| Group |
2014-18 |
Status |
completed |
| Title |
Wireless User-Controlled Robotic Arm |
| Supervisor |
Dr. M. Omair Ahmad |
| Description |
Humanoid robots have undergone immense progress over the past decade. The ability of humans to manipulate tools and other objects using their hands allows them to perform complex tasks. The robotic arm allows the user to replicate its movements to perform daily tasks such as picking up objects or drawing. With a wireless functionality, the user may be at a remote location from the arm, and still command it to perform specific tasks.
A piece of clothing, i.e a long sleeve shirt, will contain movement sensors integrated to it. The sensors will be controlled via a microcontroller located in the cloth. The microcontroller will be able to connect to another microcontroller located in the robotic arm, through Wi-Fi using transmitters and receivers. The microcontroller within the robotic arm will then send signals to its respective actuators to perform movements instructed by the user. The robotic arm will be able to move in a three (3) dimensional space just as a human arm.
Advantages
• Ability to manipulate tools and objects from a remote distance
• Reduce the risk of injuries in potentially hazardous environments
• Full control of the robotic arm is given to the user
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| Student Requirement |
Electronics, Programming
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| Tools |
Oscilloscope, power supply, 3D-printer, laptops |
| Number of Students |
5 |
| Students |
Dusan Dzakovic
Duc T. Lam
Adam Podgorski
Joey Pichirallo
Wasee Sultan |
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