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Application of the Taguchi method to the design of a robot sensor

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  09 March 2009

H. Rowlands  and
D. T. Pham
H. Rowlands
Affiliation:
University of Wales College of Cardiff, School of Engineering, Systems Division, P.O. Box 917, Newport Road, Cardiff CF21XH
D. T. Pham
Affiliation:
University of Wales College of Cardiff, School of Engineering, Systems Division, P.O. Box 917, Newport Road, Cardiff CF21XH
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Summary

This paper considers the use of the Taguchi method as a means to identify the optimum design of a robot sensor. The sensor is modelled by a complex set of equations which makes optimisation using traditional calculusbased methods difficult. The Taguchi method is employed as a systematic method to understand the performance of the sensor whilst using a limited number of model evaluations. The Taguchi method is based on the experimental design technique and the results of using a full factorial design, 1/2 and 1/4 fractional factorial designs are compared. The advantage of using the Taguchi method over traditional experimental techniques is also discussed.

Keywords

Experimental designTaguchi methodRobot sensor
Type
Articles
Information
Robotica , Volume 13 , Issue 6 , November 1995 , pp. 607 - 617
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1995

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