Path Optimization of Spray Painting Robot for Zigzag Path Pattern

In order to solve the coating uniformity of common border between two patches based on zigzag path pattern, an algorithm of zigzag path is developed. In this paper, a complex free surface is divided into several patches based on the constraint of coating thickness error. Based on optimized parameters of spray path on a patch, an algorithm that using variable path parameter is used to optimize zigzag path pattern by modifying the planning direction of paint gun path when satisfy parallel condition. The results of simulations have shown that the path planning algorithm achieves satisfactory performance.