Path Optimization of Two-Posture Manipulator of Apple Packing Robots

Automated packing is urgently needed in apple production. This paper proposes an improved genetic algorithm fused with an optimal parameter selection algorithm to optimize the two-posture manipulator working path of packing robots. First, the structure and working principle of the packing robot were...

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Main Authors: Rong Xiang, Binbin Feng
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Published: MDPI AG 2024-10-01
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description Automated packing is urgently needed in apple production. This paper proposes an improved genetic algorithm fused with an optimal parameter selection algorithm to optimize the two-posture manipulator working path of packing robots. First, the structure and working principle of the packing robot were designed. Second, the kinematics and packing paths of the two-posture manipulator were analyzed. Finally, the path optimization method for the two-posture manipulator was introduced. The method was based on the improved genetic algorithm by using a two-level coding and region crossover operator. The parameter values can be automatically determined by the optimal parameter selection algorithm. Ten repeated comparative tests show that the total packing time is 23.86 s under the working conditions of four grasping points and fourteen placing points. The optimal performance of the proposed algorithm is better than that of the traditional genetic algorithm, and the average optimization amplitudes are 14.63%, 15.42%, 16.24%, and 13.82% for 9-groove, 12-groove, 14-groove, and 16-groove trays, respectively. The proposed algorithm can effectively prevent the premature convergence problem of the traditional genetic algorithm and the optimization process instability problem, improve the range of optimization, and reduce the manipulator working time during packing.
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spelling doaj-art-bf7b5e5589884c9bbbf182b4376ca71c2025-08-20T01:47:44ZengMDPI AGApplied Sciences2076-34172024-10-011419884910.3390/app14198849Path Optimization of Two-Posture Manipulator of Apple Packing RobotsRong Xiang0Binbin Feng1College of Quality and Standardization, China Jiliang University, No. 258, Xueyuan Street, Higher Education Zone of Xiasha, Hangzhou 310018, ChinaCollege of Quality and Standardization, China Jiliang University, No. 258, Xueyuan Street, Higher Education Zone of Xiasha, Hangzhou 310018, ChinaAutomated packing is urgently needed in apple production. This paper proposes an improved genetic algorithm fused with an optimal parameter selection algorithm to optimize the two-posture manipulator working path of packing robots. First, the structure and working principle of the packing robot were designed. Second, the kinematics and packing paths of the two-posture manipulator were analyzed. Finally, the path optimization method for the two-posture manipulator was introduced. The method was based on the improved genetic algorithm by using a two-level coding and region crossover operator. The parameter values can be automatically determined by the optimal parameter selection algorithm. Ten repeated comparative tests show that the total packing time is 23.86 s under the working conditions of four grasping points and fourteen placing points. The optimal performance of the proposed algorithm is better than that of the traditional genetic algorithm, and the average optimization amplitudes are 14.63%, 15.42%, 16.24%, and 13.82% for 9-groove, 12-groove, 14-groove, and 16-groove trays, respectively. The proposed algorithm can effectively prevent the premature convergence problem of the traditional genetic algorithm and the optimization process instability problem, improve the range of optimization, and reduce the manipulator working time during packing.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/14/19/8849applepacking robotmanipulatorpath optimizationgenetic algorithmparameter optimization
spellingShingle Rong Xiang
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Path Optimization of Two-Posture Manipulator of Apple Packing Robots
Applied Sciences
apple
packing robot
manipulator
path optimization
genetic algorithm
parameter optimization
title Path Optimization of Two-Posture Manipulator of Apple Packing Robots
title_full Path Optimization of Two-Posture Manipulator of Apple Packing Robots
title_fullStr Path Optimization of Two-Posture Manipulator of Apple Packing Robots
title_full_unstemmed Path Optimization of Two-Posture Manipulator of Apple Packing Robots
title_short Path Optimization of Two-Posture Manipulator of Apple Packing Robots
title_sort path optimization of two posture manipulator of apple packing robots
topic apple
packing robot
manipulator
path optimization
genetic algorithm
parameter optimization
url https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/14/19/8849
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