Trajectory generation of rotary cranes based on A* algorithm and time-optimization for obstacle avoidance and load-sway suppression

A Farrage, H Takahashi, K Terauchi, S Sasai… - Mechatronics, 2023 - Elsevier
Rotary cranes are widely utilized for cargo handling of heavy objects in various construction
sites by synchronizing two-dimensional boom rotations and rope motion. The crane's motion …

Generation of simple motion sequences for supporting manual operation of rotary cranes

NA Amir, H Takahashi, A Farrage, MS Paing… - Automation in …, 2024 - Elsevier
Rotary crane systems are commonly utilized to transport heavy loads and hazardous
materials from one location to another. Manual operation of a rotary crane is typically difficult …

Modified A* Algorithm for Optimal Motion Trajectory Generation of Rotary Cranes

A Farrage, H Takahashi, K Terauchi… - 2023 IEEE …, 2023 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
This paper presents an optimal trajectory generation method to achieve smooth and fast
motion of rotary cranes in the presence of obstacles. The proposed trajectory is generated …

Discrete-Time Optimization of Collision-Free Rotary Crane Motion with Load-Sway Suppression

A Farrage, MS Paing, NA Amir, K Kudara… - 2024 IEEE …, 2024 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Load-sway suppression and obstacle avoidance are main tasks in handling heavy objects
using rotary cranes for safety purposes. The crane's motion is normally accompanied with …

Real-Time Modification of a Spline-Based Time-Optimal Motion Trajectory with Load-Sway Reduction for Rotary Cranes

MS Paing, A Farrage, NA Amir… - … on Control, Decision …, 2023 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Optimal trajectory generation of the large rotary cranes under a variety of constraints to
suppress the two-dimensional load sway is generally a complex problem. In this paper, the …