Computational Development of Jacobian Matrices for Complex Spatial Manipulators
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
5-2012
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 (R) M-Files and are applicable to any spatial manipulator. An articulated arm subassembly and a musculoskeletal model of the hand are used as examples. (C) 2012 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Recommended Citation
Goehler, Craig M. and Murray, Wendy M., "Computational Development of Jacobian Matrices for Complex Spatial Manipulators" (2012). Engineering Faculty Publications, Patents, Presentations. 20.
https://scholar.valpo.edu/engineering_fac_pub/20
