SimMechanics 3.1.1

Stewart Platform with Control Reference Trajectory

Stewart platform with predefined reference trajectory. A Stewart platform is a six-degree-of-freedom machine for precise positioning and orienting. It consists of a top plate connected to a fixed base through six parallel legs. By extending or shortening the legs and swiveling them on a set of universal joints, the plate's original six degrees of freedom are reproduced with greater stability and precision.

The model is separated into a plant subsystem, the Stewart platform along with necessary actuators and sensors, and a controller subsystem that guides the platform through a predefined motion profile with actuation signals. The controller keeps the actual motion close to the reference motion via sensor-actuator feedback.

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