In order to equip mobile robots for themeasurement of distances in unstructured environments, weemployed wide-band ultrasound transducers, based onferroelectric polymer technology, to simulate the function ofbio-sonar, according to strategies observed in the flight ofbats. A complete electronic system was appropriatelydesigned, which proved to be more efficient than the firstprototype, having reduced dimensions, weight, powerconsumption and boasting easy assembly onto mobile robots.Different techniques for distance measurement are discussedand compared with results reported in literature,emphasizing the advantages of the polymer transducer interms of versatility, efficiency, and work modalities. TheWeb Publishing Tool implemented the remote controlfeatures in LabView to manage and modify the signalparameters during testing and acquire data.
Piezo-polymer Based Sonar for Mobile Robots
Fiorillo A;Pullano SA
2009-01-01
Abstract
In order to equip mobile robots for themeasurement of distances in unstructured environments, weemployed wide-band ultrasound transducers, based onferroelectric polymer technology, to simulate the function ofbio-sonar, according to strategies observed in the flight ofbats. A complete electronic system was appropriatelydesigned, which proved to be more efficient than the firstprototype, having reduced dimensions, weight, powerconsumption and boasting easy assembly onto mobile robots.Different techniques for distance measurement are discussedand compared with results reported in literature,emphasizing the advantages of the polymer transducer interms of versatility, efficiency, and work modalities. TheWeb Publishing Tool implemented the remote controlfeatures in LabView to manage and modify the signalparameters during testing and acquire data.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
