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The dynamic modeling and simulation of an N-flexible-link and N-flexible-joint robot is reported. Each flexible joint is modeled as a linearly elastic torsional spring and the approach of assumed modes is adopted to describe the deformation of the flexible-link. The complete governing equations of motion of the flexible-link-joint robots are derived via Kane’s method. An illustrative example is given to validate the algorithm presented and to show the effects of flexibility on the dynamics of robots.
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Zhang, Dg., Zhou, Sf. Dynamic analysis of flexible-link and flexible-joint robots. Appl Math Mech 27, 695–704 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10483-006-0516-1
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