In this paper we study two approaches of static friction identification in a pendulum system using specific controlled motions. We use two models: the well-known Tustin model and a polynomial model. Both models are identified using the least squares approximation method. For the identification generated point-to-point trajectories are designed in such a way that the closed-loop system guaranties constant velocity and torque regimes needed for capturing the friction points.
Simple nominal controllers (PI, PD, PID) are used in the closed-loop during the friction measurement process. A model based compensation method is implemented for tracking improvement. The identification and compensation methods used in this paper can be implemented in a straightforward way for precision improvement of industrial mechatronic systems.