http://techon.nikkeibp.co.jp/english/NEWS_EN/20110116/188770/
[image] ZMP Releases Single-seater Robot Electric Car
Masaru Yoshida, Nikkei Monozukuri Jan 16 2011
ZMP Inc released a single-seater robot electric vehicle (EV) for =
research and development of EVs and next-generation transportation.
The robot EV, "RoboCar MEV," is equipped with sensors, control =
devices, motors and so forth. And the company expects that it will be =
used as a test car to develop technologies related to the safety, =
automatic driving and telecommunication of future EVs.
ZMP released the "RoboCar 1/10" as a car robotics research platform in
2009 (See related article =
[ http://techon.nikkeibp.co.jp/english/NEWS_EN/20090611/171601/ ]
). The RoboCar MEV was developed based on the technologies used for =
the RoboCar 1/10.
The RoboCar MEV measures 2.4 (L) x 1.0 (W) x 1.6m (H) and weighs about
350kg. It is driven by two 2.9kW in-wheel motors embedded in rear =
wheels.
As for sensors, the RoboCar MEV has a stereo camera, an IMU (inertial =
measurement unit) and a laser range finder that is located on the =
bumper. It is possible to measure the location of the vehicle with a =
resolution of 1 to 2cm by using a vehicle speed sensor in wheels, and =
the driving and steering can be automatically controlled by using a =
computer. Also, communication functions such as wireless LAN and =
Bluetooth can be added to the vehicle.
The RoboCar MEV comes in three models: "Type A," "Type B" and "Type =
C." The Type A has a drive-by-wire function and can autonomously =
reduce its speed by using a regenerative brake, etc. The Type B has a
steer-by-wire function and a steering control function in addition to
all the functions of the Type A. The type C, which is the highest-end
model, has a brake-by-wire function, stereo camera and IMU in addition =
to all the functions of the Type B.
Their prices are =A52,880,000, 4,880,000 and 6,880,000 (approx =
US$34,728, 58,845 and 82,962), respectively.
[=A9 1995-2010 Nikkei Business Publications, Inc. All rights reserved.]
http://www.ecofriend.org/entry/zmp-debuts-single-seater-robotic-electric-ca=
r/
ZMP debuts single-seater robotic electric car Anupam Jan 17 2011 =
Japanese automobile manufacturer ZMP has announced a new single-seater
electric robotic vehicle, the RoBoCar. The zero-emission vehicle =
features an array of sensors that include an Inertial Measurement Unit =
(IMU), speed sensor and laser range finders. The vehicle is equipped =
with a newly developed autonomous system that allows the onboard =
computers to move the vehicle without the need of any driver.
The onboard computers are so efficient that the company claims that =
they can drive the vehicle with a stunning precision of 1 to 2cm. The
RoBoCar MEV will be made available in three different variants, which =
includes a drive-by-wire model capable of adapting to speed =
automatically, which costs about 2.8 million yen. The second model is
a steer-by-wire model with automatic steering capability that costs =
about 4.8 million yen. The third model will feature brake-by-wire and =
steer-by-wire and will cost about 6.8 million yen.
...
http://en.akihabaranews.com/80953/robot/zmp-announces-new-single-seater-rob=
ot-eclectic-car-the-robocar
Akihabara News =
...
http://www.gadget.com/2011/01/17/zmp-robocar-mev/
[image] ... ZMP has introduced such a vehicle with its new RoBoCar =
MEV. The ZMP RoBoCar Micro Electric Vehicle (MEV) is an intelligent =
vehicle that can drive itself ... This makes it able to navigate on =
the roads without going off track.
http://www.mrsc.org/Subjects/Transpo/LEV.aspx#MEV
... Medium-speed Electric Vehicles ... whose speed attainable in one
mile is more than 25mph but not more than 35mph ... =
http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/Toyota-breaks-=
China-dependency-w-efficient-cheaper-lighter-electromagnet-induction-motors=
-td3224573.html
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[image] ZMP Releases Single-seater Robot Electric Car
Masaru Yoshida, Nikkei Monozukuri Jan 16 2011
ZMP Inc released a single-seater robot electric vehicle (EV) for =
research and development of EVs and next-generation transportation.
The robot EV, "RoboCar MEV," is equipped with sensors, control =
devices, motors and so forth. And the company expects that it will be =
used as a test car to develop technologies related to the safety, =
automatic driving and telecommunication of future EVs.
ZMP released the "RoboCar 1/10" as a car robotics research platform in
2009 (See related article =
[ http://techon.nikkeibp.co.jp/english/NEWS_EN/20090611/171601/ ]
). The RoboCar MEV was developed based on the technologies used for =
the RoboCar 1/10.
The RoboCar MEV measures 2.4 (L) x 1.0 (W) x 1.6m (H) and weighs about
350kg. It is driven by two 2.9kW in-wheel motors embedded in rear =
wheels.
As for sensors, the RoboCar MEV has a stereo camera, an IMU (inertial =
measurement unit) and a laser range finder that is located on the =
bumper. It is possible to measure the location of the vehicle with a =
resolution of 1 to 2cm by using a vehicle speed sensor in wheels, and =
the driving and steering can be automatically controlled by using a =
computer. Also, communication functions such as wireless LAN and =
Bluetooth can be added to the vehicle.
The RoboCar MEV comes in three models: "Type A," "Type B" and "Type =
C." The Type A has a drive-by-wire function and can autonomously =
reduce its speed by using a regenerative brake, etc. The Type B has a
steer-by-wire function and a steering control function in addition to
all the functions of the Type A. The type C, which is the highest-end
model, has a brake-by-wire function, stereo camera and IMU in addition =
to all the functions of the Type B.
Their prices are =A52,880,000, 4,880,000 and 6,880,000 (approx =
US$34,728, 58,845 and 82,962), respectively.
[=A9 1995-2010 Nikkei Business Publications, Inc. All rights reserved.]
http://www.ecofriend.org/entry/zmp-debuts-single-seater-robotic-electric-ca=
r/
ZMP debuts single-seater robotic electric car Anupam Jan 17 2011 =
Japanese automobile manufacturer ZMP has announced a new single-seater
electric robotic vehicle, the RoBoCar. The zero-emission vehicle =
features an array of sensors that include an Inertial Measurement Unit =
(IMU), speed sensor and laser range finders. The vehicle is equipped =
with a newly developed autonomous system that allows the onboard =
computers to move the vehicle without the need of any driver.
The onboard computers are so efficient that the company claims that =
they can drive the vehicle with a stunning precision of 1 to 2cm. The
RoBoCar MEV will be made available in three different variants, which =
includes a drive-by-wire model capable of adapting to speed =
automatically, which costs about 2.8 million yen. The second model is
a steer-by-wire model with automatic steering capability that costs =
about 4.8 million yen. The third model will feature brake-by-wire and =
steer-by-wire and will cost about 6.8 million yen.
...
http://en.akihabaranews.com/80953/robot/zmp-announces-new-single-seater-rob=
ot-eclectic-car-the-robocar
Akihabara News =
...
http://www.gadget.com/2011/01/17/zmp-robocar-mev/
[image] ... ZMP has introduced such a vehicle with its new RoBoCar =
MEV. The ZMP RoBoCar Micro Electric Vehicle (MEV) is an intelligent =
vehicle that can drive itself ... This makes it able to navigate on =
the roads without going off track.
http://www.mrsc.org/Subjects/Transpo/LEV.aspx#MEV
... Medium-speed Electric Vehicles ... whose speed attainable in one
mile is more than 25mph but not more than 35mph ... =
http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/Toyota-breaks-=
China-dependency-w-efficient-cheaper-lighter-electromagnet-induction-motors=
-td3224573.html
{brucedp.150m.com}
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