Co-simulation with Simulink

 

A simple example is given in this section. The model is shown in Figure 1.

 

Figure 1  Mouse model

 

The objective of the model is to develop a mouse that follows a moving ball in a given distance.

 

     Revolute Joint: The two large wheels are attached to Mousebody with one Revolute Joint.

     Fixed Joint: Desk is locked to ground with a Fixed Joint

     Spherical Joint: The small wheel is attached to Mousebody with a Spherical Joint

     Translation Joint: The Ball moves along the desk as constrained with the Translational Joint.

     Contact: All three wheels interact with the desk using Contact Forces.

     Force: A single rotational axial force is applied to the wheel Revolute Joint to move the mouse.