Robotic Backhoe with Haptic Display Project goals System concept Component selection Hydraulic circuit Modeling Kinematic simulation
Project Goals Purpose of today’s visit is to determine the project goals! Perceived Goals: Apply haptic user interface to backhoe control Design cost-effective system Increase operator efficiency Demonstrate proof-of-concept Integrate GPS with kinematic positioning for vehicle guidance, avoiding hazards
Robotic Backhoe System Concept Desired bucket position (force input) Position Sensors Controller Valves Valve command signals Hydraulic oil flow Joint angles Joint angle measurements Joystick position Bucket position Joystick w/haptic Display Backhoe Pressure Sensors Cylinder pressures Pressure measurements Haptic forces
Component Selection Parts tentatively selected thus far: Joystick w/Haptic Display –Phase 1: Personnel Haptic Interface Mechanism (PHANTOM) –Phase 2: Industrial grade active joystick Valves –Parker-Hannifin D1FT Proportional Solenoid Valve, or –HUSCO Electro-hydraulic Poppet Valve (EHPV) Sensors –2-axis accelerometer tilt sensors, or –Angle encoders –Pressure sensors? Controller –PC-104 running Matlab/Simulink and x-PC Target
Hydraulic Circuit BoomStickBucket from existing system
Modeling Operator Cylinders Joystick Soil Backhoe Valves Controller
Kinematic Simulation