Synchronous Sliding Mode Control for a 4-DOF Parallel Manipulator in Practice

Authors

  • Duc Thien Tran Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Eduation, Vietnam
  • Thanh Nha Nguyen HCMC University of Technology and Education (HCMUTE), Vietnam
  • Minh Tam Nguyen HCMC University of Technology and Education (HCMUTE), Vietnam
  • Van Thuyen Ngo HCMC University of Technology and Education (HCMUTE), Vietnam
  • Hoang Lam Le HCMC University of Technology and Education (HCMUTE), Vietnam

Corressponding author's email:

thientd@hcmute.edu.vn

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54644/jte.78A.2023.1322

Keywords:

Parallel robot, Sliding mode control, Synchronous control, Cross-coupling error, Lyapunov

Abstract

This paper proposes a synchronous sliding mode control (SSMC) method for a 4-DOF parallel robot model in practice with the influence of uncertain dynamics such as friction, external noise, and model error. A closed kinematic chain structure characterizes the parallel robot. The moving platform is controlled by four kinematic chains working together to follow a predetermined trajectory. However, traditional control methods only control each joint individually; if one of the actuators fails or has an external force, it can lead to system breakdown. Therefore, synchronous control to coordinate the operation of the arms is necessary. The synchronization algorithm is characterized by the cross-coupling error, which is the combination of tracking and synchronization errors for the system to achieve the synchronization goal. Cross-coupling error is used to design the sliding surface of the SSMC. The advantages of sliding mode control (SMC) are that it resists the influence of uncertain dynamics and it is combined with the synchronization algorithm. A control law is developed based on the sliding surface to ensure simultaneous convergence of both tracking and synchronization errors towards zero. The stability of the system is proven using the Lyapunov theory. In order to verify the effectiveness of the proposed approach, a 4-DOF parallel robot testbench is constructed. The SSMC controller results are compared with the testbench’s proportional-integral-derivative (PID), synchronous proportional-integral-derivative (SPID), and SMC controllers.

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Author Biographies

Duc Thien Tran, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Eduation, Vietnam

Duc Thien Tran received the B.S and M.S. degrees in the Department of Electrical Engineering, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology, Vietnam, in 2010, 2013, and the Ph.D. degree from University of Ulsan in 2020, respectively.

He works as a lecturer with the Department of Automatic Control, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education (HCMUTE), Vietnam. His research interests include robotics, variable stiffness system, fluid power control, disturbance observer, nonlinear control, adaptive control, and intelligent technique.

Thanh Nha Nguyen, HCMC University of Technology and Education (HCMUTE), Vietnam

Nguyen Thanh Nha received the diploma of engineer majoring in control engineering and automation from the Faculty For High-Quality Training, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education, Vietnam, in 2023.

He works as a Robotics and Intelligent Control Lab member in the Department of Automatic Control, Ho Chi Minh University of Technology and Education, Vietnam.

His research interests include robotics, parallel robot, nonlinear control, and intelligent control. Email: ntnha0639@gmail.com

Minh Tam Nguyen, HCMC University of Technology and Education (HCMUTE), Vietnam

Nguyen Minh Tam received the B.E degree in Electrification and Electrical Power Supply from Ho Chi Minh City University of Technical Education, Vietnam, the Masters degree in Electrical Engineering from Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology, Vietnam and the Ph.D. degree in Engineering Science from the University of Technology, Sydney in 1995, 2003 and 2010 respectively. He is the current lecturer at the Control Engineering and Automation Department. He is the current Dean of Faculty of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education, Vietnam. His research interests include system modelling, intelligent and robust control, and soft-computing. Email: tamnm@hcmute.edu.vn

Van Thuyen Ngo, HCMC University of Technology and Education (HCMUTE), Vietnam

Ngo Van Thuyen received the B.E degree in electrical engineering from Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education, Vietnam in 1999, the M.E degree in electrical engineering Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology, Vietnam in 2003, and the PhD degree in engineering from University of Technology Sydney, Australia in 2008.

He is currently an associate professor at the Department of Automatic Control, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education (HCMUTE), Vietnam. His research interests include mobile robotics, nonlinear control, adaptive control, and intelligent technique. Email: thuyennv@hcmute.edu.vn

Hoang Lam Le, HCMC University of Technology and Education (HCMUTE), Vietnam

Le Hoang Lam received the B.S. degree and M.S degree in in Power Engineering from Ho Chi Minh City University Of Technology, VietNam in 2006 and 2008. He is currently a lecturer at the Faculty of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education. His research interest includes the precise position synchronous control for multi-axis servo systems. Email: lamlh@hcmute.edu.vn

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Published

28-08-2023

How to Cite

Tran, D. T., Nguyen, T. N., Nguyen, M. T., Ngo, V. T., & Le, H. L. (2023). Synchronous Sliding Mode Control for a 4-DOF Parallel Manipulator in Practice. Journal of Technical Education Science, 18(Special Issue 03), 1–13. https://doi.org/10.54644/jte.78A.2023.1322

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