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  • Multibody dynamics
  • Computational mechanics
  • Optimization algorithms

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  • Multibody kinematics optimization is crucial for analyzing complex systems.
  • Existing methods with hard constraints can be computationally intensive.
  • Efficient algorithms are needed for real-time applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose and evaluate an alternative method for constrained multibody kinematics optimization.
  • To compare the efficiency and accuracy of a penalty method against hard constraint optimization.
  • To demonstrate the potential for significant computational gains.

Main Methods:

  • A penalty method applied to constraints combined with the Levenberg-Marquardt algorithm.
  • Comparison with a standard optimization resolution using hard kinematic constraints.
  • Application and validation on two experimental and model pairs.

Main Results:

  • The penalty method demonstrated a speed improvement of at least 20 times compared to hard constraint optimization.
  • Similar reconstruction errors and constraint violations were observed between the methods.
  • The proposed method accurately solves multibody kinematics optimization problems efficiently.

Conclusions:

  • The penalty method offers a computationally efficient alternative for multibody kinematics optimization.
  • Significant time savings can be achieved without compromising accuracy.
  • Implementing this method with compiled code can further enhance computational performance.