Robot Progress Report “Emerson” Crawford Hampson EEL5666: IMDL March 25, 2010
Robot: “Emerson” Autonomous robot capable of using wall outlets to recharge itself
Structure Circular plan Two drive wheels Forward and rear wheel casters T-Tech and bandsaw for balsa platform and motor mounts Dremel, bandsaw, drill press for LCD, IR, bump sensor mounts
Sensors Bump sensor plates –Radio Shack switches IR sensors –Sharp medium-range sensors Electromagnetic –Currently, hacked Stanley stud finder
Behavior Obstacle Avoidance –Bump sensors LS, LF, RF, RS differentiation –IR Crossing or not Fuzzy logic speed control
Conclusion A little behind schedule, but coming along well Next: –Fully develop EM sensor –Build XYZ stage –Integrate
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