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The ROboMObil is DLR’s space-robotics driven-by-wire electro-mobile research platform for mechatronic actuators, vehicle dynamics control, human machine interfaces, AI-based and autonomous driving. Explore a more than ten-year timeline of research, hardware- and software-development. The potential of the ROboMObil is still being explored and the latest research results can always be found in our blog.

The ROboMObil’s innovative mechatronic chassis…

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The ROboMObil’s innovative mechatronic chassis is based on four identical Wheel Robots, each integrating a drive motor as well as braking, steering and damper systems. The operation of the Wheel Robots is coordinated by means of an intelligent central vehicle control. By virtue of the individual wheel steering, the ROboMObil exhibits an impressive manoeuvrability which even allows for driving sideways or rotating on the spot. This flexibility shows its full potential in urban or logistic contexts.

A ROboMObil Wheel Robot.

Research topics are methods and tools for modelling, simulation, and assessment of road vehicle dynamics as well as techniques for integrated chassis control and vehicle state estimation. These techniques are used, e.g., for a safe, precise and energy-efficient control of the ROboMObil’s motion. Further research activities comprise hybrid braking control for electric vehicles, which explores the use of real-time optimisation to exploit the combination of friction brake and electrical motor to improve the wheel slip control. Another research topic is the model based vertical dynamics control using semi-active dampers.

The ROboMObil can be operated fully manually, partially automated, or fully automatically. The vehicle’s desired motion can be commanded by the driver through a force-feedback sidestick with three degrees of freedom. Its path following control supports the latter modes by enabling the automatic following of a predefined path within constrained corridors.

Extended Maneuverability.

A platooning controller enables automated, safe following of preceding vehicles with a defined, speed dependent distance. Therefore, state information of the preceding vehicle is transmitted to the ROboMObil via Car2X communication.

Virtual Platooning.

Simulation tools play a central role for both the development and the validation of vehicle control functions. For this purpose, our virtual design and test environment provides complete detailed vehicle models using the object-oriented modelling language Modelica. In addition to multibody dynamics, these models also include sensors and electro-mechanical actuators. Hence, various domains, such as mechanics, electrics, and hydraulics, are combined in one model. Novel tool chains aim to automatically generate code for close-to-production electronic control units from the developed controllers.

In short, the ROboMObil provides a flexible platform for the research on integrated control and estimation algorithms for energy management and vehicle dynamics, together with the topics of autonomy and human-machine interfaces.

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Mar 30th 2011

Publication of first high-class press pictures

Publication of first high-class press pictures

High-class press pictures of the finished research vehicle were taken on the DLR Oberpfaffenhofen site in front of and inside the TechLab, the laboratory where…

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Sep 14th 2012

ILA Berlin Air Show 2012

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The ROboMObil was displayed in front of an international audience in the space pavilion of the ILA Berlin Air Show. Countless visitors and several politicians…

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Apr 24th 2013

Scientific evaluation by the Helmholtz Association

Scientific evaluation by the Helmholtz Association

The periodic scientific evaluation by the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres (HGF) took place at the DLR headquarter in Cologne. A transportation themed pavilion…

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May 15th 2013

Invitation to Automobilwoche conference 2013

Invitation to Automobilwoche conference 2013

The ROboMObil was exposed upon invitation of the Automobilwoche newspaper at a self-hosted automotive conference in Munich.

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Apr 7th 2014

Hannover Messe 2014

Hannover Messe 2014

During the Hannover Messe 2014 the ROboMObil was presented at the stand of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy. Fair trade visitors…

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Nov 7th 2014

Demonstration of path following control and wheel slip control at BMW Aschheim

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The ROboMObil demonstrated a path following controller and a model predictive braking control algorithm to the spectators at BMW’s testing facility in Aschheim near Munich….

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Apr 17th 2015

Demonstration for Porsche at ADAC Kempten

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A testing campaign at ADAC testing ground in Kempten, compared the performance of three predictive braking control algorithms for the ROboMObil’s hybrid braking actuators, composed…

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Jul 7th 2015

Invitation to DEKRA Safety Day 2015

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The ROboMObil was on display upon invitation of DEKRA. The ROboMObil was part of a showcase at the DEKRA Safety Day, an event with focus…

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Sep 17th 2015

International Automobile Fair (IAA) 2015

International Automobile Fair (IAA) 2015

After participating in DEKRA Safety Day, the ROboMObil was on display hosted by the DEKRA exhibition booth at the International Mobility Show Germany (IAA) 2015…

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Nov 23rd 2016

ROboMObil demonstration for DLR-SR institute audit

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The ROboMobil was presented in the context of an DLR-internal audit of the institute SR. The venue was in front of the new Robotics and…

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Jul 12th 2017

Press appearance at EDMO airport

Press appearance at EDMO airport

The ROboMObil was presented to representatives of politics and media at the special-purpose airport Oberpfaffenhofen upon invitation of its new operating company (EDMO).

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Jul 26th 2018

Demonstration for Federal Minister Scheuer

Demonstration for Federal Minister Scheuer

Representatives from the Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure including Federal Minister Andreas Scheuer were invited to the Galileo Control Center at DLR Oberpfaffenhofen…

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Jan 16th 2019

Exhibition Simply Move at Munich Airport

Exhibition Simply Move at Munich Airport

Driving manoeuvre footage and different research topics around ROboMObil were presented on a display at the exhibition “Simply Move” at Munich Airport in Terminal 2.

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Apr 1st 2019

DLR campaign for bicycle safety

DLR campaign for bicycle safety

The ROboMObil was an active part of a promoting campaign for bicycle safety. Therefore, a poster had been designed to raise awareness for keeping the…

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