Force tracking control of grinding end effector based on backstepping + PID
ISSN: 0143-991X
Article publication date: 12 February 2021
Issue publication date: 3 January 2022
Abstract
Purpose
This study aims to realize the constant force grinding of automobile wheel hub.
Design/methodology/approach
A force control strategy of backstepping + proportion integration differentiation (PID) is proposed. The grinding end effector is installed on the flange of the robot. The robot controls the position and posture of the grinding end actuator and the grinding end actuator controls the grinding force output. First, the modeling and analysis of the grinding end effector are carried out, and then the backstepping + PID method is adopted to control the grinding end effector to track the expected grinding force. Finally, the feasibility of the proposed method is verified by simulation and experiment.
Findings
The simulation and experimental results show that the backstepping + PID strategy can track the expected force quickly, and improve the dynamic response performance of the system and the quality of grinding and polishing of automobile wheel hub.
Research limitations/implications
The mathematical model is based on the pneumatic system and ideal gas, and ignores the influence of friction in the working process of the cylinder, so the mathematical model proposed in this study has certain limitations. A new control strategy is proposed, which is not only used to control the grinding force of automobile wheels, but also promotes the development of industrial control.
Social implications
The automatic constant force grinding of automobile wheel hub is realized, and the manpower is liberated.
Originality/value
First, the modeling and analysis of the grinding end effector are carried out, and then the backstepping + PID method is adopted to control the grinding end effector to track the expected grinding force. The nonlinear model of the system is controlled by backstepping method, and in the process, the linear system composed of errors is obtained, and then the linear system is controlled by PID to realize the combination of backstepping and PID control.
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Acknowledgements
Special thanks to the following three funds for their support: 1) National Key R&D Program of China(2019YFB1311100); 2) Special Fund for the Central Government to Guide the Development of Local Science and Technology (19941603G) and 3) The National Natural Science Foundation of China(52005154).
Citation
Dai, S., Li, S., Ji, W., Sun, Z. and Zhao, Y. (2022), "Force tracking control of grinding end effector based on backstepping + PID", Industrial Robot, Vol. 49 No. 1, pp. 34-46. https://doi.org/10.1108/IR-10-2020-0229
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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