Mobile robot with transformable crawler and intelligent guidance

M. Fujie; T. Iwamoto; K. Kamejima; Y. Hosoda; Y. Nakano

doi:10.1016/0736-5845(84)90027-9

Mobile robot with transformable crawler and intelligent guidance

M. Fujie, T. Iwamoto, K. Kamejima, Y. Hosoda, Y. Nakano

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Abstract

Recently, great advances have been made in intelligent mobile robot technology, advances which will provide autonomous travelling ability to robots, allowing them to surmount stairs and other obstacles. In this paper, we present an active adaptive crawler mechanism and a visual navigating system, developed to achieve practical speed for industrial use of the mobile robot. By using a crawler-type mechanism, the active adaptive suspension mechanism maintains vehicle stability and achieves good climbing capability without increasing weight. Further, we have developed technology for an intelligent navigating mechanism, to guide the robot as it passes through a building. Once the robot is provided with an inner layout plan of the respective building, it can achieve practical mobile speed for industrial use.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	375-382
Number of pages	8
Journal	Robotics and Computer Integrated Manufacturing
Volume	1
Issue number	3-4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/0736-5845(84)90027-9
Publication status	Published - 1984
Externally published	Yes

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Fujie, M., Iwamoto, T., Kamejima, K., Hosoda, Y., & Nakano, Y. (1984). Mobile robot with transformable crawler and intelligent guidance. Robotics and Computer Integrated Manufacturing, 1(3-4), 375-382. https://doi.org/10.1016/0736-5845(84)90027-9

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