Simulating robotic manipulation of cabling and interaction with surroundings

• Published in: International journal of advanced manufacturing technology Vol. 96; no. 5-8; pp. 2183 - 2193
• Main Authors: Papacharalampopoulos, A., Aivaliotis, P., Makris, S.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: London Springer London 01.05.2018; Springer Nature B.V
• Subjects: Algorithms; Automation; Automobile industry; Automotive engineering; Automotive parts; Cables; CAE) and Design; Collision dynamics; Computer simulation; Computer-Aided Engineering (CAD; Engineering; Industrial and Production Engineering; Manufacturing engineering; Mechanical Engineering; Media Management; Modelling; Original Article; Rigid structures; Rigid-body dynamics; Wiring harnesses; Harness assembly; Bodies contact; Simulation; Flexible parts handling; Dual arm; Cable shape prediction; Assembly parts interaction; Collision avoidance

The manipulation of non-rigid parts, particularly cabling structures, such as the cable harness, raises various issues that require dealing with complex modeling. The first important issue is the prediction of the shape of flexible parts itself. Also, addressing collision detection problems is of hi...