Papers by Keyword: Mobile Robot

Abstract: A model for a mobile inspection robot is introduced. Based on human driving behavior, a fuzzy control method for mobile robot path tracking is proposed. Angular velocity controller is established by distance error and angle error. Angular velocity is controlled to implement path tracking of the wheeled mobile robot. Experimental results show that the effectiveness of the inspection robot controller is good and it is effective.

Abstract: With the social development and the continuous progress of science and technology, the mobile robots can greatly improve efficiency, reduce costs, many of these applications can be attributed to the backward path tracking control problem. A controller for backward path tracking of mobile robot with two trailers is addressed in this paper. The paper presents a new approach to stabilizing the system in backward motion by controlling the orientation angles of the two trailers. Nonlinear smooth control laws for orientations of the trailers with asymptotic stability in backward motion are then proposed. The result simulated in Simulink illustrates the effectiveness of the control law and the controller.

Abstract: In order to improve the mobile robot’s climbing capacity and space usage, an in-wheel driving system is designed which uses micro electric clutches. The system structure, theory and design rules is analyzed, then the in-wheel driving system is designed. The in-wheel driving system is available by dynamics simulation of automatic two shift.

Abstract: We solve the problem of choosing the speed of a mobile robot with ahybrid drive. Hybrid drive consists of an internal combustion engine and anelectric torque drive. We are interested in the modes, which provide the mostefficient process for energy recuperation. We present the mathematicaldependences that describe the process of energy recuperation. We offersuggestions on the choice of the speed of the robot, including taking intoaccount the limitations of current battery charge. It is necessary to note thatthese researches were financed by Ministry of Science of Russia Federationwithin the state task in the sphere of scientific activity

Abstract: Non-contactingproximity sensors are widely promoted for position detection through determiningthe distance between sensor and object. Besides, the usage of non-contactinginductive proximity sensors for object detections such as finding non-ferrousand ferrous metal tape is the popular technique in mobile robots. Most of thetechnology uses simple HF- oscillation principle as an inductive proximitysensor (IPS) with a decrease in the quality of the oscillator circuit’selectromagnetic to find the tape. By applying this technique, the externalfactors may cause negative effects to systemperformance. To overcome this situation, we set up a hand measurement withinductive proximity sensors and two tapes, meanwhile main tape and disturbingtape are separated by an obstruction sheet. After measuring, dataresults are used to analyze the influence of the obstruction sheet thickness anddisturbance tape to the noise in received signals. The research isthe fundament for further applications, based on inductive proximity sensor formobile robot that could be more robust against noises and disturbances.

Abstract: Tracking the road or a mobile object and also obstacle avoidance are very important components that must be considered in the process of developing a robotic system. In this paper we propose a mobile platform for indoor navigation, based on a cheap computing hardware, which is able to be configured in two scenarios: the first refers to the movement of the robot on a predetermined path and to avoidance the obstacles, while maintaining the final target, and the second refers to the possibility of identifying and tracking a target. The robotic system aggregates the information acquired from different sensors and combines the computing resources from the mobile platform with those from the central unit. MATLAB is used for all the implementations and tests, to develop algorithms and to create models and applications. The robot's communication with central unit is wireless. Experimental results show that the mobile platform is able to perform, in real time, the following tasks in indoor environment: the recognition of the object, localization and tracking and also the obstacles avoidance.

Abstract: In this paper, we present a particular case of a dynamic, real-time and efficient web-based mobile robot experiment platform (WEB.MREP) design for mobile robotic applications. The design and construction of a multipurpose and WEB.MREP for the application of different path planning and tracking, simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) and robot vision techniques for mobile robotic system is the main purpose of this study. The designed and constructed experiment platform consists of five main components: Festo Robotino mobile robot sets, a designed experimental area, a server software, web interfaces (user interfaces) and security measures. The designed platform provides monitoring, real-time controlling and programming of mobile robots for experimental studies and, it helps the users to achieve these studies through a standard web browser without any additional supportive software.

Abstract: With the continuous development of modern sensor technology, coupled with the integration of artificial intelligence and a variety of emerging computer technology, it makes robots more intelligent and diverse. So the ability of the robot to complete the task is also valued and widely used. In this paper, the whole covered area of the local path planning uses a fuzzy control algorithm, which uses the robustness and an action of perception based on the biological behavior of the fuzzy control algorithm combined with itself. For obstacle avoidance system of mobile robots, we put forward the avoidance strategy of fully contacting the obstacles. And we have conducted a deep study about the theory and implementation methods.

Abstract: Generally, robots are a class of technical systems which imitate or substitute driver or human intellectual functions. This is achieved by the combination of various types of handling equipment or locomotors system, causing the anthropomorphic robot character, the different types of computer equipment, or logical, which determines the intellectual functions thereof. The robots operate in a specific environment, the characteristics of which may remain constant or variable over time. While battery technology is of great interest for mobile robots, but it is not reliable in the time, there are several strategies for the storage of energy (fuel cells and the micro-fuel cell), as well as strategies for harvesting energy from the environment in various ways and energy management using sophisticated control techniques to improve power supply costs. One of these strategies is to use solar energy to power mobile robots. The solar cells appearance is due to the need to supply power spacecraft since not require maintenance for a period of time.

Abstract: In order to accomplish navigation and path planning, map building is the key technology and fundamental problem in mobile robotic control in unknown environment. In this paper the topological map is built based on the grid map by using a thinning algorithm. The environment is modeled in grid map, next the thinning algorithm is applied in the map, and then the effective topological information is extracted. Simulation results show that the topological map based on thinning is clear and succinct, and it also avoids producing unnecessary nodes and paths. This topological map stores much less information which will improve the ability of autonomous operation, navigation and path planning further.