November 17, 2011 at 15:54Cyclist robot
A couple of years ago, a video from 2006 was published on Habrahabr with a pretty decent robot riding a bicycle. The usefulness of this skill even then caused some distrust. However, let me introduce another piece presented by Masahiko Yamaguchi this year at IRex 2011 . I liked the fact that this robot really pedals, pressing from above, while stopping it puts its feet on the ground and waves a pen (as in the exam for category A). That is, unlike predecessors with legs welded to the bicycle, this one is completely autonomous. Honestly, this is where his achievements end, so there’s more video and a little more about his device.
To control deviations, the robot uses, which has already become common, the vestibular apparatus of modern technology - a gyroscope. For calculations and motion control, the author made a self-made system based on the SH7125 microprocessor.
The robot so far knows how to ride only on its personal bike, a feature of which are rigidly fixed sprockets. That is, if you stop pedaling, the wheel will lock, or rather, it will begin to pedal itself by inertia (in contrast to a normal bike, where there is a neutral move).
And finally, why is it still called a robot ?
"Inventor" claims that the robot can balance and rotate, and so far, its craft can only determine the direction of movement guided by radio signals from the remote control from a person. The author, of course, is fully working on artificial intelligence for autonomous navigation, but it seems to me that Comrade Yamaguchi is still a long way off. Good luck!
To control deviations, the robot uses, which has already become common, the vestibular apparatus of modern technology - a gyroscope. For calculations and motion control, the author made a self-made system based on the SH7125 microprocessor.
The robot so far knows how to ride only on its personal bike, a feature of which are rigidly fixed sprockets. That is, if you stop pedaling, the wheel will lock, or rather, it will begin to pedal itself by inertia (in contrast to a normal bike, where there is a neutral move).
And finally, why is it still called a robot ?
"Inventor" claims that the robot can balance and rotate, and so far, its craft can only determine the direction of movement guided by radio signals from the remote control from a person. The author, of course, is fully working on artificial intelligence for autonomous navigation, but it seems to me that Comrade Yamaguchi is still a long way off. Good luck!