D-plan: Efficient collision-free path computation for part removal and disassembly

Liangjun Zhang, Xin Huang, Young J. Kim, Dinesh Manocha

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Abstract

We present a novel approach to compute a collision-free path for part disassembly simulation and virtual prototyping of part removal. Our algorithm is based on sample-based motion planning that connects collision-free samples in the configuration space using local planning. In order to effectively handle the tight-fitting scenarios, we describe techniques to generate samples in narrow passages and efficient local planning algorithms to connect them with collision-free paths. Our approach is general and makes no assumption about model connectivity or object topology, and can handle polygon soup models that frequently arise in CAD applications. We highlight the performance on many challenging benchmarks including the Alpha puzzle, maintainability of the windscreen wiper motion, and disassembly of a seat from the interior of a car body.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)774-786
Number of pages13
JournalComputer-Aided Design and Applications
Volume5
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - 2008

Keywords

  • Motion planning
  • Part disassembly planning
  • Virtual prototyping

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