Applications and Implications

Propose a final project that integrates the range of units covered, answering:


What will it do?

I will design and implement a differential line follower robot to help for move small objects into the laboratory. The objects that the robot can transport will have less weight to 10 puonds.

Also an application is developed on Android for lab users. The App will allow control the robot easily.


Who's done what beforehand?

These robots are widely used in industry for example KIVA robots.

These robots are very autonumus but expensive. The idea is develop an cheap robot, for this, I will use the operating principle of line follower robots.


What materials and components will be required?

For electronic design:

      - Atmega328P

      - Phototransistors

      - Ultrasonic Sensor

      - Bluetooth

      - Motors and Drivers

      - Battery

      - Speaker

      - PCB

      - Other components (R, C, Leds, etc)

For mechanical design:

      - Acrylic

      - PLA

      - Wax molding

      - Rubber

      - Vinyl

      - Screws and nuts


Where will they come from?

Most of componenets are in FabLab, I only need to buy ultrasonic sensor and battery.


How much will it cost?

I spected to spend 25 dollars for ultrasonic and battery.


What parts and systems will be made?

- Robot chassis

- Wheels

- PCBs


What processes will be used?

- Computer controlled cutting

- Electronic production

- 3D printing

- Embedded programming

- Molding and casting

- Networking and communications

- Interface and application programming


What tasks need to be completed?

The task to be completed are robot chassis design, embedded programming and Android app.


What questions need to be answered?

How strong is the robot?

What will be the robot chassis design?

What will look interesting?


What is the schedule?

1st week -> electronic design

2nd week -> mechanical design

3rd week -> embedded programming

4th week -> Android app


How will it be evaluated?

It will be evalueated the autonomy of robot to moves on black line.