Digital twin of dynamic error of a collaborative robot

Charlie Walker, Xichun Luo, P. M. Abhilash, Qi Liu, Rajeshkumar Madarkar, Erfu Yang

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Abstract

This paper proposed a new digital twin method to effectively, accurately and in real-time in-situ track machine dynamic error using accelerometer data. The digital twin tracked the positioning data measured by its built-in encoders and superimposes it with displacement data obtained from the accelerometers for more accurate positioning, resulting in micrometre level improvements. In this paper, the digital twin dynamic error tracking approach was implemented on a collaborative robot. Ball-bar tests were conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of the proposed digital twin dynamic error tracking approach. The results show a significantly improved position tracking accuracy of up to 75%, compared with using the collaborative robot's built-in encoders. The digital twin provides a cost-effective solution to track machine dynamic errors. This method could also be expanded to work on other CNC machines and robots, making it a universal solution for improving machine dynamic m easurement accuracy.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationEuropean Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology, Conference Proceedings - 23rd International Conference and Exhibition, EUSPEN 2023
EditorsO. Riemer, C. Nisbet, D. Phillips
PublisherEUSPEN
Pages309-312
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9781998999132
Publication statusPublished - 16 Jun 2023
Event23rd International Conference of the European Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology, EUSPEN 2023 - Copenhagen, Denmark
Duration: 12 Jun 202316 Jun 2023

Publication series

NameEuropean Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology, Conference Proceedings - 23rd International Conference and Exhibition, EUSPEN 2023

Conference

Conference23rd International Conference of the European Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology, EUSPEN 2023
Country/TerritoryDenmark
CityCopenhagen
Period12/06/2316/06/23

Funding

The authors would like to thank EPSRC (EP/K018345/1, EP/T024844/1, EP/V055208/1, W004860/1) to provide financial support to this research.

FundersFunder number
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research CouncilEP/V055208/1, EP/K018345/1, W004860/1, EP/T024844/1
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council

Keywords

  • accelerometer
  • COBOT
  • Digital twin
  • dynamic error

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Environmental Engineering
  • General Materials Science
  • Instrumentation

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