Steering and Suspension Systems
Steering and Suspension Systems
Steering and Suspension Systems
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<strong>Steering</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Suspension</strong> <strong>Systems</strong><br />
• <strong>Steering</strong> <strong>Systems</strong><br />
– Skid-Steer<br />
– Differential drive<br />
– Trailer steering<br />
– Ackerman steering<br />
– Actively controlled steering (Independent/explicit)<br />
– Holonomic vs. Nonholonomic <strong>Systems</strong><br />
• <strong>Suspension</strong> <strong>Systems</strong><br />
– Rigid <strong>Suspension</strong><br />
– Independent <strong>Suspension</strong><br />
– Articulated/Split-Body <strong>Suspension</strong><br />
– Rocker-Bogie Configurations<br />
– Segmented-Body Rovers<br />
– Active <strong>Suspension</strong><br />
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<strong>Steering</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Suspension</strong> <strong>Systems</strong><br />
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<strong>Steering</strong> Schemes<br />
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<strong>Steering</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Suspension</strong> <strong>Systems</strong><br />
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Fixed <strong>Suspension</strong> - Electric Tractor (JSC)<br />
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<strong>Steering</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Suspension</strong> <strong>Systems</strong><br />
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ET “<strong>Suspension</strong>”<br />
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<strong>Steering</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Suspension</strong> <strong>Systems</strong><br />
ENAE 788X - Planetary Surface Robotics
Fixed <strong>Suspension</strong> in Hilly Terrain<br />
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<strong>Steering</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Suspension</strong> <strong>Systems</strong><br />
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ATRV Skid-Steer Robots<br />
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6<br />
<strong>Steering</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Suspension</strong> <strong>Systems</strong><br />
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Laboratory Robot (CMU)<br />
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<strong>Steering</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Suspension</strong> <strong>Systems</strong><br />
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Laboratory Robot (CMU)<br />
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<strong>Steering</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Suspension</strong> <strong>Systems</strong><br />
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RAVEN (UMd/ASU)<br />
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9<br />
<strong>Steering</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Suspension</strong> <strong>Systems</strong><br />
ENAE 788X - Planetary Surface Robotics
RAVEN in Mobility Testing<br />
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<strong>Steering</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Suspension</strong> <strong>Systems</strong><br />
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Tooth (JPL) - Ackerman <strong>Steering</strong><br />
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<strong>Steering</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Suspension</strong> <strong>Systems</strong><br />
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Hyperion (CMU)<br />
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<strong>Steering</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Suspension</strong> <strong>Systems</strong><br />
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Hyperion (CMU) - Trailer <strong>Steering</strong><br />
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<strong>Steering</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Suspension</strong> <strong>Systems</strong><br />
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Independent <strong>Suspension</strong> (Towed Vehicle)<br />
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<strong>Steering</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Suspension</strong> <strong>Systems</strong><br />
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SCOUT Astronaut Support Rover (JSC)<br />
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<strong>Steering</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Suspension</strong> <strong>Systems</strong><br />
ENAE 788X - Planetary Surface Robotics
SCOUT <strong>Suspension</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Steering</strong><br />
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<strong>Steering</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Suspension</strong> <strong>Systems</strong><br />
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Articulating <strong>Suspension</strong> - Nomad (CMU)<br />
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<strong>Steering</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Suspension</strong> <strong>Systems</strong><br />
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Nomad Transforming Chassis<br />
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<strong>Steering</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Suspension</strong> <strong>Systems</strong><br />
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Nomad in Rough Terrain<br />
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<strong>Steering</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Suspension</strong> <strong>Systems</strong><br />
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Nomad Chassis/<strong>Steering</strong> System<br />
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<strong>Steering</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Suspension</strong> <strong>Systems</strong><br />
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Nomad with Wheels Stowed<br />
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<strong>Steering</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Suspension</strong> <strong>Systems</strong><br />
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Nomad <strong>Steering</strong> Schemes<br />
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<strong>Steering</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Suspension</strong> <strong>Systems</strong><br />
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Nomad Power in Skid <strong>and</strong> Explicit Turns<br />
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<strong>Steering</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Suspension</strong> <strong>Systems</strong><br />
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<strong>Steering</strong> Power Comparison with Fixed Loads<br />
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<strong>Steering</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Suspension</strong> <strong>Systems</strong><br />
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Nomad Wheel Torques in Skid Turn<br />
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<strong>Steering</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Suspension</strong> <strong>Systems</strong><br />
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Split-Body Rovers (S<strong>and</strong>ia Labs)<br />
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<strong>Steering</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Suspension</strong> <strong>Systems</strong><br />
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Ratler (S<strong>and</strong>ia Labs)<br />
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<strong>Steering</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Suspension</strong> <strong>Systems</strong><br />
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Rocker-Bogie - Rocky 4<br />
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<strong>Steering</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Suspension</strong> <strong>Systems</strong><br />
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Rocky 7<br />
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<strong>Steering</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Suspension</strong> <strong>Systems</strong><br />
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Sojourner<br />
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<strong>Steering</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Suspension</strong> <strong>Systems</strong><br />
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FIDO (JPL)<br />
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<strong>Steering</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Suspension</strong> <strong>Systems</strong><br />
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Mars Exploration Rover “Spirit”<br />
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<strong>Steering</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Suspension</strong> <strong>Systems</strong><br />
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MER Rocker-Bogie Configuration<br />
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<strong>Steering</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Suspension</strong> <strong>Systems</strong><br />
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Lightweight Survivable Rover Dimensions<br />
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<strong>Steering</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Suspension</strong> <strong>Systems</strong><br />
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Mars Science Laboratory Development Unit<br />
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<strong>Steering</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Suspension</strong> <strong>Systems</strong><br />
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MSL Engineering Development Unit<br />
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<strong>Steering</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Suspension</strong> <strong>Systems</strong><br />
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K-Rex Rover (CMU for NASA Ames)<br />
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<strong>Steering</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Suspension</strong> <strong>Systems</strong><br />
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K-Rex Wheel Drive/<strong>Steering</strong> System<br />
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<strong>Steering</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Suspension</strong> <strong>Systems</strong><br />
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Lunar X-Prize (CMU)<br />
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<strong>Steering</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Suspension</strong> <strong>Systems</strong><br />
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Articulated Bogey Configuration<br />
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<strong>Steering</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Suspension</strong> <strong>Systems</strong><br />
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Segmented Body - Marsokhod<br />
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<strong>Steering</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Suspension</strong> <strong>Systems</strong><br />
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Marsokhod Chassis<br />
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<strong>Steering</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Suspension</strong> <strong>Systems</strong><br />
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Robby (JPL)<br />
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<strong>Steering</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Suspension</strong> <strong>Systems</strong><br />
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Go-For (JPL)<br />
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<strong>Steering</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Suspension</strong> <strong>Systems</strong><br />
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SCARAB (CMU)<br />
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<strong>Steering</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Suspension</strong> <strong>Systems</strong><br />
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Scarab Wheel Articulation (CMU)<br />
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<strong>Steering</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Suspension</strong> <strong>Systems</strong><br />
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SCARAB at Full Extension (CMU)<br />
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<strong>Steering</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Suspension</strong> <strong>Systems</strong><br />
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Mars Rover (VNIITransmash -<br />
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<strong>Steering</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Suspension</strong> <strong>Systems</strong><br />
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Apollo Lunar Roving Vehicle<br />
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<strong>Steering</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Suspension</strong> <strong>Systems</strong><br />
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SCOUT Rover (JSC)<br />
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50<br />
<strong>Steering</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Suspension</strong> <strong>Systems</strong><br />
ENAE 788X - Planetary Surface Robotics
Electric Tractor <strong>and</strong> Chariot (JSC)<br />
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<strong>Steering</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Suspension</strong> <strong>Systems</strong><br />
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Active <strong>Suspension</strong> - Chariot<br />
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<strong>Steering</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Suspension</strong> <strong>Systems</strong><br />
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Chariot B Climbs a Boulder Field<br />
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<strong>Steering</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Suspension</strong> <strong>Systems</strong><br />
ENAE 788X - Planetary Surface Robotics
RAVEN in Field Trials<br />
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<strong>Steering</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Suspension</strong> <strong>Systems</strong><br />
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SEV Driving Onto ~20° Slope<br />
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<strong>Steering</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Suspension</strong> <strong>Systems</strong><br />
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SEV on ~20° Slope<br />
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<strong>Steering</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Suspension</strong> <strong>Systems</strong><br />
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SEV Dual Bogie Soil Contact<br />
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<strong>Steering</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Suspension</strong> <strong>Systems</strong><br />
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ATHLETE (JPL)<br />
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<strong>Steering</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Suspension</strong> <strong>Systems</strong><br />
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Centaur with Robonaut (JSC)<br />
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<strong>Steering</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Suspension</strong> <strong>Systems</strong><br />
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Centaur Body Pose <strong>and</strong> Turning<br />
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<strong>Steering</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Suspension</strong> <strong>Systems</strong><br />
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Palm Pilot Robot (CMU)(Holonomic)<br />
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<strong>Steering</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Suspension</strong> <strong>Systems</strong><br />
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Tessellator (CMU) (Holonomic)<br />
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<strong>Steering</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Suspension</strong> <strong>Systems</strong><br />
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