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Design & prototyping of a novel omni-directional wheel using progressive wave method

  • Chee Kian Lim*
  • , I. Ming Chen
  • , Liang Yan
  • , Guilin Yang
  • , Wei Lin
  • *Corresponding author for this work
  • Nanyang Technological University
  • Agency for Science, Technology and Research, Singapore

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Abstract

A new actuation approach coined as the "Progressive Wave Method" (PWM) was proposed recently [24]. The novelty lies in recognizing propagating electromagnetic wave generated from energized electromagnets in free space and visualizing them as "virtual gears", which is analogous to mechanical gears employed in conventional gearing system. The heart of motion generation rest in the contactless meshing of the "virtual gears" created from electromagnets and permanent magnets. This technique offers a simpler alternative in the directional and velocity control aspect. This paper details the design of a novel omni-directional wheel. The primary objective was to implement this innovative wheel in replacement of traditional robotic platform using differential steering system with omni-directional wheels. The design focuses on exploiting the PWM and incorporating the motor drive within the wheel itself. A prototype was developed and the proposed working principle was validated.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2006 IEEE Conference on Robotics, Automation and Mechatronics
DOIs
StatePublished - 2006
Externally publishedYes
Event2006 IEEE Conference on Robotics, Automation and Mechatronics - Bangkok, Thailand
Duration: 7 Jun 20069 Jun 2006

Publication series

Name2006 IEEE Conference on Robotics, Automation and Mechatronics

Conference

Conference2006 IEEE Conference on Robotics, Automation and Mechatronics
Country/TerritoryThailand
CityBangkok
Period7/06/069/06/06

Keywords

  • Omni-directional wheel
  • Progressive wave method
  • Virtual gears

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