Abstract:
In connection with the super-aging society, there exists a growing interest in omnidirectional powered-wheelchairs that have superior mobility in a narrow space. An omnid...Show MoreMetadata
Abstract:
In connection with the super-aging society, there exists a growing interest in omnidirectional powered-wheelchairs that have superior mobility in a narrow space. An omnidirectional mobile robot composed of active dual-wheel caster assemblies can use general wheels such as rubber tires, so that it is easily applied to a powered wheelchair. This study is aimed at developing an omnidirectional mobile platform using active dual-wheel caster assemblies in consideration of the run in a public road. An omnidirectional mobile platform using a rocker-bogie suspension system is proposed to improve the running ability, and several active dual-wheel caster modules are produced so as to be used in such a platform. In this paper, we give an overview of the active dual-wheel caster assemblies and the proposed robot, and describe the process of actual production of such modules and the associated experimental results.
Date of Conference: 23-26 October 2016
Date Added to IEEE Xplore: 22 December 2016
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