Experimental self-location vehicle based on an ultrasonic wave-guided system
This paper describes the design and implementation of an automated guided vehicle, based on a microcomputer-controlled ultrasonic self-location system. Dynamic performance and system repeatability are evaluated by tests carried out on the applied self-navigating algorithm. The system is suitable for robotics or FMS laboratory experiments utilising the implemented hardware and relevant software.
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