Abstract:
This scientific paper showed
the manipulator operation and the end
effector of pruning machine with a force
control system. The effect of the sensitivity
coefficient of force control system, cutting
tool rotating speed, wood diameter and the
interface effects on cutting time and power
consumption were analysed by Duncan’s
test. Finally, we have analysed and
investigated, once with variance analysis
results, the system effect of force control on
time and power consumption and suitable
method of system usage of force control
pruning machine. Based on these results, by
increasing the sensitivity coefficient of the
force control, the work time has increased
and the power consumption has decreased.
In addition, less rotational speed must be
chosen in a sensitivity coefficient level.
Therefore, the force control system of a tree
pruning machine may be used for energy
saving.
