Tactile’s Post

Greetings, everyone. Welcome to the September Robot Report. The last month has given me a series of challenges. To recap, I am in the development phase of building a surveillance robot. This robot will have tank treads and a camera as required attributes. I have noticed that tank treads with a bevel on them have the potential to climb stairs, and I am considering adding this to the design. The camera should also be attached to a servo to provide a greater field of vision. I was going to start designing the base features, such as the treads for the tank, but my 3D printer started having issues with one of the motors. It is currently offline and is unable to make any prints. This led me to realize that a backup printer would be a good idea, so I got an Ender3. I started to try the tank track file from the previous post, but there are still some design flaws. I will have to design the treads myself. Next month, I should have some of the start of the 3d model and the Mark2 printer back online.

Mobile robot - 3rd year engineer study project in team Development of an autonomous mobile robot capable of exiting through the door of a room without initial location and with a material constraint (ultrasonic sensor, two servo-motors, an arduino board). We developed the chassis on fusion360 then printed in 3d. An electrical board was made on the computer and manufactured to simplify the wiring, everything was then assembled with the chassis and hardware. The robot has an ultrasonic sensor at the front that allows us to detect obstacles and observe the environment in which it operates. The strength of our robot is that it performs a 360° scan to detect the door opening (which is open). The algorithm sequences and conditions its movements, guides the robot easily to the exit and stops after crossing it. #c #embeddedsystems #algorithms #arduino

🚀 Excited to share MECH-ARM, a 6-DOF Robotic Arm! 🤖🔧 In February 2024, I developed MECH-ARM using: Servo Motors: 3 metal gear micro SG90 and 3 MG995 servos. 3D-Printed Body: Lightweight and durable structure. Raspberry Pi 4B: Controls servos and overall functionality. Amkette EvoFox One Controller: Bluetooth for seamless operation. Functionalities & Use Cases: Precision Handling: Ideal for intricate tasks and automation. Educational Tool: Perfect for learning robotics and programming. Remote Operation: Enhances usability in hazardous environments. Utilities: Industrial Applications: Suitable for welding, painting, and material handling. R&D: Robust platform for developing new robotic algorithms. Prototyping: Rapid testing of new ideas and components. I'm thrilled with its capabilities and potential applications. #Robotics #3DPrinting #RaspberryPi #ServoMotors #BluetoothControl #Automation #TechInnovation #Engineering #DIYRobotics #TechForGood #STEM #Innovation #ResearchAndDevelopment #Collaboration

🦾 Create your own robotic arm from scratch. Source all the parts - Full step-by-step guide: 🤖 Step-by-Step Guide: Build a DIY robotic arm from scratch with a comprehensive, easy-to-follow guide. 🧩 Sourcing Parts: Obtain all necessary parts for a 3D printed robotic arm, either individually for about $400 or as a complete kit for $270. 💻 Open Source Code: Utilize our GRBL-based firmware, tailored for 6-axis robotic arms and compatible with various software options for ease of use. Link in the comments❗ Also full community video❗ 🔔 Follow Ilir Aliu for updates on #robotics & #ai. 🌟 Need to spotlight YOUR product or solution? Let me help! #robotics #robots #Automation #ai #manufacturing #innovation #technology

Designing your own Robotic Arm from Scratch

An #industrial3dcamera with high accuracy and a large field of view (FOV) for your robotic applications? The Mech-Eye LSR might be the perfect choice for you! With the ability to generate high-quality point clouds of typical workpieces, it’s the ideal choice for various vision-guided needs, including palletizing and depalletizing, piecepicking, assembly, making even the most demanding tasks an easy job. 👀 Key benefits of the Mech-Eye LSR: - You can automate even those processes with big objects since the camera has a large FOV - No worries about ambient light or even installing shading panels, the camera can work in the harshest and brightest environments. - Shiny objects are no longer a problem, the powerful interreflection suppression will handle it - Don't worry about the guidance of your robot - the camera comes as an all-in-one solution that also includes a code-free robot programming environment Watch the video now to discover the high-quality point cloud of various typical workpieces generated by the Mech-Eye LSR L!

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💡 What if you could virtually map out and fully program your robotic systems before they even arrive on-site? 🎯 Unlock Millimetre-Perfect Installation with COREMATIC's 3D Modelling and Simulation! ❌ Traditionally, setting up robotic systems in a workspace has been a hands-on, time-consuming process. Engineers manually navigate the robot through its operational points, requiring the machinery's physical presence. This not only increases lead times but also interrupts production, as installations demand halting existing processes. ✅ Step into the future of precise instalments with cutting-edge 3D models and scans. Leveraging the latest visualisation technology, we create a detailed mesh of reality that ensures our robotic solutions integrate with accuracy into your workspace 👉 By working with advanced 3D scans and meticulously detailed floor plans, we generate a virtual blueprint as precise as the actual environment. This precision allows us to position every robotic arm for optimal performance, ensuring perfect reach and functionality 🦾 #3dmodel #3dscan #digitaltwin

I am thrilled to share that our paper "G.O.G: A Versatile Gripper-On-Gripper Design for Bimanual Cloth Manipulation with a Single Robotic Arm" has been accepted for publication in IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters! 👏 In this paper, we introduce a novel gripper design, called G.O.G, specifically designed to facilitate bimanual cloth manipulation, including actions like folding and flattening, using only a single robot arm. Our gripper configuration comprises two distinct features: a Width Control Gripper (WCG) and two Variable Friction Grippers (VFG). The WCG functions as a large-scale gripper mechanism responsible for regulating the width of the two VFGs, with a range of up to 500mm. The two VFGs consist of a variable friction module that enables to actuate two grasping modes passively - firm and sliding grasps. While employing a dual-arm system would typically increase overall control complexity and cost, our gripper design allows for the implementation of complex bimanual manipulation by effectively controlling the pose and opening width of the gripper. For more in-depth information, please refer to our paper "G.O.G: A Versatile Gripper-On-Gripper Design for Bimanual Cloth Manipulation with a Single Robotic Arm" by Dongmyoung Lee, Wei C., Xiaoshuai Chen, and Nicolas Rojas. We will release the CAD files of G.O.G soon. Please feel free to approach me if you have any questions regarding this work! Paper (arXiv): https://lnkd.in/e2cRnCpr Paper (IEEE): https://lnkd.in/eVvPZ87y Video: https://lnkd.in/eXVwXWtH Webpage: https://lnkd.in/eT8xnr8d #IROS #IROS2024 #IEEE #RAL #Manipulation #Robotics

Simulating is one of the crucial steps in an industrial robot's implementation. Using advanced 3D modeling and simulation tools, we meticulously plan the reach and movements of robots within a given workspace. This proactive approach is instrumental in preventing potential accidents and collisions and ensuring the viability of the project. During our planning phase, we input detailed parameters such as the robot's kinematics, the layout of the workspace, and the specific tasks it will perform. The simulation software then creates a virtual environment where we can analyze and optimize the robot's reach, ensuring it can "navigate" the space without interference or collisions. This planning not only prevents accidents but also enhances the overall efficiency of our systems. By simulating various scenarios, we fine-tune the robot's trajectory, minimize cycle times, and optimize its performance. This is one of the ways we guarantee the seamless integration of robots into industrial applications with precision and safety. #mechateam #robotsimulation #automation #safety #innovation