target capturing of flexible-base space robotic system

  • Deshan Meng
  • , Bin Liang
  • , Wenfu Xu*
  • , Xueqian Wang
  • , Houde Liu
  • , Xiaojun Zhu
  • *Corresponding author for this work
  • Harbin Institute of Technology Shenzhen
  • Tsinghua University

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Abstract

Autonomous target capturing is the key for space robot to perform on-orbital servicing tasks. To meet the requirement of complex and long-term task, large flexible appendages, such as solar paddles and antenna reflectors are usually mounted on the base of a space robot. Due to the structure vibration, it is very challenging to capture a free-floating target satellite. In this paper, we derived the kinematics equations and proposed the autonomous target capturing method for free-floating flexible-base space robots. The kinematics equation established the mapping from the base velocities, joint rates and elastic motion to the end-effector velocities. Based on this equation, we designed resolved motion rate control with vibration compensation for the space manipulator. Another contribution of this paper is that we modeled the dynamic coupling between the rigid movement of the end-effector and the flexible vibration of the solar paddles. Based on this model, we analyzed the coupling effect which was very important for the design of the manipulator and determining the trajectory planning and control strategy. At last, a simulation system was created and simulation studies of the proposed methods were carried out. The simulation results verify the proposed methods.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2014 13th International Conference on Control Automation Robotics and Vision, ICARCV 2014
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages1894-1899
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781479951994
DOIs
StatePublished - 2014
Externally publishedYes
Event13th International Conference on Control Automation Robotics and Vision, ICARCV 2014 - Singapore, Singapore
Duration: 10 Dec 201412 Dec 2014

Publication series

Name2014 13th International Conference on Control Automation Robotics and Vision, ICARCV 2014

Conference

Conference13th International Conference on Control Automation Robotics and Vision, ICARCV 2014
Country/TerritorySingapore
CitySingapore
Period10/12/1412/12/14

Keywords

  • Dynamics Coupling
  • Large Flexible Base
  • Space Robot
  • Target Capturing
  • Vibration Compensation

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