The architecture of Newton, a general-purpose dynamics simulatorThe architecture for Newton, a general-purpose system for simulating the dynamics of complex physical objects, is described. The system automatically formulates and analyzes equations of motion, and performs automatic modification of this system equations when necessitated by changes in kinematic relationships between objects. Impact and temporary contact are handled, although only using simple models. User-directed influence of simulations is achieved using Newton's module, which can be used to experiment with the control of many-degree-of-freedom articulated objects.
Document ID
19890066096
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Cremer, James F. (Cornell Univ. Ithaca, NY, United States)
Stewart, A. James (Cornell University Ithaca, NY, United States)
Date Acquired
August 14, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1989
Subject Category
Computer Programming And Software
Meeting Information
Meeting: 1989 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation