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Autonomous off-roading
for natural disaster relief
TECH FOCUS: COMMERCIAL
AND OFF-ROAD VEHICLES
1. Autonomous off-road path planning: Using
LiDAR, cameras, and GPS, the Deep Orange vehicle
navigates autonomously through unstructured,
dynamically changing environments. The autonomy
algorithms can plan missions through unknown
terrain, gathering information and updating maps
based on the on-board sensors.
2. Off-road maneuverability: With its 24-inch-wide
tracks, the Deep Orange vehicle can traverse almost
any terrain. It can travel at speeds up to 45 mph, scale
18-inch-high obstacles, and perform a full 360-degree
pivot-in-place in less than two seconds.
3. Landscape reconnaissance: After a natural
disaster such as a hurricane or earthquake, the Deep
Orange vehicle can venture out to gather information
about the changed landscape and determine the
traversability of the terrain to aid subsequent
logistical support. Exterior pan-tilt-zoom cameras can
be manipulated and viewed remotely while the vehicle
moves autonomously. Collected data is compiled into
a map to be wirelessly sent via
5G network for analysis.
4. Series hybrid propulsion:
The vehicle's tracks are powered
by permanent magnet
synchronous motors that can
produce 340 kW (456 HP) of
peak power per track. A 53 kWh
battery allows for eight hours of
low-speed silent watch
capability. In addition, a 3.0L V6
on-board diesel generator can
fully replenish the battery in 30
minutes, provide additional
power for the traction system
during high power-demand
maneuvers, or act as a mobile
generator for survivors when it
reaches its destination.
5. Dynamic research platform:
With an intuitive user interface for
remote control and autonomy,
the Deep Orange vehicle is ready
to be used by researchers
working on advanced autonomy,
energy management, vehicle
dynamics, and digital twins. It
includes extensive sensor suites
for vehicle dynamics, powertrain
and energy management, and
thermal management. The data
for all these sensors are
accurately time-stamped and
curated to make it available for
further analysis by researchers. n
Deep Orange is housed within the Clemson University's two-year master's
degree program. Many Deep Orange students and faculty also participate in
SAE University Programs, like Formula SAE.
UPDATE
By the Clemson University Department of
Automotive Engineering.
July 2024
25
Clemson University

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