Prototyping Using a Mobile Robot Platform Equipped with Low-End In-Wheel Motors

In the near future, autonomous mobile robots are expected to operate effectively in various locations, such as in living spaces as well as industrial establishments. Against this background, a new autonomous mobile robot platform was designed and prototyped in this research. For simplicity of design...

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Published inJournal of robotics and mechatronics Vol. 32; no. 6; pp. 1154 - 1163
Main Authors Tarao, Susumu, Fujiwara, Yasunori, Tsuda, Naoaki, Takata, Soichiro
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Tokyo Fuji Technology Press Co. Ltd 01.12.2020
Subjects
Motors
Prototyping
Robot control
Robots
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Summary:In the near future, autonomous mobile robots are expected to operate effectively in various locations, such as in living spaces as well as industrial establishments. Against this background, a new autonomous mobile robot platform was designed and prototyped in this research. For simplicity of design and easy assembly of the drive units, a robot with two low-end in-wheel motors is considered. It is also effective in saving space, and can be used for high-power operations and travelability in various road surface conditions. This paper presents a concept for developing a new type of autonomous mobile robot platform, its control system for autonomous operation, actual prototyping using this platform, and sample applications of this platform.
ISSN:0915-3942
1883-8049
DOI:10.20965/jrm.2020.p1154