Efficient dynamic models of tensegrity systems

Robert Skelton

doi:10.1117/12.819376

3 April 2009 Efficient dynamic models of tensegrity systems

Robert Skelton

Proceedings Volume 7286, Modeling, Signal Processing, and Control for Smart Structures 2009; 72860P (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.819376
Event: SPIE Smart Structures and Materials + Nondestructive Evaluation and Health Monitoring, 2009, San Diego, California, United States

Abstract

The multi-body dynamics appear in a new form, as a matrix differential equation, rather than the traditional vector differential equation. The model has a constant mass matrix, and the equations are non-minimal. A specific focus of this paper is tensegrity systems. A tensegrity system requires prestress for stabilization of the configuration of rigid bodies and tensile members. This paper provides an efficient model for both static and dynamic behavior of such systems, specialized for the case when the rigid bodies are axi-symmetric rods.

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Robert Skelton "Efficient dynamic models of tensegrity systems", Proc. SPIE 7286, Modeling, Signal Processing, and Control for Smart Structures 2009, 72860P (3 April 2009); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.819376

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