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CHAPTER 2
LITERATURE REVIEW
The purpose of this literature review is to discover and critically analyse similar
concepts to that of the Mobile Manoeuvrable Robot. This will build a suitable
framework to commence work and research on the project.
The literature view will comprise of the following aspects:
1. Brief Background on the concept of autonomous control
2. Is there a need for autonomous appliances/applications
3. What is the most suitable method of sensing distances?
4. What methods are best used for object avoidance?
5. Research of previous implementation of dual motor drive systems.
6. Discussions and Implications of autonomous technologies.
2.1 Introduction
The use of automated or autonomous robotic control is not a new concept. Many
people have dedicated their careers into designing these machines for many different
areas and many different applications. The military uses robots as war machines, such
as the TALON robot. The picture below shows a block of C4 explosive being placed in
the claw of the robot. Other military uses include safe bomb diffusion by use of robots
such as the following TELEROB. The robot can be safely sent into a dangerous
environment without the risk of losing human life. This means bombs can be diffused
faster and safer.