Evangelos Papadopoulos

Use of a Novel Multipart Controller for the Parametric Study of a Trotting Quadruped Robot (2009)

Nicholas Cherouvim, Evangelos Papadopoulos, Senior Member

Abstract — In this paper a novel multipart control is developed for a trotting quadruped robot. The control is designed to drive the quadruped to a steady-state motion with desired forward speed...

Parametric Analysis and Design Guidelines for a Quadruped Bounding Robot (2009)

Panagiotis Chatzakos, Evangelos Papadopoulos

Abstract.- This paper attempts to set the basis for a systematic approach in designing legged robots. A dynamically stable quadruped robot running in the sagittal plane with a bounding gait is used,...

A Haptic Tele-Manipulation Environment for a Vibration-Driven Micromechatronic Device (2009)

Kostas Vlachos, Panagiotis Vartholomeos, Evangelos Papadopoulos

Abstract—In this paper, a novel haptic tele-manipulation environment is presented. This includes an interface between a master haptic mechanism and a slave mechatronic mechanism for biomedical...

Robotic Airship Trajectory Tracking Control Using a Backstepping Methodology (2009)

Filoktimon Repoulias, Evangelos Papadopoulos, Senior Member

Abstract—This paper considers the design of a novel closedloop trajectory tracking controller for an underactuated robotic airship having 6 degrees of freedom (DOF) and 3 controls, on forward, yaw...

T30-040 Model-Based Position Tracking Control for a 6-dof Electrohydraulic Stewart Platform (2009)

Ioannis Davliakos, Evangelos Papadopoulos, Senior Member

Abstract — In this paper, a position tracking controller for a six-degree-of-freedom (dof) electrohydraulic Stewart platform mechanism is developed that includes a fast inner model-based force...

DEVELOPMENT OF A MODEL- BASED IMPEDANCE CONTROLLER FOR ELECTROHYDRAULIC SERVOS (2009)

Ioannis Davliakos, Panagiotis Chatzakos, Evangelos Papadopoulos

In this paper, a model-based impedance controller for electrohydraulic servosystems is developed. Rigid body and electrohydraulic models, including servovalve models are employed and described by a...

THE NTUA SIMULATORS FOR SPACE ROBOTS ON ORBIT (2009)

Georgios Rekleitis, Ioannis Tortopidis, Iosif Paraskevas, Dimitrios Psarros, Ioannis Kaliakatsos, Ioannis Roditis, ...

The importance of simulators as testbeds for proposed space robotic systems is unquestionable in our days. In this paper, the NTUA approach on both software and hardware space robots simulators, is...

The Influence of DC Electric Drives on Sizing Quadruped Robots (2009)

Panagiotis Chatzakos, Evangelos Papadopoulos, Senior Member

Abstract — In legged systems design an important question applies to: "What can be inferred from the performance of a legged robot of a similarly configured system, but scaled to a smaller or...

A Virtual Graphical and Haptic Environment for a Medical Training Simulator (2009)

Kostas Vlachos, Evangelos Papadopoulos

An enhanced real-time virtual graphical and haptic environment used in a medical training simulator is presented in this paper. The medical simulator is a training simulator for urological minimally...

Modeling and Control of a Triangular Floating Platform Driven by Rotating Jets (2009)

Filoktimon Repoulias, Kostas Vlachos, Evangelos Papadopoulos, Senior Member

Abstract—In this paper, we consider the dynamic modeling and the practical implementation of an autonomous dynamic positioning scheme, i.e., the stabilization of linear and angular velocities as...

Speed and Height Control for a Special Class of Running Quadruped Robots (2009)

Nicholas Cherouvim, Evangelos Papadopoulos, Senior Member

Abstract — In this work a novel control method is presented for controlling the forward speed and apex height of a special class of running quadruped robot, with a dimensionless inertia of 1, and...

Analysis and Experiments on the Force Capabilities of Centripetal-Force-Actuated Microrobotic Platforms (2009)

Panagiotis Vartholomeos, Evangelos Papadopoulos

Abstract—This paper studies the capabilities of a microrobotic platform, driven by vibrating motors, to generate and impart micromanipulation forces of desired type and magnitude. First, an...

THE EFFECT OF LEG SEGMENTAL PROPORTIONS ON THE ENERGETIC COST OF ROBOTIC LOCOMOTION (2009)

Panagiotis Chatzakos, Evangelos Papadopoulos

In this paper the influence of knee joint on the motion of the robot and the effect of leg segmental proportions and angle between leg segments on the performance of the robot is explored via...

THE NTUA SPACE ROBOT SIMULATOR: DESIGN & RESULTS (2009)

Evangelos Papadopoulos, Iosif S. Paraskevas, Thaleia Flessa, Kostas Nanos, Georgios Rekleitis, Ioannis Kontolatis

The importance of space robots in satellite servicing, in EVA assistance, in removing orbital debris and in space exploration is growing driven by space commercialization and exploration efforts. A...

Dynamically Feasible Trajectory and Open-Loop Control Design for Unmanned Airships (2009)

Filoktimon Repoulias, Evangelos Papadopoulos, Senior Member

Abstract—This paper describes a method for planning six DOF trajectories for an underactuated unmanned airship and for computing the open-loop controls. Beginning with a smooth inertial 3D...

HERON OF ALEXANDRIA (c. 10–85 AD) (2009)

Evangelos Papadopoulos

Abstract. Heron of Alexandria was a mathematician, physicist and engineer who lived around 10–85 AD. He taught at Alexandria’s Musaeum and wrote many books on Mathematics, Geometry and...

Driving Principles and Hardware Integration of Microrobots Employing Vibration Micromotors (2008)

Panagiotis Vartholomeos, Kostas Mougiakos, Evangelos Papadopoulos

Abstract — This paper presents a new driving principle for microrobotic platforms whose actuation mechanism is based on two centripetal force actuators. The driving principle results to a...

A PATH PLANNING METHOD FOR UNDERACTUATED SPACE ROBOTS (2008)

Ioannis Tortopidis, Evangelos Papadopoulos

In free-floating mode, space manipulator systems have their thrusters off, and exhibit nonholonomic behavior due to angular momentum conservation. The system is underactuated and a challenging...

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Ioannis Poulakakis, Evangelos Papadopoulos, Martin Buehler, Ioannis Poulakakis, Evangelos Papadopoulos, Martin Buehler

This paper examines the passive dynamics of quadrupedal bounding. First, an unexpected difference between local and global behavior of the forward speed versus touchdown angle in the selfstabilized...

Pitch Control for Running Quadrupeds Using Leg Positioning in Flight (2008)

Nicholas Cherouvim, Evangelos Papadopoulos, Senior Member Ieee

Abstract — Pitching is often present as an undesirable motion in quadruped running. In gaits such as pronking, pitching must be completely suppressed for the proper execution of the gait. In this...

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Evangelos Papdopoulos, Ioannis Poulakakis, Iakovos Papdimitriou, Evangelos Papadopoulos, Ioannis Poulakakis, Iakovos Papadimitriou

A planning methodology for nonholonomic mobile platforms with manipulators in the presence of obstacles is developed that employs smooth and continuous functions such as polynomials. The method...

Joint Space Controller Design for Electrohydraulic Servos (2008)

Ioannis Davliakos, Athanassios Zafiris, Evangelos Papadopoulos, Senior Member

Abstract—This paper focuses on the joint space control of mechanical systems with electrohydraulic servos. Using mechanism inverse kinematics, desired Cartesian trajectories yield desired actuator...

Analysis and Design of a Novel Mini-platform Employing Vibration Micro-motors (2008)

Panagiotis Vartholomeos, Evangelos Papadopoulos

Abstract. – This paper presents the analysis and design of a novel mini-robotic platform that is able to perform translational and rotational sliding with sub-micrometer positioning accuracy and...

Large Force-task Planning for Mobile and Redundant Robots (2008)

Evangelos Papadopoulos, Yves Gonthier

This paper analyzes the application of large force/torques by robotic systems with limited force/torque actuators. It is shown that such system may be able to apply a force/torque in some...

On Model-Based Control of Hydraulic Actuators (2008)

Panagiotis Chatzakos, Evangelos Papadopoulos

ABSTRACT- Electrohydraulic servosystems exhibit highly nonlinear behavior to the effect that classical linear controllers, e.g., PD, usually achieve a limited performance. Load static and dynamic...

On the Design of an Autonomous Robot Fish (2008)

Dimitrios Tzeranis, Evangelos Papadopoulos, Senior Member, George Triantafyllou

Abstract—A fish-like propulsion system seems to be an interesting and efficient alternative to propellers in small underwater vehicles. This paper presents the early design stages of a small...

Panagiotis Vartholomeos (2008)

Evangelos Papadopoulos

In the last decade, microrobotics has become an increasingly important field of research. Domains of application, such as microfabrication, biotechnology, microscopy and optoelectronics, demand...

PLANNING AND CONTROL OF PLANAR UNDERACTUATED MARINE VEHICLES SUBJECT TO LINEAR AND QUADRATIC DRAG (2008)

Filoktimon Repoulias, Evangelos Papadopoulos

This paper tackles the combined problem of trajectory planning and tracking control of planar underactuated marine vehicles with different dynamic models. A reference feasible trajectory for the...

Point-to-Point Planning: Methodologies for Underactuated Space Robots (2008)

Ioannis Tortopidis, Evangelos Papadopoulos

Abstract- In free-floating mode, space manipulator systems have their actuators turned off, and exhibit nonholonomic behavior due to angular momentum conservation. The system is underactuated and a...

Abstract ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF A REAL-TIME SIMULATOR ENGINE FOR A HYDRAULIC FORESTRY MACHINE (2008)

Evangelos Papadopoulos, Yves Gonthier

This work focuses on the development of a real-time training simulator engine for a forestry machine. The rigid body dynamics of the machine’s manipulator is integrated with electrohydraulic...

12th IFToMM World Congress, Besançon (France), June18-21, 2007 CK-xxx Design of an Exoskeleton Mechanism for the Shoulder Joint (2008)

Evangelos Papadopoulos, Georgios Patsianis

Abstract- This paper focuses on the design of a 2-DOF exoskeletal mechanism for the lateral and frontal abduction of the human upper limb. Major consideration was placed on the location of the center...

Analysis, Design and Control of a Planar Micro-robot Driven by Two Centripetal-Force Actuators (2008)

Panagiotis Vartholomeos, Evangelos Papadopoulos

Abstract – This paper presents the motion analysis, design and position control of a novel, low cost, sliding micro-robot, which is actuated by centripetal forces generated by robot mounted...

Dynamics & Control of Multi-arm Space Robots During Chase & Capture Operations (2008)

Evangelos Papadopoulos, S. Ali, A. Moosavian

This paper studies the motion control of a multi-arm freeflying space robot chasing a passive object in close proximity. Free-flyer kinematics are developed using a minimum set of body-fixed...

Control of the Multi Agent Micro-Robotic Platform MiCRoN (2008)

Panagiotis Vartholomeos, Savvas Loizou, Michael Thiel, Kostas Kyriakopoulos, Evangelos Papadopoulos

Abstract—This paper presents the theoretical framework for the centralized control architecture of the multi agent microrobotic platform MiCRoN. The entire control system architecture integrates...

FORCE CONTROL LAW DESIGN FOR A FIVE DEGREE-OF-FREEDOM HAPTIC MECHANISM (2008)

Kostas Vlachos, Evangelos Papadopoulos

In this paper the effect of a force control law in the transparency of a five degree-of-freedom (dof) haptic mechanism is investigated. The mechanism, which is a part of a training medical simulator...

Using Force Control for Fidelity in Low-Force Medical Haptic Simulators (2008)

Kostas Vlachos, Evangelos Papadopoulos, Senior Member

Abstract—In this paper the effect of force control in the fidelity of a low-force five degree-of-freedom (dof) haptic mechanism is investigated. Strict conditions that guarantee stability are...

Dynamic Analysis and Speed Control of a Novel Micro-platform Driven by Vibrating Motors (2008)

Panagiotis Vartholomeos, Evangelos Papadopoulos

This paper presents the dynamic analysis and speed control of a novel micro-robotic platform that is able to move with sub-micrometer positioning accuracy at velocities up to 1.5 mm/s. The platform...

hopping (2008)

Nicholas Cherouvim, Evangelos Papadopoulos

Energy saving passive-dynamic gait for a one-legged

Trajectory Planning and Tracking Control of (2008)

Underactuated Auvs, Filoktimon Repoulias, Evangelos Papadopoulos

Abstract − This paper addresses the combined problem of trajectory planning and tracking control for underactuated AUVs moving on the horizontal plane. A reference feasible trajectory for the...

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Evangelos Papdopoulos, Ioannis Poulakakis, Iakovos Papdimitriou, Evangelos Papadopoulos, Ioannis Poulakakis, Iakovos Papadimitriou

A planning methodology for nonholonomic mobile platforms with manipulators in the presence of obstacles is developed that employs smooth and continuous functions such as polynomials. The method...

Transparency Maximization Methodology for Haptic Devices (2008)

Kostas Vlachos, Evangelos Papadopoulos, Senior Member

Abstract—In this paper, a design methodology is presented aimed at maximizing haptic device transparency, as seen from the user side. The methodology developed focuses on endpoint side fidelity,...

Invariant Error Dynamics Controller for a 6-dof Electrohydraulic Stewart Platform (2008)

Ioannis Davliakos, Evangelos Papadopoulos

Abstract. The study of the invariant error dynamics controller for a six-degrees-of-freedom (dof) electrohydraulic Stewart platform is presented. Rigid body and electrohydraulic models, including...

Abstract A SYSTEMATIC METHODOLOGY FOR OPTIMAL COMPONENT SELECTION OF ELECTROHYDRAULIC SERVOSYSTEMS (2008)

Evangelos Papadopoulos, Ioannis Davliakos

This paper focuses on optimal hydraulic component selection for electrohydraulic systems used in high performance servo tasks. Dynamic models of low complexity are proposed that describe the salient...

Minimum Fuel Techniques for a Space Robot Simulator with a Reaction Wheel and PWM Thrusters (2008)

Evangelos Papadopoulos, Ioannis K. Kaliakatsos, Dimitrios Psarros

Abstract — Space simulators offer engineers great advantages on studying space-related dynamic behavior without actually having to travel into space. They can test various control and design...

q Swets & Zeitlinger The Force-Angle Measure of Tipover Stability Margin for Mobile Manipulators (2008)

Evangelos Papadopoulos, Daniel A. Rey

Mobile manipulators operating in field environments will be required to apply large forces, or manipulate large loads, and to perform such tasks on uneven terrain which may cause the system to...

Speed Control of Quadrupedal Bounding Using a Reaction Wheel (2008)

Nicholas Cherouvim, Evangelos Papadopoulos, Senior Member

Abstract — To date, quadruped speed control has either been achieved with two actuators per leg, or with single actuators and time consuming trial and error experimentation for controller tuning....

Planar trajectory planning and tracking control design for underactuated AUVs,” Ocean Engineering, submitted for publication (2008)

Filoktimon Repoulias, Evangelos Papadopoulos

This paper addresses the combined problem of trajectory planning and tracking control for underactuated autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) on the horizontal plane. Given a smooth, inertial, 2D...

Accepted for publication in the Journal of Robotic Systems. On the Kinematics of Multiple Manipulator Space Free-Flyers and their Computation (2008)

S. Ali, A. Moosavian, Evangelos Papadopoulos

Abstract. In this paper, two basic approaches for kinematics modelling of multiple manipulator Space Free-Flying Robots (SFFRs) are developed. In the barycentric vector approach, the center of mass...

UNDER-ACTUATED SPACE ROBOTS: PHYSICAL and ALGORITHMIC CONSTRAINTS in SMOOTH MOTION PLANNING (2008)

Ioannis Tortopidis, Evangelos Papadopoulos

Space manipulator systems having spacecraft actuators turned off, operate in free-floating mode, and exhibit nonholonomic behaviour due to angular momentum conservation. The system is underactuated...

doi:10.1017/S0263574707003438 Printed in the United Kingdom Free-flying robots in space: an overview of dynamics modeling, planning and control (2008)

S. Ali, A. Moosavian, Evangelos Papadopoulos

Free-flying space manipulator systems, in which robotic manipulators are mounted on a free-flying spacecraft, are envisioned for assembling, maintenance, repair, and contingency operations in space....

ON THE DYNAMIC MODELING OF AN ARTICULATED ELECTROHYDRAULIC FORESTRY MACHINE (2008)

Evangelos Papadopoulos, Soumen Sarkar

This paper focuses on the generation of dynamic models for an electrohydraulic forestry machine. Such models can be used for training simulators, for sizing components, and for system design. The...

On Dynamic Analysis and Control of a Novel Orbital Debris Disposer (2008)

Georgios Rekleitis, Evangelos Papadopoulos

Abstract. The removal of orbital debris is a special on-orbit service that gains interest. In this paper, we present the novel idea of an orbital debris disposer, based on a number of cooperating...

Structural and functional studies of biomolecules with NMR and CD spectroscopy. (2008)

Papadopoulos, Evangelos

Experimentally derived biomolecular structures were determined by Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR). The properties of selected peptides and proteins in solution and in membrane mimicking micelles...

Structural and functional studies of biomolecules with NMR and CD spectroscopy. (2008)

Papadopoulos, Evangelos

Experimentally derived biomolecular structures were determined by Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR). The properties of selected peptides and proteins in solution and in membrane mimicking micelles...

IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems, Grenoble, France, September 8-12 1997 On the Modeling and Control of an (2007)

Experimental Harvester Machine, Evangelos Papadopoulos, Real Frenette, Bin Mu, Yves Gonthier

This paper focuses on the modeling, parameter estimation, and model validation in open and closed-loop of an experimental forestry machine manipulator. Symbolic Newton-Euler and linear graph...

Proceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation, April 21-27 1997, Albuquerque, NM. On the Control of Space Free-Flyers Using (2007)

Multiple Impedance Control, S. Ali, A. Moosavian, Evangelos Papadopoulos

The Multiple Impedance Control (MIC) is a new algorithm which enforces a designated impedance on both a manipulated object, and all cooperating manipulators. In this paper, the MIC is applied to a...

A Novel Approach to Reduce Dynamic Interactions in Space Robots (2007)

Eric Martin Space, Eric Martin, Evangelos Papadopoulos

Space manipulators mounted on an on-o# thrustercontrolledbase are envisioned to assist in the assembly and maintenanceofspace structures. When handling large payloads, manipulator joint and link...

CONTROL PROCESS (2007)

C. L. Bottasso, P. Masarati, L. Trainelli (eds, An Electrohydraulic, Ioannis Davliakos, ...

Abstract. A simulational model of 6 dof Stewart platform type parallel manipulator is presented. The manipulator is driven by electrohydraulic actuators. A novel invariant error dynamics controller...

Pitch Control for Running Quadrupeds Using Leg Positioning (2007)

Nicholas Cherouvim, Evangelos Papadopoulos, Senior Member Ieee

Abstract — Pitching is often present as an undesirable motion in quadruped running. In gaits such as pronking, pitching must be completely suppressed for the proper execution of the gait. In this...

On the Stability of the Passive Dynamics of Quadrupedal Running with a Bounding Gait 1 (2006)

Ioannis Poulakakis, Evangelos Papadopoulos, Martin Buehler

all correspondence related to this paper to the first author. This paper examines the passive dynamics of quadrupedal bounding. First, an unexpected difference between local and global behavior of...

On spatial trajectory planning & open-loop control for underactuated AUVs (2006)

Filoktimon Repoulias, Evangelos Papadopoulos

Abstract: This paper considers the problem of spatial planning and open-loop control for underactuated AUVs. Given a smooth inertial 3D trajectory to be followed by some vehicle point, the developed...

On robot gymnastics planning with non-zero angular momentum (2006)

Evangelos Papadopoulos, Senior Member Ieee, Ioannis Fragkos, Ioannis Tortopidis

Abstract – Conservation of angular momentum that introduces nonholonomic behavior, underactuation and time dependence, makes the trajectory planning of gymnastic robots difficult. By defining...

DOI 10.1007/s10015-007-0486-0 ORIGINAL ARTICLE (2006)

Evangelos Papadopoulos, Alkiviadis Tsamis, Kostas Vlachos

Development of a real-time visual and force environment for a haptic medical training simulator

Polynomial-based Obstacle Avoidance Techniques for (2005)

Evangelos Papadopoulos, Iakovos Papadimitriou, Ioannis Poulakakis

1 A planning methodology for nonholonomic mobile manipulators in the presence of obstacles is developed. The method employs smooth and continuous functions, such as polynomials, and it is very fast,...

Endpoint-Side Optimization of a Five Degree-of-Freedom Haptic Mechanism (2005)

Kostas Vlachos, Evangelos Papadopoulos, Senior Member

Abstract—One of the main issues in the design of haptic devices is to provide maximum transparency. In this paper a design methodology, which aims at the maximization of the transparency for a...

Smooth Planning for Free-floating Space Robots Using Polynomials (2005)

Evangelos Papadopoulos, Ioannis Tortopidis, Kostas Nanos

Abstract�Free-floating space manipulator systems, have spacecraft actuators turned off and exhibit nonholonomic behavior due to angular momentum conservation. A path planning methodology for planar...

Development of a Model-Based Nested Controller for Electrohydraulic Servos (2005)

Ioannis Davliakos, Evangelos Papadopoulos, Senior Member

Abstract—In this paper, a tracking controller for electrohydraulic servosystems is developed that includes a fast model-based force tracking loop. Full rigid body and electrohydraulic models,...

A RealTime Graphic Environment for a Urological Operation Training Simulator (2004)

Evangelos Papadopoulos, Alkiviadis Tsamis, Kostas Vlachos

of a training simulator for urological operations, is presented. The graphic environment simulates endoscope insertion in a small diameter deformable tube and is used with a low-force 5-dof...

Mass/Inertia and Joint Friction Minimization for a Low-force Fivedof Haptic Device (2004)

Kostas Vlachos, Evangelos Papadopoulos, Dionissios N. Mitropoulos

Abstract — This paper presents a design methodology, which aims at the minimization of the mass, inertia and joint friction for a low – force five – dof haptic device. The haptic device is...

Explicit (2003)

S. Ali, A. Moosavian, Evangelos Papadopoulos

dynamics of space free- � yers with multiple manipulators via SPACEMAPLE

On the Stable Passive Dynamics of Quadrupedal Running (2003)

Ioannis Poulakakis, Evangelos Papadopoulos, Martin Buehler

Abstract- In this paper, we study the passive dynamics of quadrupedal bounding, based on a simplified model of our Scout II quadruped robot. Surprisingly, numerical return map studies reveal that...

Design and implementation of a haptic device for training in urological operations (2003)

Kostas Vlachos, Evangelos Papadopoulos, Senior Member, Dionissios N. Mitropoulos

Abstract—Virtual reality is becoming very important for training medical surgeons in various operations. Interfacing users with a virtual training environment requires the existence of a properly...

On Modeling, Identification and Control of a Heavy-duty Electrohydraulic Harvester Manipulator (2003)

Evangelos Papadopoulos, Senior Member, Bin Mu, Réal Frenette

Abstract—This paper focuses on modeling, parameter estimation, and control for a heavy-duty electrohydraulic manipulator of a harvester machine. The linear-graph method is implemented in deriving...

On The Design Of A Low-Force 5-Dof . . . (2002)

Evangelos Papadopoulos, Kostas Vlachos

Virtual reality is becoming very important for training medical surgeons in various operations. Interfacing users with a virtual training environment, requires the existence of a properly designed...

Proceedings 2002 IEEE International Conference onRobotics and Automation, ICRA 02, Was66S81x DC, May 11-15 2002 (2002)

Design Ofa Dof, Evangelos Papadopoulos, Kostas Vlachos, Dionyssios Mitropoulos

INTRODUCTION ReseaIh on the use ofvirtua reaua in medicineha raici increane due to developments insoftwax af haftwax [1].TrahR[] ina simulaWh environmentha significan anifican anifi traficant trafica...

Proceedings of the 2001 IEEE/ASME International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics Systems (AIM 2001), 811 July 2001, Como, Italy, pp. 899-904. (2001)

Modeling Design And, Evangelos Papadopoulos, Iakovos Papadimitriou

This paper presents a simplified threedimensional dynamic model of a horizontal-axis portable washing machine. This model is used to predict the verge of walking instability during the spinning...

On Motion Planning of Nonholonomic Mobile Robots (2000)

Evangelos Papadopoulos, John Poulakakis

Mobile robots that consist of a mobile platform with one or many manipulators, are of great interest in a number of applications. This paper presents a methodology for generating paths and...

Proceedings 8 (2000)

Th Ieee Mediterranean, Evangelos Papadopoulos, John Poulakakis

Mobile manipulator systems, comprised of a mobile platform with one or more manipulators, are of great interest in a number of applications. This paper presents a methodology for computing actuator...

Multiple Impedance Control for Object Manipulation (1998)

Ali Moosavian And, S. Ali, A. Moosavian, Evangelos Papadopoulos

the presence of an unknown environment, have been proposed [8]. The Object Impedance Control (OIC), an extension of impedance control, has been developed for multiple robotic arms manipulating a...

A Model-Based Impedance Control Scheme for High-Performance Hydraulic Joints (1998)

Glen Bilodeau And, Glen Bilodeau, Evangelos Papadopoulos

Impedance control of a hydraulic servoactuator joint system is discussed in this paper. Impedance control imparts a desired behavior to a system, rather than it controls position or force...

Control of Space Free-Flyers Using the Modified Transpose Jacobian Algorithm (1997)

S. Ali, Evangelos Papadopoulos

Transpose Jacobian control is one of the simplest algorithms used in manipulator control. However, since it is not dynamics-based, poor performance may occur in applications where high speed tracking...

Experiments on a High Performance Hydraulic Manipulator Joint: Modelling for Control (1997)

Glen Bilodeau And, Glen Bilodeau, Evangelos Papadopoulos

Modelling and experimental identification of a hydraulic servoactuator system is presented. The development of the model i s important for further understanding the system and for developing a robust...

Coordinated Motion Control Of Multiple Manipulator Space Free-Flyers (1997)

S. Ali, Evangelos Papadopoulos

this paper, coordination between a spacecraft and its several manipulators is investigated, during a capture maneuver of a moving object in space. Using a general Lagrangian formulation, the dynamics...

Proceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation, April 21-27 1997, Albuquerque, NM. The Dynamics of an Articulated Forestry Machine and its Applications (1997)

Evangelos Papadopoulos Soumen, Evangelos Papadopoulos, Soumen Sarkar

This paper focuses on the generation of dynamic models for an articulated forestry machine. Such models can be used for training simulators, for sizing components, and for control. The most complex...

IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation, April 21-27, Albuquerque, NM. Modeling and Identification of an (1997)

Electrohydraulic Articulated Forestry, Evangelos Papadopoulos, Bin Mu, Real Frenette

This paper focuses on modeling and parameter estimation for the electrohydraulic actuation system of an articulated forestry machine. The linear graph method is implemented in deriving mathematical...

Development of a Hydraulic Manipulator Servoactuator Model: Simulation and Experimental Validation (1997)

Glen Bilodeau, Evangelos Papadopoulos

In this paper, modelling and identification of a hydraulic servoactuator system is presented. The importance of such a model is evident in further understanding the system and in order to develop a...

Modelling, Identification and Experimental Validation (1997)

Of Hydraulic Manipulator, Glen Bilodeau, Evangelos Papadopoulos

In this paper, modelling and identification of a hydraulic servoactuator system is presented. The development of the model is important for further understanding the system and for developing a...

On The Dynamic Modeling Of An Articulated Electrohydraulic Forestry Machine (1996)

Evangelos Papadopoulos, Soumen Sarkar

This paper focuses on the generation of dynamic models for an electrohydraulic forestry machine. Such models can be used for training simulators, for sizing components, and for system design. The...

ASME Journal of Mechanical Design (1996)

Evangelos Papadopoulos, Ahmed Abu-abed

In a number of industrial, space, or mobile applications, reaction forces and moments transmitted by a manipulator to its base are undesirable. In this paper, we analyze the problem of force and...

ATREF: Application des Technologies Robotiques aux Équipements Forestiers (1995)

Paul Freedman, Evangelos Papadopoulos, Denis Poussart, Clement Gosselin, Jean Courteau

Canada is one of the world#s leading forestry nations and luckily# there are still some Cana# dian world class forestry equipment manufac# turers. This is all the more important since new technology...

ATREF: Application des Technologies Robotiques aux ' Equipements Forestiers (1995)

Paul Freedman, Evangelos Papadopoulos, Denis Poussart, Clement Gosselin, Jean Courteau

Canada is one of the world's leading forestry nations and luckily, there are still some Canadian world class forestry equipment manufacturers. This is all the more important since new technology...

Dynamics & Control of Space Free-Flyers with Multiple Arms (1995)

Evangelos Papadopoulos, S. Ali, A. Moosavian

This paper studies the motion control of a multiple manipulator free-flying space robot chasing a passive object in near proximity. Free-flyer kinematics are developed using a minimum set of...

On manipulator posture for planning for large force tasks (1995)

Evangelos Papadopoulos, Yves Gonthier

In this paper, we study the problem of large force/torque application using robotic systems with limited force/torque actuators. For such systems, the available workspace may be smaller than its...

Design and Motion Planning for a Zero-Reaction Manipulator (1994)

Evangelos Papadopoulos, Ahmed Abu-abed

In a number of industrial, space, or mobile systems applications, reaction forces and moments transmitted by a manipulator to its base are undesirable. Based on force and moment transmission...

Dynamic Singularities in Free-Floating Space Manipulators (1993)

Evangelos Papadopoulos, Steven Dubowsky

Dynamic Singularities are shown for free-floating space manipulator systems where the spacecraft moves in response to manipulator motions without compensation from its attitude control system. At a...