Design and development of remote-operated multi-direction Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV)

Abstract

The main purpose of this research is to design and develop complete system of a remote-operated multi-direction Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV). The development involved PIC microcontroller in remote-controlled and UGV robot, Xbee Pro modules, Graphic LCD 84×84, Vexta brushless DC electric motor and mecanum wheels. This paper show the study the movement of multidirectional UGV by using Mecanum wheels with differences drive configuration. The 16-bits Microchips microcontroller were used in the UGV's system that embed with Xbee Pro through variable baud-rate value via UART protocol and control the direction of wheels. The successful develop UGV demonstrated clearly the potential application of this type of vehicle, and incorporated the necessary technology for further research of this type of vehicle.