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Comparison of some modeling and control issues for a flexible two link manipulator
1Dept. of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri 65211, USA.
Abstract:
The nonlinear dynamics of a flexible two link manipulator presents a challenging modeling and control problem with its lumped actuator dynamics coupled with distributed link dynamics. Issues related to modeling uncertainty and control robustness as well as a good understanding of the experimental issues are essential for advanced modeling and control for such systems. This paper reports some of the advanced modeling, control, and experimental issues for a flexible two link manipulator, including some novel approaches developed by the authors.
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