1. Intelligent Machines Design Laboratory
Shot Bot
Nathan Barnwell
Intelligent Machines Design Laboratory
December 6, 2011

2. Overview Purpose Components Behaviors Target Tracking Conclusion
Obstacle Avoidance/Search
Alignment
Shoot
Target Tracking
Conclusion

3. Purpose
Locate the Beacon
Align with the Target
Shoot the Target

4. Components Mobile Platform Sensors IP Camera Shooter
Circular and two tiers
Sensors
IR, ultrasonic, bump sensors
IP Camera
Shooter
Cam, spring, and lever arm

5. 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

6. Target Tracking
Open CV

7. Conclusion Successfully completes initial goal Improvements
Multiple colors and react differently for each
Servo controlled ball hopper and feeder