1. Ball-E by Lee Tsakh EEL5666C Fall 2011 Oral Presentation 2

2. Operation 1.Search for a target wearing a certain colored shirt (like bright red) while avoiding obstacles. 2.Center on the target once it is found. Move to proper distance from target. 3.Launch tennis ball at target (simulates a difficult shot in tennis). 4.Report successful launch by flashing an LED at a certain rate.

3. Sensors A CMUcam IP Cam to find a target and center on it. Sonar to determine the distance to a target or an obstacle. IR to determine if obstacles are close to the sides.

4. Actuation and Platform High RPM motor attached to wheel for launcher. Motor sourced from a scooter. Two wheels and a caster for movement. Space frame design for platform for maximum rigidity (necessary to support heavy launcher battery and absorb vibrations from launcher).