Abstract
The LPFM(Laser Pulse Frequency Modulation) laser control approach for laser-driven micro-vehicles is presented and the integrated laser propulsion/tracking/control system is developed in this study. The laser propulsion has been studied to achieve the lightened and miniaturized vehicles. The laser tracking is widely used in free space communications and the laser control is remotely conducted by sending the commands to the vehicle with laser. First, the adaptation and performance of LPFM to laser driven micro vehicle is shown and the integrated laser propulsion/tracking/control system is developed. Next, experiments with developed system are carried out with a miniature vehicle in order to confirm the performance of the system.
