Abstract
In a previous paper, the authors proposed a new system for ship stability, i.e., a horizontal slider type parallel mechanism, and presented its performance based on a kinematic model. In this paper, the construction of the actual system and the control method by which to effectively move the mechanism are introduced. The application of this system for assisting a pilot getting on/off ships by decreasing motion such as rolling, pitching, yawing, and heaving was discussed. The performance of this system was confirmed with simulation based on the test results of the actual system. The results showed good potential for practical application.
