Combined Criterion for Ship Position Optimization in Cable Based Parallel Manipulators

In this study, ship position optimization is conducted on a cable-driven parallel manipulator (CPM) operating inside deep sea. The workspace and stiffness of the manipulator is analysed as well as cable tensions after failure are reported and a combined criterion of ship position optimization has been established. Based on the criterion, the CPM will have maximum workspace and stiffness as well as minimum cable tensions in case of a failure. The optimization is demonstrated with six, eight and ten ships CPMs. The performance of the system is improved with higher number of cables in a CPM.