Journal of Intelligent Manufacturing

, Volume 3, Issue 4, pp 237–250 | Cite as

Learning optimization for CPN-based training in robot positioning control

  • Joseph C. C. Chen
  • Bernard C. Jiang
  • Chwan-Hwa Wu
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Abstract

Artificial neural net (ANN) models have been applied to the inverse kinematic problem for controlling robot positions. The selection of ANN training parameters, however, is an important yet complicated step which has to be taken before an ANN model for robot positioning control can be implemented effectively. The objective of this research is to utilize the counterpropagation network (CPN) for inverse kinematic mapping and obtain the best performance possible by systematic adjustment of network parameters. Taguchi statistical methods, efficient methods for analyzing the capability and accuracy of a system, have been used in this study. The working envelope of the robot simulated in this research is 150×150×60 mm3. The optimal accuracy and standard deviation determined by this research are 2.62 mm and 1.2 mm, respectively.

Keywords

forward kinematics robot positioning control artificial neural networks quality control 

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Authors and Affiliations

  • Joseph C. C. Chen
    • 1
  • Bernard C. Jiang
    • 1
  • Chwan-Hwa Wu
    • 2
  1. 1.Industrial Engineering DepartmentAuburn UniversityUSA
  2. 2.Electrical Engineering DepartmentAuburn UniversityUSA

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