Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Cable: Problem Solving01:29

Cable: Problem Solving

692
When dealing with a cable that is fixed to two supports and subjected to uniform loading, it is crucial to determine the maximum tension in the cable. This process can be broken down into several key steps, as outlined below:
692
Glassware Calibration01:11

Glassware Calibration

1.4K
Accurate calibration of glassware, such as volumetric flasks, pipettes, and burettes, is essential to ensure accurate measurements in the analytical laboratory. Calibration helps maintain consistency across measurements and prevents errors arising from inaccurate volumes.
Volumetric flasks: Volumetric flasks are designed to prepare aqueous solutions of precise volumes accurately with a calibration line on the neck. To calibrate a volumetric flask, it is important to fill it with distilled...
1.4K
Kinematic Equations - I01:26

Kinematic Equations - I

15.8K
When an object moves with constant acceleration, the velocity of the object changes at a constant rate throughout the motion. The kinematic equations of motions are derived for such cases where the acceleration of the object is constant. The first kinematic equation gives an insight into the relationship between velocity, acceleration, and time. We can see, for example:
15.8K
Instrument Calibration01:12

Instrument Calibration

756
Instrument calibration is essential for ensuring that instruments produce accurate and consistent results. It is vital in manufacturing, healthcare, testing laboratories, and scientific research. Calibration processes are specific to each instrument and help enhance data accuracy. Each instrument has a unique calibration process tailored to its design and function to improve data accuracy.
Analytical Balance Calibration
An analytical balance measures mass and requires regular calibration to...
756
Cable Subjected to Its Own Weight01:13

Cable Subjected to Its Own Weight

798
Overhead power transmission lines rely on cables to carry electricity across large distances. To ensure the stability and functionality of these lines, it is crucial to understand the shape and tension experienced by the cables under the influence of their weight.
A generalized loading function is employed to analyze a cable subjected to its own weight. This function considers the force acting along the cable's arc length rather than its projected length, providing a more accurate...
798
Kinematic Equations - II01:17

Kinematic Equations - II

14.4K
The second kinematic equation expresses the final position of an object in terms of its initial position, the distance traveled with the initial constant velocity, and the distance traveled due to a change in velocity. Similar to the first kinematic equation, this equation is also only valid when the acceleration is constant throughout the motion of an object.
Suppose a car merges into freeway traffic on a 200 m long ramp. If its initial velocity is 10 m/s and it accelerates at 2 m/s2, then the...
14.4K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Motion Intention Recognition and DDPG-Based Adaptive Impedance Control for a Robotic Upper-Limb Exoskeleton.

IEEE transactions on neural systems and rehabilitation engineering : a publication of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society·2026
Same author

Reconfigurable analysis and workspace optimization of modular cable-suspended parallel robot.

Scientific reports·2026
Same author

Data-Driven Design of a Six-Bar Lower-Limb Rehabilitation Mechanism Based on Gait Trajectory Prediction.

IEEE transactions on neural systems and rehabilitation engineering : a publication of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society·2022
Same author

Light-Driven Self-Oscillating Actuators with Phototactic Locomotion Based on Black Phosphorus Heterostructure.

Angewandte Chemie (International ed. in English)·2021
Same author

Self-Locomotive Soft Actuator Based on Asymmetric Microstructural Ti<sub>3</sub>C<sub>2</sub>T<sub></sub> MXene Film Driven by Natural Sunlight Fluctuation.

ACS nano·2021
Same author

State-of-the-art research in robotic hip exoskeletons: A general review.

Journal of orthopaedic translation·2020

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Feb 5, 2026

3D Printing - Evaluating Particle Emissions of a 3D Printing Pen
06:44

3D Printing - Evaluating Particle Emissions of a 3D Printing Pen

Published on: October 9, 2020

9.1K

Kinematic Calibration of a Cable-Driven Parallel Robot for 3D Printing.

Sen Qian1, Kunlong Bao2, Bin Zi3

  • 1School of Mechanical Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, China. qiansenhfut@126.com.

Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)
|September 12, 2018
PubMed
Summary

This study introduces a cable-driven parallel robot for 3D printing, expanding workspace beyond traditional devices. A novel kinematic calibration method significantly improves end-effector accuracy, achieving a position error of 0.6157 mm.

Keywords:
additive manufacturingcable-driven parallel roboterror analysiskinematic calibration

More Related Videos

Robotics in Surgery: A Modular Robotic Platform Driven Gastric Wedge Resection
07:27

Robotics in Surgery: A Modular Robotic Platform Driven Gastric Wedge Resection

Published on: February 7, 2025

1.1K
Four-Dimensional Printing of Stimuli-Responsive Hydrogel-Based Soft Robots
05:43

Four-Dimensional Printing of Stimuli-Responsive Hydrogel-Based Soft Robots

Published on: January 13, 2023

4.4K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Feb 5, 2026

3D Printing - Evaluating Particle Emissions of a 3D Printing Pen
06:44

3D Printing - Evaluating Particle Emissions of a 3D Printing Pen

Published on: October 9, 2020

9.1K
Robotics in Surgery: A Modular Robotic Platform Driven Gastric Wedge Resection
07:27

Robotics in Surgery: A Modular Robotic Platform Driven Gastric Wedge Resection

Published on: February 7, 2025

1.1K
Four-Dimensional Printing of Stimuli-Responsive Hydrogel-Based Soft Robots
05:43

Four-Dimensional Printing of Stimuli-Responsive Hydrogel-Based Soft Robots

Published on: January 13, 2023

4.4K

Area of Science:

  • Robotics
  • Additive Manufacturing
  • Mechanical Engineering

Background:

  • Traditional 3D printing faces limitations in workspace and accuracy.
  • Cable-driven parallel robots offer extended range and flexibility for complex tasks.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a cable-driven parallel robot for 3D printing with an enlarged workspace.
  • To propose and validate a kinematic calibration method for enhanced accuracy.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a cable-driven parallel robot for 3D printing.
  • A kinematic calibration method based on cable length residuals.
  • Establishment of a mapping model for error analysis.
  • Optimization of measurement positions for calibration efficiency.
  • Verification through numerical simulation and motion capture experiments.

Main Results:

  • The proposed kinematic calibration method effectively reduces end-effector position error.
  • Experimental results show a position error decrease to 0.6157 mm.
  • The calibration method's effectiveness is confirmed even for non-optimal measurement positions.

Conclusions:

  • Cable-driven parallel robots can overcome workspace limitations in 3D printing.
  • The developed kinematic calibration method enhances precision and efficiency.
  • The approach is robust and applicable in real-world scenarios.