Abstract: | Industrial robots are versatile mechanical systems that require accurate tracking of continuous end-effector trajectories. However, a variety of control problems are encountered due to the deviation between the desired and actual paths.In this study, a new continuous path planning method based on an interpolation of orientation scheme is applied for precise path generation in robot welding. This method guarantees minimum deviation of positioning and orientation errors. Also, a new trajectory error evaluation strategy is developed to describe the trajectory errors at the effect points, which are very important in some robot jobs such as arc-welding operations.The simulation study of circular motions in arc-welding operations shows the effectiveness of the proposed approach. |