SimMechanics can be used for modelling of mechanical systems of any degree of freedom in MATLAB/Simulink environment. Mechanical systems have physical properties that use physical modelling blocks in SimMechanics that relates to geometric and kinematic. By using this toolbox, it saves the time and effort to derive the equations of motion. SimMechanics provides a visualization and animation of m...

In this paper, the mathematical model of the posture inverse kinematics is established. According to the structure of 2DOF parallel manipulator, the simulation model of mechanism is built using the Matlab/SimMechanics. The kinematics simulation of the parallel manipulator is obtained and confirmed correct. With the Virtual Reality Toolbox, the virtual reality of the parallel manipulator is carr...

Modeling and simulating physical systems have given a lot of conveniences for researchers. The purpose of this work is to introduce a new physical modeling tool in Matlab/Simulink R2012b: 2nd Generation of SimMechanics in Simscape tool, and apply to build as well as to control a Biomechanical system: a powered gait training system designed for hemiplegic patients. Firstly, a brief introduction ...

The study of the human hand can offer interesting solutions for the human hand prosthesis development or in fields like computer animation or gesture recognition. The model presented in this paper is an anatomical one, having the same elements and the same motions. The model is developed using SimMechanics and is submitted to the constraints of the natural model.

The Simplified Aid for EVA Rescue (SAFER) System uses 24 GN2 thrusters to achieve six degree-of freedom maneuvering control and Automated Attitude Hold (AAH) control. It is a typical hybrid control system and difficult to model. In this article, we applied the virtual prototyping technology; and used MATLAB/Simmechanics for modeling and simulation of the SAFER system. The implementation model o...

This paper addresses the kinematics and dynamics modeling of a 4-DOF cable-driven parallel manipulator with new architecture and a typical Computed Torque Method (CTM) controller is developed for dynamic model in SimMechanics. The novelty of kinematic architecture and the closed loop formulation is presented. The workspace model of mechanism’s dynamic is obtained in an efficient and compact for...

In this work, modeling and simulation of a flexible cantilever beam are investigated in SimMechanics then, vibration results verified with the finite element (FE) model ANSYS. Flexible based on is created MATLAB, while FE established system, inputs determined as force base actuator disturbance force. Outputs system selected displacement acceleration responses at endpoint beam. Undamped natural ...

This paper systematically presents the mathematical and software developments needed for efficient simulation of mechanical systems in the Simulink R © dynamic simulation environment. It should be of interest to specialists and nonspecialists alike. Copyright 2003 The MathWorks. No part of this article may be photocopied or reproduced in any form without prior written consent from The MathWorks...

www.mathworks.com Two approaches are available for modeling mechanical friction: continuous and locking. The method you select depends on the system being modeled and on your simulation goals. This article describes methods for modeling and simulating continuous and hybrid continuous-locking mechanical friction using Simulink, Simscape, SimDriveline, and SimMechanics. Topics covered include: • ...

In this article is the automatized procedure for deriving of n-link inverted pendulum motion equations presented. Example of 2 link inverted pendulum is included. The LQR algorithm using Maple input equations is proposed. Also the comparison between SimMechanics and Simulink is included.