Designing an Autonomous Vehicle Lean Recovery System for Motorcycles

Abstract

Motorcycle accidents can cause property damage, bodily injury and even death. The purpose of the vehicle lean recovery system is to introduce a level of safety and security associated with riding motorcycles not previously in place. Three preliminary designs, capable of preventing a motorcycle from rolling over, were developed and tested. These designs were developed by mathematical modeling, 3D simulation and CAD modeling, cost analysis, preliminary calculation of required forces, power requirement, weight of components, and quantitative estimations of feasible range and performance. These quantitative metrics were compared between the various designs and used to create a weighted decision matrix. Finally a prototype was manufactured and tested.