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Measurement of a Vibration on a Robotic Vehicle
Frantisek Klimenda1, Roman Cizek1, Marcin Suszynski2
1Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Jan Evangelista Purkyne in Ustí nad Labem, Pasteurova 1, 400 96 Ustí nad Labem, Czech Republic.
Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)
|November 26, 2022
Summary
This study details the construction of a robotic vehicle, focusing on component selection and the innovative additive manufacturing of its front wheel springs. Experimental tests confirm the vehicle
Area of Science:
- Robotics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Additive Manufacturing
Background:
- Robotic vehicle design requires careful selection of components like frames, motors, and suspension systems.
- Optimizing suspension is critical for stability and performance, especially when traversing uneven terrain.
Purpose of the Study:
- To design and construct a robotic vehicle with a focus on innovative suspension design.
- To experimentally validate the performance of the designed robotic vehicle, particularly its frame stiffness and suspension damping capabilities.
Main Methods:
- Component selection for robotic vehicle chassis, powertrain, and steering.
- Design and experimental development of front wheel suspension springs using additive manufacturing.
- Experimental measurement of acceleration transfer to the vehicle frame during obstacle traversal.
Main Results:
- A functional robotic vehicle was successfully constructed based on selected components.
- Additive manufacturing enabled the creation of optimized suspension springs.
- Maximum acceleration values recorded were 0.0588 m/s² (x-axis), 0.0149 m/s² (y-axis), and 0.5755 m/s² (z-axis) during obstacle crossing.
Conclusions:
- The designed robotic vehicle frame exhibits sufficient stiffness.
- The additive manufactured springs effectively dampen accelerations transferred to the frame, validating the design's performance.
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