Author
Vidinski, Phillip T.Issue Date
2017Keywords
agile eyeforce control
neural network
robotics
self organizing body schema
pherical parallel mechanism
Advisor
Enikov, Eniko T.
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The University of Arizona.Rights
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This thesis introduces an orienting mechanism and control system for the purpose of eye tonometry. The design is based on a 3RRR spherical parallel manipulator architecture. The end-effector is mounted with a triad of force sensing elements. Presented in this paper is a unique approach to force control based on an artificial neural network. The mechanism generates movements to collect data about its tactile environment ultimately generating a path to the force sensors' equilibrium point.Type
textElectronic Thesis
Degree Name
M.S.Degree Level
mastersDegree Program
Graduate CollegeMechanical Engineering