Projects

2007
Inverse wheel dynamics and control
MSMSE Students:  Jim Darkangelo, Steve Henke, James Spina

Results presented at the 11th Mechatronics Forum International Conference University of Limerick, 23-25 June 2008

V. V. Vantsevich, S. Henke (MSMSE student) "Modeling and Simulation of Direct/Inverse Dynamics of a Wheel", 11th Mechatronics Forum-Conference, IMechE and University of Limerick, Ireland, June 23-25, 2008.

Project 1 IMG

2007
6x6 terrain vehicle with hydraulically driven wheels: math modeling and computer simulation
Alex Pereladov, Visiting Researcher, NAMI-Service, Moscow, Russia

terrain vehicle

2007-2008
Active and passive power-dividing mechatronic units: math modeling, computer simulation and control
Barys Shyrokau, Ph.D. Student, National Academy of Sciences, Belarus

Barys Shyrokau, Ph.D. Student

Results published at
V. V. Vantsevich, B. N. Shyrokau (Ph.D. student) "Autonomously Operated Power-Dividing Unit for Driveline Modeling and AWD Vehicle Dynamics Control", 1st Annual ASME Dynamic Systems and Control Conference, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, October 20 - 22, 2008.

B. N. Shyrokau (Ph.D. student), G. S. Happawana, V. V. Vantsevich "Generalized Model and Computational Algorithm for Modeling Passive Driveline Systems of AWD Automobiles", ASME Congress, Boston, October 31 - November 6, 2008.


2008 - Hydraulic power steering system: direct and inverse dynamics and control
MSMSE Students: Colby Buckman, Chris Parnin, George Thomas, Chad Westerman


2008 - Wheel-obstacle interaction and dynamics
George Thomas, MSMSE Student and Research Assistant
Research paper in progress:
V. V. Vantsevich, G. Thomas "Wheel-Obstacle Interactive Dynamics for Autonomous Locomotion Design", 21th International Symposium: Dynamics of Vehicles on Roads and Tracks, KTH, Stockholm, Sweden, August 17-21, 2009

Transient curvilinear dynamics

2009 - Transient curvilinear dynamics of a 4x4 vehicle on firm roads
Partners: Dr. George Mavros, Lecturer, Loughborough University, UK Barys Shyrokau, Researcher, National Academy of Sciences, Belarus

2009 - Central Tire Inflation System
Michael Fontana, MSMSE Student

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