Our team has decided that there is currently a need for a driveline system that is capable of performing a zero radius turn and being maneuverable at low speeds while also maintaining traction, stability, and energy efficiency at high speeds. We designed and prototyped a modified Ackermann steering system driven by a single motor, with an extended range of motion. This driveline system also enforces that all wheels are driven in all conditions. The steering system was integrated into a robot chassis that meets FIRST Robotics Competition requirements.

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Creator

• Diamond, Stephen Joseph
• Cullen, Michael W.
• Grimsley, Kirk F.
• Dunn, William P.

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-043014-014300

Advisor

• Stafford, Kenneth A.
• Padir, Taskin

Year

• 2014

Date created

• 2014-04-30

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Interdisciplinary
• Robotics Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering

Rights statement

• In Copyright