The µCars are networked and autonomous model-scale vehicles 1:18 model-scale vehicle with Ackermann steering geometry developed for experiments developed for experiments in networked and autonomous driving in research and education. The vehicle is open source, moderately costed and highly flexible, which allows for many applications. It obtains its pose (position and orientation) via WLAN from the IPS and is equipped with an inertial measurement unit and an odometer. The μCar is based on the XRAY M18 PRO LiPo Kit (PN 380003). It is combined with other off-the-shelf components and custom electronics.
Physical representation | Value |
Vehicle length | 220 mm |
Vehicle width | 107 mm |
Vehicle height | 70 mm |
Wheelbase | 150 mm |
Min. radius of curvature for steering | 0.3 m |
Max. steering angle | 35 deg |
Max. speed (limited by software) | 2.3 m/s |
Weight | 500 g |
Weight distribution front:back | 0.48:0.52 |
Weight distribution left:right | 0.56:0.44 |
Off-the-shelf components:
Custom electronics:
All components are connected via a printed circuit board.