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Design and Implementation of a Bluetooth-Driven Rocker-Bogie Robot
Subject area: Science,Engineering and Technology · Area of research: Engineering
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I8-1714187
Abstract
The rocker-bogie mechanism-based rover is a six-wheeled robotic system for versatile terrain adaptability and efficient mobility. Powered by DC motors controlled via an Arduino Mega, the system incorporates an L298N motor driver and an HC-05 Bluetooth module for wireless command reception through the Serial Bluetooth Terminal app. A PID algorithm ensures precise motor speed control, maintaining stability and responsiveness without relying on external sensors. The rocker-bogie suspension distributes weight evenly across all wheels, enabling obstacle traversal and improved traction. Key challenges addressed include power management, motor synchronization, and PID tuning, with solutions focusing on optimizing hardware integration and software algorithms. This project demonstrates an efficient and scalable approach to building terrain-adaptive rovers for exploration and research applications.
Keywords
Rocker-Bogie mechanism, Arduino Mega, HC-05, PID Algorithm, Terrain Adaptive Rover
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How to cite this paper
@article{1714187,
author = {Ankitha M, Dr. H Prasanna Kumar},
title = {Design and Implementation of a Bluetooth-Driven Rocker-Bogie Robot},
journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
year = {2026},
volume = {9},
number = {8},
pages = {405-411},
issn = {2456-8880},
url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1714187.pdf},
abstract = {The rocker-bogie mechanism-based rover is a six-wheeled robotic system for versatile terrain adaptability and efficient mobility. Powered by DC motors controlled via an Arduino Mega, the system incorporates an L298N motor driver and an HC-05 Bluetooth module for wireless command reception through the Serial Bluetooth Terminal app. A PID algorithm ensures precise motor speed control, maintaining stability and responsiveness without relying on external sensors. The rocker-bogie suspension distributes weight evenly across all wheels, enabling obstacle traversal and improved traction. Key challenges addressed include power management, motor synchronization, and PID tuning, with solutions focusing on optimizing hardware integration and software algorithms. This project demonstrates an efficient and scalable approach to building terrain-adaptive rovers for exploration and research applications.},
keywords = {Rocker-Bogie mechanism, Arduino Mega, HC-05, PID Algorithm, Terrain Adaptive Rover},
month = {February},
doi = {https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I8-1714187}
}