The work presents a review on ongoing researches in terrain-related challenges influencing
the navigation of Autonomous Robots, specifically Unmanned Ground ones. The paper aims …

We outline a continuum approach for treating discrete granular flows that holds across
multiple scales: from experiments that focus on centimeter-size control volumes, to tests that …

In this paper, a novel optimization model is developed for heavy construction equipment.
This approach investigates a complete range of engine operating points, considering fuel …

A characteristic curve is presented for predicting gross traction of a wheel over a range of
powered, towed, and braked modes on clay soils for slip ranging from positive 100 …

Vehicle traction between the wheel and the ground surface is a critical design element for on-
road and off-road mobility. Adequate traction in dry sand relates to the vehicle's ability to …

Modeling and simulation of vehicles in sand is critical for characterizing off-road mobility in
arid and coastal regions. This paper presents improved algorithms for calculating sinkage …

A gap in off-road mobility is the availability of the test data necessary for the development
and validation of tyre, track and soil models. This paper presents the results from a multi …

With over 8000 field and laboratory tests, the Database for Off-Road Vehicle Environments
(DROVE) provides a consolidated database of parameters for the assessment of tracked …

Predicting the resisting forces against a vehicle's wheel during movement in loose sand is
critical for optimizing tractive capabilities in desert regions, sand dunes, and beaches. We …

轮胎-土壤相互作用研究是非道路车辆地面力学发展的重要基础, 其中轮胎-
土壤试验技术和轮胎建模方法对非道路车辆驱动系统设计, 驱动算法开发以及整车牵引性能评估 …