Comparative analysis of two steering modes using a car-like mobile robot

Abstract

Nowadays, the steering system in automotive vehicles still is Ackerman type, which maneuverability is limited, but this dominant system has forced drivers to deal with the maneuverability restrictions that it implies. In this paper is tested and compare two steering modes using a carlike mobile robot. The vehicle was operated by the user through a joystick and two different algorithms were programmed in the vehicle, one is the classic Ackerman steering mode and independent steerability. It was possible to perform the same tests in a workspace for each management mode and then a comparison was made between them. The result of this study allows us to deal with the implementation of a new steering system in cars and / or means of transport to improve the current driving system.