Author:
Wang Gang,Li Jiawei,Ma Xinmeng,Chen Xi,Wang Jixin,Han Songjie,Pan Biye,Tian Ruxiao
Abstract
IntroductionThe flexible joint is a crucial component for the inspection robot to flexible interaction with nuclear power facilities. This paper proposed a neural network aided flexible joint structure optimization method with the Design of Experiment (DOE) method for the nuclear power plant inspection robot.MethodsWith this method, the joint's dual-spiral flexible coupler was optimized regarding the minimum mean square error of the stiffness. The optimal flexible coupler was demonstrated and tested. The neural network method can be used for the modeling of the parameterized flexible coupler with regard to the geometrical parameters as well as the load on the base of the DOE result.ResultsWith the aid of the neural network model of the stiffness, the dual-spiral flexible coupler structure can be fully optimized to a target stiffness, 450 Nm/rad in this case, and a given error level, 0.3% in the current case, with regard to the different loads. The optimal coupler is fabricated with wire electrical discharge machining (EDM) and tested.DiscussionThe experimental results demonstrate that the load and angular displacement keep a good linear relationship in the given load range and this optimization method can be used as an effective method and tool in the joint design process.
Subject
Artificial Intelligence,Biomedical Engineering
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