Conceptually Simple Method for Optimizing Model Computations in MATLAB Simulink
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Abstract
This article describes a procedure for enhancing computational accuracy in MATLAB’s Simulink and Simscape environments, as illustrated through specific example cases. It builds on earlier published by the authors’ team, which demonstrated the practical application of the Simscape Multibody tool—originally designed for dynamic and kinematic analyses—for making static computations in truss systems. Simscape Multibody serves as an effective platform for realistic and simplified simulations of mechanical components, incorporating various mechanical properties. Consequently, it is valuable in simulating mechatronic systems, where the integration of mechanics, electronics, control systems, and information technologies is essential. Multiple models were tested and analyzed across different scenarios to facilitate a comparative assessment of the results. The significance of this work lies in its achievement of highly accurate computational results without relying purely on theoretical calculations, with superior values in terms of accuracy. The primary objective was to provide a clear and practical description of a simple procedure for improving computational accuracy, based on scaling.
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OpenAlex topics: Modeling and Simulation Systems · Simulation Techniques and Applications
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Department of Manufacturing Machinery and Robotics, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, The Technical University of Košice, Letná 9, 04001 Košice, Slovakia
Department of Engineering for Design of Machines and Transport Equipment, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, The Technical University of Košice, Letná 9, 04001 Košice, Slovakia
Funding
Creation of prospective educational tools for the field of additive manufacturing with the implementation of progressive elements of virtual reality · Research and development of robotic workplaces equipped with industrial and collaborative robots
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