College
College of Engineering and Polymer Science
Date of Last Revision
2023-05-04 11:00:19
Major
Computer Engineering
Honors Course
Design Project Seminar - Computer Engineering (1.0), Senior Design I (3.0), Senior Design II (3.0)
Number of Credits
7
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science
Date of Expected Graduation
Spring 2021
Abstract
The objective of the locomotion system was to design and implement the mechanical, electrical, and software related functions to ensure the LLAGV had the capability of maneuvering its surroundings. The LLAGV’s motors were represented in an open loop transfer function to utilize RPM feedback and a compensator when needed. The modeled compensator helped control the LLAGV’s speed and acceleration, enabling further control of the LLAGV. The internal circuitry has the means to properly distributed power to all components and allowed the user to control the LLAGV to their desire. The application software within the LLAGV locomotion system (LLAGV-LS) had consideration for distance and angle variation, provided by the navigation system (NS) team where this information was pulled from an in-memory database. Changing the angle and distance, from the user, was done using motor control theory and application. The data along with feedback from the system provided a reliable and predictable means of driving the LLAGV’s traction control system as well as incorporating input from the user and delivering a source of feedback to the user, ultimately creating a cohesive, intuitive interface for the user to take advantage of the convenience the LLAGV offered. The LLAGV also had basic object detection features in which the NS informs the LS Team B would inform Team A of an object in front of the LLAGV. The LLAGV then conducts the actions necessary to avoid the object. Key features are as included below.
- LLAGV maintains a distance of 3 to 10 feet with an average of 3 ft/sec
- LED lights dictate the state of charge and state and direction intent
- LLAGV lasts for a minimum of two hours at a full charge
- LLAGV carries a light load of up to 30 pounds
Research Sponsor
Mr. Greg Lewis
First Reader
Dr. Hamid R Bahrami
Second Reader
Dr. Nghi Tran
Honors Faculty Advisor
Dr. Nghi Tran
Recommended Citation
Radtka, Marcus; Paramashchuk, Nazar; and Shevock, Lawrence, "Light Loaded Automated Guided Vehicle" (2021). Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects. 1326.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/honors_research_projects/1326
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Computer and Systems Architecture Commons, Controls and Control Theory Commons, Digital Circuits Commons, Digital Communications and Networking Commons, Electrical and Electronics Commons, Hardware Systems Commons, Power and Energy Commons, Robotics Commons, Signal Processing Commons
Comments
This design team consisted of 2 smaller sub teams. Author field was updated to reflect the locomotion sub team only.