Design and analysis of a hybrid locomotion system for mobile robot

Mobile robots are defined as autonomous mechanical device, which performs automated tasks either by predefined program or under human guidance by using remote control devices. The use of mobile robots is limited due to the lack of an effective locomotion system. There are few kinds of locomoti...

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Main Author:	Jamali, Qadir Bakhsh
Format:	Thesis
Language:	English English
Published:	2014
Subjects:	TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
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spelling	my-uthm-ep.16642021-10-04T08:24:47Z Design and analysis of a hybrid locomotion system for mobile robot 2014-06 Jamali, Qadir Bakhsh TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery TJ210.2-211.47 Mechanical devices and figures. Automata. Ingenious mechanisms. Robots (General) Mobile robots are defined as autonomous mechanical device, which performs automated tasks either by predefined program or under human guidance by using remote control devices. The use of mobile robots is limited due to the lack of an effective locomotion system. There are few kinds of locomotion mechanism used in mobile robot such as wheel, track and leg. A major unresolved issue for most industrial and other applications is to complete the task in the various terrains such as stairs, smooth and rough path etc. This study proposed a new design of hybrid locomotion system for mobile robots. It is the combination of wheel and track type locomotion system resulting as a hybrid mechanism that includes a flexible and versatile interchangeable locomotion. A 3D virtual model was designed in CAD software. For smooth transformation a new switchover module called track tensioner unit that facilitates the engaging and releasing of track mechanism was developed and included in the system. The three wheeled locomotion mechanism used in this system would enable the robot to move on flat path at reasonable high velocity and maneuverability. The track system provides very reliable robot mobility on rough terrain. To ensure structural integrity, several selected parts of model were analyzed to ascertain their mechanical behavior under static load condition by using Solidworks simulation tool. From literature reviews, two type of materials namely Aluminum alloy AL6061-T6 and Aluminum alloy AL7075-T6 were short listed. The stability of these materials was then further analyzed using finite element method according to the current design specifications. The results proved that Aluminum alloy AL7075-T6 to be more suitable for this type of mobile robot. 2014-06 Thesis http://eprints.uthm.edu.my/1664/ http://eprints.uthm.edu.my/1664/1/24p%20QADIR%20BAKHSH%20JAMALI.pdf text en public http://eprints.uthm.edu.my/1664/2/QADIR%20BAKHSH%20JAMALI%20WATERMARK.pdf text en validuser mphil masters Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia Fakulti Kejuruteraan Mekanikal dan Pembuatan
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spellingShingle	TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery Jamali, Qadir Bakhsh Design and analysis of a hybrid locomotion system for mobile robot
description	Mobile robots are defined as autonomous mechanical device, which performs automated tasks either by predefined program or under human guidance by using remote control devices. The use of mobile robots is limited due to the lack of an effective locomotion system. There are few kinds of locomotion mechanism used in mobile robot such as wheel, track and leg. A major unresolved issue for most industrial and other applications is to complete the task in the various terrains such as stairs, smooth and rough path etc. This study proposed a new design of hybrid locomotion system for mobile robots. It is the combination of wheel and track type locomotion system resulting as a hybrid mechanism that includes a flexible and versatile interchangeable locomotion. A 3D virtual model was designed in CAD software. For smooth transformation a new switchover module called track tensioner unit that facilitates the engaging and releasing of track mechanism was developed and included in the system. The three wheeled locomotion mechanism used in this system would enable the robot to move on flat path at reasonable high velocity and maneuverability. The track system provides very reliable robot mobility on rough terrain. To ensure structural integrity, several selected parts of model were analyzed to ascertain their mechanical behavior under static load condition by using Solidworks simulation tool. From literature reviews, two type of materials namely Aluminum alloy AL6061-T6 and Aluminum alloy AL7075-T6 were short listed. The stability of these materials was then further analyzed using finite element method according to the current design specifications. The results proved that Aluminum alloy AL7075-T6 to be more suitable for this type of mobile robot.
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qualification_name	Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.)
qualification_level	Master's degree
author	Jamali, Qadir Bakhsh
author_facet	Jamali, Qadir Bakhsh
author_sort	Jamali, Qadir Bakhsh
title	Design and analysis of a hybrid locomotion system for mobile robot
title_short	Design and analysis of a hybrid locomotion system for mobile robot
title_full	Design and analysis of a hybrid locomotion system for mobile robot
title_fullStr	Design and analysis of a hybrid locomotion system for mobile robot
title_full_unstemmed	Design and analysis of a hybrid locomotion system for mobile robot
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publishDate	2014
url	http://eprints.uthm.edu.my/1664/1/24p%20QADIR%20BAKHSH%20JAMALI.pdf http://eprints.uthm.edu.my/1664/2/QADIR%20BAKHSH%20JAMALI%20WATERMARK.pdf
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Design and analysis of a hybrid locomotion system for mobile robot

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