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  • Robotics and Mechanical Engineering
  • Control Systems Engineering
  • Vacuum Technology

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  • High tracking accuracy is crucial for parallel platforms in vacuum environments.
  • Existing control systems may not meet stringent precision requirements.
  • 3-PRR parallel platforms present unique control challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To design and implement a full closed-loop control precision tracking system for a 3-PRR parallel platform.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of different control algorithms in a vacuum environment.
  • To validate the performance of laser displacement sensors and linear grating encoders for feedback control.

Main Methods:

  • A 3-PRR parallel platform was designed for vacuum applications.
  • A full closed-loop control system integrated laser displacement sensors and linear grating encoders.
  • Feed-forward, Proportion-Integration (PI), and Radial Basis Function (RBF) neural network control algorithms were implemented and compared.

Main Results:

  • All tested control algorithms (feed-forward, PI, RBF) demonstrated superior performance compared to semi-closed-loop control.
  • The full closed-loop system effectively utilized laser displacement sensors and linear grating encoders for measurement and feedback.
  • The system achieved high tracking accuracy, validating its design.

Conclusions:

  • The designed full closed-loop control system is valid and effective for enhancing the tracking accuracy of 3-PRR parallel platforms in vacuum.
  • The integration of laser displacement sensors and linear grating encoders provides a robust solution for precision measurement and control.
  • Advanced control algorithms like PI and RBF neural networks offer significant improvements over traditional methods.