Optimal dynamic balancing of planar mechanisms: An Overview

Abstract

The problem of dynamic balancing of planar mechanisms using the optimization technique is discussed in the paper. The application of different optimization algorithms in the process of dynamic balancing of three types of planar mechanisms: planar serial manipulator, four-bar linkage, and multi-bar mechanisms was analyzed. The aim of the paper is to provide an overview of recent research in optimal dynamic balancing of planar mechanisms. The author hopes that this study can be used as an informative reference for future research in balancing of mechanisms.