Abstract
This paper deals with maneuvering experiment of a tricycle-type personal mobility vehicle (PMV). The new type PMV has one wheel at a front side and two wheels at a rear side. A feature of the PMV is to steer by difference wheel speed between right and left wheels. At first, the PMV mechanism is explained and then, steering characteristics is explained. Next, an improved steering mechanism which makes easy to maneuver the PMV is suggested and the mechanism is explained. Finally, maneuvering experiment which was chosen as the slalom course was performed for a verification of the proposed mechanism effect.
