A Four-wheeled, land based, prototype of a programmable, free-ranging Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV)
Date of Publication
1991
Document Type
Bachelor's Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Communications Engineering
College
Gokongwei College of Engineering
Department/Unit
Electronics and Communications Engineering
Honor/Award
Awarded as best thesis, [1991]
Thesis Adviser
Sammy Cruz
Abstract/Summary
The team recognizes the potentials of Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV's) in the near future specifically as material handlers in Flexible Manufacturing Systems (FMS). Having this in mind, they resolved to conceptualize, design, and construct a working prototype of an AGV.
The battery powered prototype runs on four wheels driven by two DC motors and is controlled by an on board Z80-based microcomputer using incremental encoders, ultrasonics, infrared, and pressure sensors for guidance. It may also be controlled or monitored by a host computer via half duplex radio link.
It has to be noted however, that the AGV prototype is just but a scale model simulating what a full-size AGV could be.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Accession Number
TU05410
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
2, 55, [152] leaves : ill. ; 28 cm.
Keywords
Automated guided vehicle systems; Robotics; Automobiles--Design and construction
Recommended Citation
Hizon, A. H., Sitosta, R., Sy, A., Tan, S., & Te, A. (1991). A Four-wheeled, land based, prototype of a programmable, free-ranging Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV). Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_honors/255
