Team 14: The Design and Construction of an Ackerman-Steered Robot Members: Kyle Quinn Julio Sosa Robert Steel Trevor Woods
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.” Who is the Customer?
Autonomous Robot Ackerman Steering Integrable SICK laser Electric motors Control modules Problem
Scope To design, build, and test an autonomous Ackerman steered robot Customer Needs Ackerman Steering Basic weather protection 4-wheel independent drive All-terrain Project Scope
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 Product specifications
Description Wheels turn around different radii Allows greater cornering stability Better traction Works well with supplied motors Ackerman Steering
MacPherson Suspension Pros Simple Cost Efficient Increased Stability Cons Tall Modified frame Poor suspension travel
Pros Time tested Greater travel Increased stability Adjustable Cons Expensive Complicated Double Wishbone Suspension
Pros Increased space Good wheel travel Cons Less stable Non-standard frame Poor turning radius Trailing Arm Suspension
Decision Matrix
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 Conclusion
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