Smart Robot Bike
Overview of human-robot interaction system for a robot bike

   As robots are becoming more accessible in our daily lives, the interest in physical human-robot interaction (HRI) is rapidly increasing. With easy accessibility to the robots, physical interaction between humans and robots has become a necessity, not an option. An electric bicycle (E-bike) is one of the great examples of HRI because a rider simultaneously actuates the rear wheel of the E-bike in close proximity. Based on the analysis of human dynamics, we are developing a robotic bike which can 1) increase driving efficiency(human & bike), and 2) increase steering stability. As a result, our algorithm required 5.09% less human energy consumption than a conventional algorithm (power assistant system) and 11.01% less energy consumption than a bicycle operated without power assistance. Furthermore, our algorithm also increased velocity stability and acceleration stability of the R-bike, and decreased jerk to provide riders with the best user experience.

Related Publications

A Power Assistant Algorithm Based on Human-Robot Interaction Analysis for Improving System Efficiency and Riding Experience of E-Bikes

D. H. Kim, D. Lee, Y. Kim, S. Kim, and D. Shin
Sustainability, Vol. 13, No. 2, pp.1-18, 2021.

Hybrid Actuation Concept: Analysis of Integrated System of Human Muscle and Electrical Motor

N. H. Kim, D. H. Kim, and D. Shin
In Proceedings of KSPE Spring Conference, Jeju Island, May 2017.

A New Hybrid Actuation Scheme with Artificial Pneumatic Muscles and a Magnetic Particle Brake for Safe Human-Robot Collaboration

D. Shin, X. Yeh, and O. Khatib
International Journal of Robotics Research, Vol. 33, No. 4, pp. 507-518, 2014.