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
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Ad-hoc 802.11b wireless communication
Joystick control
Data logging capabilities
Serial communication with the RoboteQ
speed controller
Wireless Network
Safety Features
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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?