Segway Robotic Mobility Platform

Abstract

The Segway Robotic Mobility PlatformTM (RMP) is a new mobile robotic platform based on the self-balancing Segway Human Transporter (HT). The Segway RMP is faster, cheaper, and more agile than existing comparable platforms. It is also rugged, has a small footprint, a zero turning radius, and yet can carry a greater payload. The new geometry of the platform presents researchers with an opportunity to examine novel topics, including people-height sensing and actuation modalities. This paper describes the history and development of the platform, its characteristics, and a summary of current research projects involving the platform at various institutions across the United States.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2004
Accession Number
ADA482450

Entities

People

  • Aaron B. Burmeister
  • Douglas W. Cage
  • Hoa G. Nguyen
  • John Morrell
  • Karen Thomas
  • Katherine Mullens
  • Nathan Farrington
  • Susan Miles

Organizations

  • Naval Information Warfare Systems Command

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Autonomy

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Computer Programming
  • Computers
  • Dead Reckoning
  • Measurement
  • Military Applications
  • Military Operations
  • Mobility
  • Navigation
  • Payload
  • Robotics
  • Robots
  • Software Development
  • Standards
  • Three Dimensional
  • Unmanned Vehicles
  • Vehicles

Readers

  • Robotics and Automation.

Technology Areas

  • AI & ML
  • AI & ML - Autonomous Systems
  • Autonomy