6 Degrees of Freedom, Unlimited
Degrees of Application
The Hexapod is a parallel robotic device with six degrees of freedom
(DOF). It’s capable of moving heavy loads at high accelerations
within a small workspace. The Hexapod offers a wide range of applications:
earthquake and flight simulation, vibration studies and more. This stewart
platform is easily controllable, seamlessly integrated by QuaRC®,
Matlab® and Simulink®. Unlike most commercially available stewart
platforms, the Hexapod is driven by superior electrical motors. They
make this 6 DOF motion platform accurate and responsive yet low-maintenance – ideal
for advanced research.
Applicable Research Topics
This 6 DOF motion platform can be utilized
for a broad variety of research topics such as:
- Vibration isolation
- Earthquake simulation
- Motion platforms
- Rehabilitation
- Immersive arcade games
- Flight Simulators
- Structural dynamics
Industrial-Grade Performance will Move You
This motion platform carries heavy loads up to 100Kg. Comprised of a
six linear ball-screw actuators, it is driven by six DC motors. The ball-screw
is based on a high-quality, low backlash linear guide with a total travel
of 30 cm (i.e. ± 15 cm) and is driven by a high torque direct
drive motor. All six arms of the platform meet at a flat rectangular
base, the end-effector of the robot. A revoult joint fastens the arms
to each motor. For maximum safety, a motor brake control employs the
Hexapod’s brakes when the joints reach their limit. This ensures
the powerful motors do not damage the device or the load it carries.
Motor position feedback for all six motors is provided by optical encoders
that measure the angular position of the motor shaft. An optional six
axes ATI force/torque sensor can be installed on the end-effector to
capture measurements of forces and torques along all degrees of freedom.
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