Robotics Development Platform Presented by: Michael Carr Christina Welk Advisors: Dr. K. Pashin Nikaaien and Professor Gordon Jenkins Course: Senior Design Project II Last Term, We Set Out to Build a Robot... •Modular Design •300 Pound Carrying Capacity •At Least 30 Minute Battery Life •5-25 mph Speed Range •Climbs Stairs •Fits in Buildings and Cars •Onboard Mini ATX Motherboard •Local Data Acquisition •Real Time Reaction to Sensor Input •Speed Controller Interface •Wireless Connection to Laptop •Joystick Input Capabilities • Text based user interface using curses – Real time feedback – Menu options – User input • • • • Ad-hoc 802.11b wireless communication Joystick control Data logging capabilities Serial communication with the RoboteQ speed controller Wireless Network Safety Features • • • • • • Joystick high-stick check Two hardware kill switches Hardware speed limiter Software speed limiter Speed controller watchdog Network watchdog Schedule Time Chart Budget With the completion of the design phase came the following question: How exactly does one go about building a 400 pound robot anyway? Step 1: Buying the Parts January 19th Step 2: Welding the Side Panels 1/19 - 1/30: 41 hours Step 3: Welding the Top Panel 1/30 - 2/6: 22 hours Step 4: Finishing the Chassis 2/6 - 2/15: 38 hours Step 5: Wiring and Drive Train 2/15 - 2/19: 20 hours Step 6: Axles and Suspension 2/19 - 2/27: 41 hours Step 7: Enclosures 2/27 - 3/3: 10 hours Step 8: Tracks 3/3 - 3/19: 28 hours Step 9: Tensioners 3/4 - 3/15: 21 hours Step 10: Drive Wheels 3/5 - 3/6: 6 hours Step 11: Heat Exchanger 3/20 - 3/22: 18 hours Step 12: Put it All Together and See What Breaks 3/24 - 3/26: 36 hours Testing Disaster: That was a $632.58 Puff of Magic Smoke Step 13: Fix and Repeat 3/27 - 4/2: 20 hours Demonstration Time: For your own safety, please keep your arms and legs clear of the vehicle until this ride comes to a full and complete stop. Questions?