Force tracking control of grinding end effector based on backstepping + PID

Abstract

Purpose

This study aims to realize the constant force grinding of automobile wheel hub.

Design/methodology/approach

A force control strategy of backstepping + proportion integration differentiation (PID) is proposed. The grinding end effector is installed on the flange of the robot. The robot controls the position and posture of the grinding end actuator and the grinding end actuator controls the grinding force output. First, the modeling and analysis of the grinding end effector are carried out, and then the backstepping + PID method is adopted to control the grinding end effector to track the expected grinding force. Finally, the feasibility of the proposed method is verified by simulation and experiment.

Findings

The simulation and experimental results show that the backstepping + PID strategy can track the expected force quickly, and improve the dynamic response performance of the system and the quality of grinding and polishing of automobile wheel hub.

Research limitations/implications

The mathematical model is based on the pneumatic system and ideal gas, and ignores the influence of friction in the working process of the cylinder, so the mathematical model proposed in this study has certain limitations. A new control strategy is proposed, which is not only used to control the grinding force of automobile wheels, but also promotes the development of industrial control.

Social implications

The automatic constant force grinding of automobile wheel hub is realized, and the manpower is liberated.

Originality/value

First, the modeling and analysis of the grinding end effector are carried out, and then the backstepping + PID method is adopted to control the grinding end effector to track the expected grinding force. The nonlinear model of the system is controlled by backstepping method, and in the process, the linear system composed of errors is obtained, and then the linear system is controlled by PID to realize the combination of backstepping and PID control.

Citation

Dai, S., Li, S., Ji, W., Sun, Z. and Zhao, Y. (2022), "Force tracking control of grinding end effector based on backstepping + PID", Industrial Robot, Vol. 49 No. 1, pp. 34-46. https://doi.org/10.1108/IR-10-2020-0229