A development of dual mode trailer system with horizontal transfer robot and aligning system

Abstract

In this paper, a horizontal transfer robot system is designed using hydraulic system and some electronic sensors and a synchronized control method is applied to control each robot. An aligning system is also designed to align between rail and truck. Proposed system would be useful as an intermodal transportation system that is significantly considered as enhanced technique or future railroad Logistics. This system can reduce complicated job process in the railroad based transportation and relevant logistic cost in economic viewpoint.