ROBOBEES

INSPIRED by the biology of a bee and the insect’s hive behavior ...we aim to push advances in miniature robotics and the design of compact high-energy power sources; spur innovations in ultra-low-power computing and electronic “smart” sensors; and refine coordination algorithms to manage multiple, independent machines. BTW, our robobees don't...

mechanical and electrical Robot Design

The robot consisted of a number of sensors and actuators, involved in various different tasks. *For collision avoidance, two medium range IR sensors (crossed) and one short range IR sensor were used. Additionally, to act as a 'back up' should something hit the robot, a bumper with a microswitch was placed on the front. *For the firing...

STEP-BY-STEP ROBOT TUTORIAL

Build a quality robot for under $50 - on your own!MotivationBefore we get started, I want to tell you about the motivation behind writing this tutorial.I remember back when I began building my very first robot. I had been wanting to build robots for years, since 3rd grade actually. I was completely fascinated by them. But unfortunately I...

Robotics Design Process

Defining the Problem * identifying the purpose of a construction * identifying specific requirementsYou are confronted with a situation. Here are two examples:A community wants to construct a robot zoo in which the "animals" move their heads, open their mouths and make appropriate sounds when they sense that someone is coming towards them. Design and build a prototype device which could satisfy this need.A local pet shop...

climbing robot

Rescue Robots play an important roleduring rescue missions in disasters such as tzunami in aceh, whichcaused more than 100.000 deaths and milion of injuries.However, tele-operating rescue robots are unable toperform their tasks constantly due to the limitation ofcurrent wireless communication technology. Therefore,rescue robots with the capability...

ROBOT DESIGNS

Common Robot Designs Cartesian Robots which have three linear (prismatic joints P, as opposed to rotational R joints) axes of movement (X, Y, Z). Used for pick and place tasks and to move heavy loads. They can trace out rectangular volumes in 3D space.Cylindrical The positions of these robots are controlled by a height, an angle, and a radius...

mechatronic

Mechatronic System Designby Kevin Craig, PH.D.Greenheck Chair in Engineering Design & Professor of Mechanical Engineering College of Engineering, Marquette University The word mechatronics originated in Japan around 1970 to describe the integration of mechanical and electronic components in consumer products. Today it has come to mean multidisciplinary systems engineering and it has never been more important. Engineers today...

an introduction to robot

An Introduction to RoboticsDefinition of robotrobot An electromechanical device with multiple degrees-of-freedom (dof) that is programmable to accomplish a variety of tasks.robotics The science of robots. Humans working in this area are called roboticists. dof degrees-of-freedom, the number of independent motions a device can make. Also called mobility.manipulator Electromechanical device capable of interacting with its environment....