on-line trajectory planning of time-jerk optimal for robotic arms

Abstract

A method based on the computation of the time intervals of the knots for time-jerk optimal planning under kinematic constraints of robot manipulators in predefined operations is described in this paper. In order to ensure that the resulting trajectory is smooth enough, a cost function containing a term proportional to the integral of the squared jerk (defined as the derivative of the acceleration) along the trajectory is considered. Moreover, a second term, proportional to the total execution time, is added to the expression of the cost function. A Cubic Spline functions are then used to compose overall trajectory. This method can meet the requirements of a short execution time and low arm vibration of the manipulator and the simulation provides good results.