1. FOLLOWER SENSORS AND ACTUATORS EE 552 INTSTRUCTOR :Dr MOHAN KRISNAN BY MOHAMMED KASHIF IQBAL ANESH BODDAPATTI UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT MERCY

2. Follower sensor IR Proximity sensor Actuator Stepper motor Data Acquisition DAQ 6009 computer Lab-view Flow chart

3. Follower sensor IR Proximity sensor Actuator Stepper motor Data Acquisition DAQ 6009 computer Lab-view

4. Follower ► A Small mechatronic system ► Detects the object ► Measures the distance from object ► Generally moves forward ► If obstacle is detected then moves backward

5. Video of follower

6. Follower sensor IR Proximity sensor Actuator Stepper motor Data Acquisition DAQ 6009 computer Lab-view

7. SENSOR A device that responds to a stimulus like heat, light, pressure etc and generates a signal is called as sensor A sensor converts physical parameters to electrical parameters

8. Follower sensor IR Proximity sensor ActuatorData Acquisition DAQ 6009 computer Lab-view

9. IR PROXIMITY SENSOR

10. IR proximity sensor ► Works by sending out a beam of infrared light ► computes the distance depending on the reflected light ► Voltage varies depending on reflected light

11. IR proximity sensor Triangulation method

12. SENSOR SPECIFICATIONS IR Proximity Sensor ( GP2D12) IR Proximity Sensor ( GP2D12) product from SHARP product from SHARP Distance output type : Analog Detecting distance : 10 to 80 Cm Distance output type : Analog Detecting distance : 10 to 80 Cm Operating Supply Voltage : 4.5 V to 5.5 V Operating Supply Voltage : 4.5 V to 5.5 V Output Voltage Range : 1.75 V to 2.25 V Output Voltage Range : 1.75 V to 2.25 V

13. Follower sensor IR Proximity sensor Actuator Stepper motor Data Acquisition DAQ 6009 computer Lab-view

14. ACTUATOR A device which activates A device which activates Performs mechanical motion with the values of signal given by sensor Performs mechanical motion with the values of signal given by sensor

15. Follower sensor IR Proximity sensor Actuator Stepper motor Data Acquisition DAQ 6009 computer Lab-view

16. Stepper motor

17. An electromagnetic actuator An electromagnetic actuator it is digital actuator it is digital actuator Moves in fixed angular steps Moves in fixed angular steps

18. Follower sensor IR Proximity sensor Actuator Stepper motor Data Acquisition DAQ 6009 computer Lab-view

19. DATA ACQUISITION ► System which acquires data by digitizing analog channels and storing the data in digital form. ► capable of automatically collecting data from sensors ► can be used alone or with a computer ► acquire multiple channels of data.

20. Follower sensor IR Proximity sensor Actuator Stepper motor Data Acquisition DAQ 6009 computer Lab-view

21. USB 6009 product of NI

22. ► used as a interface between computer and hardware and hardware ► small, portable multifunction data acquisition device acquisition device ► 12 Bit digital I/O lines ► 2 true DAC analog outputs for accurate output signal output signal ► here we used to measure sensor signal and generate pulses to control DC stepper motor generate pulses to control DC stepper motor

23. Follower sensor IR Proximity sensor Actuator Stepper motor Data Acquisition DAQ 6009 computer Lab-view

24. Computer ► used to run software of NI Lab-view 7.0 ► to save data ► It is connected to USB 6008 DAQ Card

25. Follower sensor IR Proximity sensor Actuator Stepper motor Data Acquisition DAQ 6009 computer Lab-view

26. Software (LAB-View 7.0) product of NI ► Lab view is a platform for a visual programming ► Has many libraries and tools. ► The graphical language is named "G". ► Used to design, control and test

27. Flow diagram SENSE INTERPRET RESPOND

28. Future development ► Able to move in all directions ► Able to detect obstacles in long ranges ► Can be installed in automobiles ► Can be used to control speed of vehicle

29. drawbacks ► Presently moves only forward and backward ► Sensor can detect only in a small range

30. References ► www.hitechnic.com www.hitechnic.com ► www.ni.com/daq. www.ni.com/daq ► www.google.com www.google.com ► www.globalspec.com www.globalspec.com

31. conclusion ► Project is successfully completed as shown in the flowchart

32. Q & A Session