Analysis of various manipulator configurations based on multi-objective black-box optimization
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This work addresses the prevailing reliance on empirical intuition in the configuration design of 6-DOF and 7-DOF robotic manipulators, which often lacks systematic optimization foundations. For the first time, a multi-objective black-box optimization framework is introduced into manipulator structural design, integrating kinematic modeling and dynamic simulation to efficiently sample and evaluate configurations in a high-dimensional design space. The optimization targets two key performance metrics: end-effector reachability and joint torque requirements. The study not only reveals the distribution characteristics of existing manipulator designs relative to the Pareto-optimal front but also establishes a data-driven theoretical foundation for general-purpose robot embodiment. Furthermore, it offers actionable structural design guidelines aligned with the emerging paradigm of foundational robot models.
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Various 6-degree-of-freedom (DOF) and 7-DOF manipulators have been developed to date. Over a long history, their joint configurations and link length ratios have been determined empirically. In recent years, the development of robotic foundation models has become increasingly active, leading to the continuous proposal of various manipulators to support these models. However, none of these manipulators share exactly the same structure, as the order of joints and the ratio of link lengths differ among robots. Therefore, in order to discuss the optimal structure of a manipulator, we performed multi-objective optimization from the perspectives of end-effector reachability and joint torque. We analyze where existing manipulator structures stand within the sampling results of the optimization and provide insights for future manipulator design. GRAPHICAL ABSTRACT
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manipulator configuration
multi-objective optimization
reachability
joint torque
robotic design
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multi-objective optimization
manipulator configuration
black-box optimization
joint torque
end-effector reachability
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