The Design and Construction

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Team 14 The Design and Construction of an
Ackerman-Steered Robot Members Kyle Quinn
Julio Sosa Robert Steel Trevor Woods
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Who is the Customer?

• CISCOR
• Dr. Emmanuel Collins

• Vision
• Use state-of-the-art technology to develop
  practical solutions to problems in systems,
  control and robotics for applications in industry
  and government.

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Problem

• Autonomous Robot
• Ackerman Steering
• Integrable
• SICK laser
• Electric motors
• Control modules

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Project Scope

• Scope
• To design, build, and test an autonomous Ackerman
  steered robot
• Customer Needs
• Ackerman Steering
• Basic weather protection
• 4-wheel independent drive
• All-terrain

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Product specifications

• Ackerman Steering
• 4 ground clearance
• 4-wheel drive
• Independent suspension
• 10mph top speed
• 100lb towing capacity
• Climb 30 incline
• 1 hour between charges
• Easy assembly

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Ackerman Steering

• Description
• Wheels turn around different radii
• Allows greater cornering stability
• Better traction
• Works well with supplied motors

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MacPherson Suspension

• Pros
• Simple
• Cost Efficient
• Increased Stability
• Cons
• Tall
• Modified frame
• Poor suspension travel

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Double Wishbone Suspension

• Pros
• Time tested
• Greater travel
• Increased stability
• Adjustable
• Cons
• Expensive
• Complicated

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Trailing Arm Suspension

• Pros
• Increased space
• Good wheel travel
• Cons
• Less stable
• Non-standard frame
• Poor turning radius

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Decision Matrix
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Conclusion

• Robot Design Includes
• Ackerman steering
• Double wishbone suspension
• 4-wheel independent drive
• Basic weather protection
• Future Plans
• Integrate all subsystems
• Detailed dimension design
• FEM analysis
• Order raw materials

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Questions?