Three-dimensional computerized model of an elastic robotic arm

Interactive computer simulation software in the area of robotics is becoming increasingly important. The present work involved the creation of a computer simulation software package for an elastic robotic arm. The computer simulation was unique in four major areas. Using a specialized Silicon Graphics IRIS Workstation, a three-dimensional model of the three-link elastic robotic arm, controlled by two hydraulic actuators, was created. The software simulation developed in the present work was highly interactive with the user. The user is able to move the different links, change parameters, and alter dynamic applied forces. The kinematics were modelled. A user was allowed to change the kinematic variables by either moving the different links or by changing the magnitude of the two actuator forces. The deformations of the robotic arm were modelled and presented in both graphic and analytical form.

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Science (MS)

Level thesis:degree_level

Thesis

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Civil and Mechanical Engineering

Grantor dc:publisher

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Year

1988

Author dc:creator

• Krueger, Allison Jeanne

Contributors dc:contributor

• William Culbreth

Statement dc:rights

• IN COPYRIGHT. For more information about this rights statement, please visit http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/

Language dc:language

English

Identifier

https://oasis.library.unlv.edu/rtds/57

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:oasis.library.unlv.edu:rtds-1056