Development of statistical test metrics to analyse the dynamics of omnidirectional wheel vibrations

Project Member(s): Oberst, S., Behrens, M., Fitch, R., Halkon, B.

Funding or Partner Organisation: Department of Industry, Innovation and Science (Innovation Connections)
Department of Industry, Innovation and Science (Innovation Connections)
Rotacaster Wheel Pty Ltd
Rotacaster Wheel Pty Ltd

Start year: 2020

Summary: The aim of this project is to develop a test system for dynamic vibration analysis of omni-directional wheels. This includes the definition of the appropriate dynamic measurement metric, the development of a test process to ensure statistically viable and repeatable test results and the building and commissioning of the actual test equipment. Contemporary applications of omnidirectional wheels include novel conveyer systems as used in manufacturing and light-weight precision industry robot wheel systems. The project outcomes as anticipated will provide insights, to enable the future usage of advanced manufacturing technologies and sophisticated simulation tools to optimise ride quality using omnidirectional wheels.

FOR Codes: Dynamics, vibration and vibration control, Industrial Machinery and Equipment, Expanding Knowledge in Engineering, Dynamics, Vibration and Vibration Control

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