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Torque modeling of a spherical actuator based on Lorentz force law

  • Liang Yan*
  • , I. Ming Chen
  • , Chee Kian Lim
  • , Guilin Yang
  • , Wei Lin
  • , Kok Meng Lee
  • *Corresponding author for this work
  • Nanyang Technological University
  • Agency for Science, Technology and Research, Singapore
  • Georgia Institute of Technology

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Abstract

An actuator with 3-DOF spherical motion is developed based on layered arrangement of stator coils and rotor poles. Due to the use of air-core coils and permanent magnet poles, the torque model of the actuator cannot be obtained by traditional coenergy approach. This paper describes a generic torque modeling method based on Lorentz force law. The closed-form solution of the torque model is derived from the scalar potentials of the magnetic field. Experimental study on the torque model is carried out. A comparison between the closed-form solution and the experimental result shows that the proposed torque model is valid and can be used for real-time control.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 2005 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation
Pages3646-3651
Number of pages6
DOIs
StatePublished - 2005
Externally publishedYes
Event2005 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation - Barcelona, Spain
Duration: 18 Apr 200522 Apr 2005

Publication series

NameProceedings - IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation
Volume2005
ISSN (Print)1050-4729

Conference

Conference2005 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation
Country/TerritorySpain
CityBarcelona
Period18/04/0522/04/05

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