Computational development of Jacobian matrices for complex spatial manipulators

Craig M. Goehler*, Wendy M. Murray

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Abstract

Current methods for developing manipulator Jacobian matrices are based on traditional kinematic descriptions such as Denavit and Hartenberg parameters. The resulting symbolic equations for these matrices become cumbersome and computationally inefficient when dealing with more complex spatial manipulators, such as those seen in the field of biomechanics. This paper develops a modified method for Jacobian development based on generalized kinematic equations that incorporates partial derivatives of matrices with Leibniz's Law (the product rule). It is shown that a set of symbolic matrix functions can be derived that improve computational efficiency when used in MATLAB® M-Files and are applicable to any spatial manipulator. An articulated arm subassembly and a musculoskeletal model of the hand are used as examples.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)160-163
Number of pages4
JournalAdvances in Engineering Software
Volume47
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - May 2012

Keywords

  • Articulated arm subassembly
  • Equivalent-angle axis rotation matrix
  • Jacobian matrix
  • Leibniz's Law
  • MATLAB®
  • Musculoskeletal hand model
  • Spatial manipulator

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Software
  • General Engineering

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