TY  - JOUR
KW  - Robotics; Tracked vehicles
KW  -  Field conditions; Mechanical efficiency; Miniature robots; Obstacle clearing; Power capacity; Robotic vehicles; Variable geometry
KW  -  Propulsion
ID  - scholars5464
N2  - This paper discussed the possibility of deploying the proposed Variable Geometry Tracked Vehicle (VGTV) in our first robotic based prototype called REC-01. REC-01 is being developed as a miniature scouting and search & rescue all-terrain robotic vehicle. Its comparatively small size and mass limit its power capacity and navigational capabilities for larger obstacles. The VGTV is a unique concept used to overcome these shortcomings. The main part of this paper is to discuss the mechanical efficiency of the tracked systems in some specific field conditions and compare the results with the conventional tracked propulsion. The outcomes of the first prototype are also briefly discussed in this paper. © (2014) Trans Tech Publications, Switzerland.
CY  - Beijing
VL  - 875-87
UR  - https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84896292762&doi=10.4028%2fwww.scientific.net%2fAMR.875-877.2036&partnerID=40&md5=0879758d866ab135132db12c4057fa6e
A1  - Low, T.J.
A1  - Yong, S.P.
A1  - Ung, C.L.
A1  - Leong, C.W.
JF  - Advanced Materials Research
Y1  - 2014///
SP  - 2036
TI  - A new design of variable traction tracked system
N1  - cited By 0; Conference of 2012 International Conference on Advanced Material and Manufacturing Science, ICAMMS 2012 ; Conference Date: 20 December 2012 Through 21 December 2012; Conference Code:103206
AV  - none
EP  - 2041
SN  - 10226680
PB  - Trans Tech Publications
ER  -