AGV guidance by fiber optic tactility

Alexandar Djordjevich; Shiu Kit Tso; H. Y. Zhu; V. Pjevalica

doi:10.1117/12.371177

24 November 1999 AGV guidance by fiber optic tactility

Alexandar Djordjevich, Shiu Kit Tso, H. Y. Zhu, V. Pjevalica

Proceedings Volume 3832, Sensors and Controls for Intelligent Machining and Manufacturing Mechatronics; (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.371177
Event: Photonics East '99, 1999, Boston, MA, United States

Abstract

In order to increase the tactile sensing range and allow larger AGV speeds that result in larger vehicle stopping distances, the recently reported fiber-optic 'curvature gauges' sensitized to their geometric curvature are arranged in loops around the AGV. When the AGV is driven into other objects, these loops deform, resulting in the change of their curvature - which is registered. While many different types of bumpers and whiskers have been sued in the past for a similar purpose, the key difference here is that no intermediate mechanical elements are employed to either transfer the impact loads onto the sensitive element or provide compliance to it. Optical fibers themselves provide both functions simultaneously. As a result, tactility is achieved within a comparatively large range extending over 10 cm. Throughout this range, virtually no reaction forces are generated with the impacting body. The range mentioned is on top of the one provided by the more traditional elastic bumper the optical fibers are mounted on.

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Alexandar Djordjevich, Shiu Kit Tso, H. Y. Zhu, and V. Pjevalica "AGV guidance by fiber optic tactility", Proc. SPIE 3832, Sensors and Controls for Intelligent Machining and Manufacturing Mechatronics, (24 November 1999); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.371177

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