Title :
A single wheel, gyroscopically stabilized robot
Author :
Brown, H.B.Jr. ; Xu, Yangsheng
Author_Institution :
Robotics Inst., Carnegie Mellon Univ., Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Abstract :
The authors have developed a unique, single-wheel robot that exploits gyroscopic forces for steering and stability. Experiments with two working models show promise for the concept for high-speed, rough-terrain and amphibious applications.
Keywords :
gyroscopes; mobile robots; motion control; position control; robot dynamics; robust control; dynamics; gyroscopic forces; gyroscopic stabilization; mobile robots; single-wheel robot; stability; steering; Bicycles; Control systems; Gravity; Mobile robots; Motorcycles; Stability; Torque; Vehicle dynamics; Vehicles; Wheels;
Journal_Title :
Robotics & Automation Magazine, IEEE
