Robotic Arm Trajectory Tracking Using Image Processing and Kinematic Equations

Authors : Yusuf Hamida El Naser, Durmuş Karayel, Mert Süleyman Demirsoy, Muhammed Salih Sarıkaya, Nur Yasin Peker

Pages : 436-444

Doi:10.34248/bsengineering.1445455

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Publication Date : 2024-05-15

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :This study presents a novel approach for scanning and obtaining object contours within a workspace using a camera and subsequently following these 2-D contours to another region with the assistance of an end effector. The process begins with the determination of boundary lines of object images through advanced image processing methodologies. Subsequently, a conversion from camera pixel coordinates to robot metric coordinates is performed to facilitate trajectory planning for the robotic arm. The trajectory of the robot arm, and consequently, the path followed by the end effector, is determined based on these metric coordinates. The article provides a detailed exposition of the methodology, including the mathematical background and experimental study, showcasing the efficacy and accuracy of the proposed approach in real-world scenarios. This research contributes to the advancement of robotic systems capable of precise trajectory tracking and manipulation tasks in diverse applications. This study involves an innovative approach that combines theoretical and practical methods, including object contour detection using image processing, conversion of pixel coordinates obtained from the camera to robot metric coordinates, robot kinematics, and programming steps.
Keywords : Image processing, Robot arm, Inverse kinematics, Trajectory tracking, Smart servos