Abstract
"VmaxCarrier2" is an omni-directional mobile robot with step-climbing capability, which can be used as a compact, quiet, and durable transportation vehicle in cluttered and cramped environments. We have already developed several kinds of omni-directional mobile robots for situations where it is desirable to be able to move in all directions, such as "VUTON" and "VmaxCarrier". To construct an omni-directional mobile robot with a greatly improved capability to climb steps, we developed the Omni-Disc2, a Bent Pneumatic Actuator, and a pneumatic system. These novel components were constructed into a prototype, and through evaluation experiments we have confirmed the improved step climbing capability of VmaxCarrier2.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 3111-3118 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Journal | Proceedings - IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation |
| Volume | 2004 |
| Issue number | 3 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2004 |
| Event | Proceedings- 2004 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation - New Orleans, LA, United States Duration: 2004 Apr 26 → 2004 May 1 |
Keywords
- Bent Pneumatic Actuator
- Climbing steps
- Omni-Disc
- Omni-directional mobile robot
- VmaxCarrier