Intelligent Machines Design Laboratory Shot Bot Nathan Barnwell Intelligent Machines Design Laboratory December 6, 2011
Overview Purpose Components Behaviors Target Tracking Conclusion Obstacle Avoidance/Search Alignment Shoot Target Tracking Conclusion
Purpose Locate the Beacon Align with the Target Shoot the Target
Components Mobile Platform Sensors IP Camera Shooter Circular and two tiers Sensors IR, ultrasonic, bump sensors IP Camera Shooter Cam, spring, and lever arm
Behavior Obstacle Avoidance/ Search Alignment Shoot -Avoid obstacles Alignment -Slowly adjust until centered, then creep forward Shoot -Launch the ping-pong ball at the target
Target Tracking Open CV
Conclusion Successfully completes initial goal Improvements Multiple colors and react differently for each Servo controlled ball hopper and feeder