機械式位置決め移動ロボット“MPGV”

―第1報：クラッチと電動式ストッパを利用した機械式位置決め機構の試作―

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This article proposes a new positioning mechanism for a mobile robot, Mechanical Positioned Guided Vehicle “MPGV”. The MPGV uses a clutch and electric stoppers to mechanically interrupt driving torque of its motor and stop. Compared to general AGVs, the mechanical method allows mobile robots to be control-less and sensor-less. The experimental results indicated that the MPGV has a positioning accuracy comparable to that of general AGVs.