1. P12202:Tigerbot II
Team: Eric Walkama, Jeremy Jensen, John Seybold, Jon Cormier, Kyle Backer, Matt DeCapua and Mike Thomas
TigerBot System
Problem:
To design and build a humanoid robot platform capable of human like movement, autonomous operation and interaction with people and the world.
Objectives:
Human like motion (walking, balancing, recovery from fall)
Ability to operate autonomously for 30 minutes
Robot frame capable of withstanding a fall
Take voice and other commands
Platform capable of extension by future teams
Electrical Design
Mechanical Design
Roboard RS-1270 High Torque Servo (35 kg-cm stall)
Custom Sheet Metal Brackets
¼” aluminum rods
Final CAD Concept
Powerboard schematic
Computer Components
System Overview
Battery Pic
Roboard 110 w/ lUbuntu and ROS
Lynxmotion SSC 32
Ultrasonic Maxsonar EZ0
Sharp Infrared Sensor
Results:
Currently, the TigerBot is capable of standing on its own as well as performing various actions involving the arms. Additionally, the TigerBot can stand on it's own while balancing. The TigerBot is 48% taller than Robonova, but cost only 40% more.
Room for Future Improvement:
Improve walking algorithm
Add hands/manipulators for improved interaction
Wifi/GPS and other methods or robot commands