The stream of Robotics and Artificial Intelligence (AI) has
been becoming an integral part in human life. Existing robots
reveals a vast diversity in structural shapes, materials for
developing variety of components and modes of mobility. However,
most of the robots have one thing in common, they are passively
balanced (a state of stable equilibrium).
As we consider two-wheel robots, their system is unstable.
These two-wheel robots are called as “Two-Wheels Self-Balancing
Robots (TWSBR)” which describes a robot that can balance by itself
and prevent from falling. It can prevent falling when it is in rest
(standing vertically), during motion
and under a limited external force. These robots also
classified under category of ‘mobile robots’ since its motion
depends on wheels. In order to develop a TWSBR, a control system
which has the capability of stabilizing an unstable system is
required. The function and structural development of this control
system is based on the classic problem in dynamics and control
theory called as “Inverted Pendulum”. Furthermore, it is the idea
of having a Pendulum with its center of mass being above its pivot
point. This concept is used as a benchmark for testing control
strategies. The control system consists of an Accelerometer
(Arduino UNO R3) and a Gyro-meter (MPU 6050) to prevent the robot
from falling.
Apart from the complexity of the design, two-wheel
self-balancing mechanism has a great advantage in maneuverability.
Since the maneuverability of TWSBR depends on two wheels, it
reduces the turning radius of the robot to zero. This provides a
great advantage over three or four wheels robots when turning in
tight corners. TWSBR can rotate around its own axis, change the
direction and avoid or change the direction in tight corners
rapidly than three or four-wheel robots. Due to these advantages,
TWSBRs can be useful in certain applications. These robots can be
used in hazardous environments to reduce the human exposure to
hazardous materials, surveillance security and mobility of elder
people or people with disabilities. Segway Inc. had become a
successful developer in manufacturing TWSBRs which are helpful for
elderly people and people with disabilities.
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