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Industrial Robot: An International Journal
ISSN: 0143-991X
Online from: 1973
Subject Area: Mechanical & Materials Engineering
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Towards a new mobility concept for cities: architecture and programming of semi-autonomous electric vehicles
| Title: | Towards a new mobility concept for cities: architecture and programming of semi-autonomous electric vehicles |
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| Author(s): | Rui Rocha, (Institute of Systems and Robotics, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal), António Cunha, (Laboratory of Automatics and Systems, Pedro Nunes Institute, Coimbra, Portugal), Joaquim Varandas, (Laboratory of Automatics and Systems, Pedro Nunes Institute, Coimbra, Portugal), Jorge Dias, (Institute of Systems and Robotics, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal) |
| Citation: | Rui Rocha, António Cunha, Joaquim Varandas, Jorge Dias, (2007) "Towards a new mobility concept for cities: architecture and programming of semi-autonomous electric vehicles", Industrial Robot: An International Journal, Vol. 34 Iss: 2, pp.142 - 149 |
| Keywords: | Automation, Control, Cybernetics, Passenger transport |
| Article type: | Research paper |
| DOI: | 10.1108/01439910710727496 (Permanent URL) |
| Publisher: | Emerald Group Publishing Limited |
| Abstract: | Purpose – This paper aims to focus on cybernetic transportation systems (CTS) due to their effectiveness for solving mobility problems in cities. A new mobility concept is proposed which allows to attain the same flexibility of the private passenger car but with much less nuisances. It is based on small semi-autonomous electric vehicles, which may be used to complement mass public transportation, by providing passenger service for any location at any time. Design/methodology/approach – A set of automatic guided vehicles for public transportation are described. Two different control paradigms of the fleet are compared: centralized vs distributed control. Findings – The pros and cons of both control approaches are highlighted so as to support decisions about the configuration of a CTS for people transportation on public places. Originality/value – The paper provides a new offer of transportation for people in short path cities downtown or public gardens, in order to move people based on sustainable and efficient public transportation systems. |
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