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The robot designed by Adams State College Robot Society Team features a unique two-wheel block system connected with a flexible "waist" for efficient movement. The use of various sensors, microcontroller, and software enables obstacle avoidance and control. The team is also exploring mechanical design and testing different configurations for optimal performance.
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Adams State College Robot Society Team: Bradley Sosusco, Rachel Sucharski, Chris Quintana, John Cheslock, Matt Sadler, Bryan Fudge, Martin McKee, Chris Dahle. Advisors: George Sellman, Cameron Miller, John Sucharski 1
Overall System Design Multiple two “wheel” blocks linked with a flexible “waist”. 2
Sensors • Ping ultrasonic sensors • Mechanical touch sensors • Compass • Accelerometer? 3
Microcontroller • Arduino as main controller & sensor management • Pololu dual serial motor controllers • Considering Baby Orangutan as motor control 4
Software Work/Plans • Arduino main control, obstacle avoidance. • Motor Control - functioning • Avoidance simple “bump and turn” on test bed • Working on short term memory angle based. • Beacon Receiver/Simulator – functioning • Integrating compass with receiver • Testing integration on test bed 5
Mechanical Design • Multiple two wheel blocks connected with flexible “waist” • How many blocks? • Steering options • Tank Steering is problematic • Exploring waist steering mechanism • Wheel designs ongoing 6
Testing • Four Wheel test bed for software team to explore options • Platform team explores configuration, steering and wheel options 7