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    • Robotics
    • Biomechanics
    • Kinematics

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    • Estimating kinematic parameters of multi-joint systems is challenging when direct measurement is not feasible.
    • Existing methods often struggle with accuracy, precision, and robustness, especially with complex joint configurations.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To propose and validate a novel data-driven method for estimating kinematic parameters of multi-joint systems.
    • To address the limitations of current methods in scenarios where direct measurement is infeasible.

    Main Methods:

    • Developed a "workspace manifold mapping" approach based on the geometry of exponential representations of 3D motions.
    • Introduced the "Generative Topographic Mapping algorithm with kinematic constraints" (GTM-KC).
    • Validated GTM-KC using simulated and motion capture data for a 2-degree-of-freedom (DOF) mechanical linkage, comparing it against benchmark algorithms.

    Main Results:

    • The GTM-KC method demonstrated high accuracy in estimating 2-DOF joint axis orientations, with mean deviations from ground truth of 2.5° and 2.4°.
    • Low standard deviations (3.4° and 2.7°) indicate precise estimation.
    • The algorithm showed robustness to initial conditions, outperforming existing methods.

    Conclusions:

    • The GTM-KC method effectively estimates revolute joint axis orientations in 3D kinematics.
    • It offers superior or equivalent performance compared to existing methods in accuracy, precision, and convergence.
    • Workspace manifold mapping provides a generalizable approach for 1- and 2-DOF kinematic relationships.