Maneuvering Experiment of Parallel Two-Wheeled Personal Mobility Vehicle with Human Pedaling

Abstract

   In order to achieve the new transportation mode, we have investigated the personal mobility vehicle (PMV), which is friendly for the human and the environment. The PMV consists of the bicycle mode and parallel two-wheel mode. The parallel two-wheel mode has the human-powered type that applies human pedaling for its driving. In this paper, the steering systems especially the method of turning and steering input are investigated. We made the prototype vehicle with the steering reaction motor. Using the prototype vehicle, we confirmed its successful maneuvering. [This abstract is not included in the PDF]