Posts tagged with "Mechatronics"
Tuesday, 23. September 2008, 01:34:28
Robotics, Mechatronics
The battle for the title of "World's Strongest Robot" escalated at the IMTS 2008 Show, which featured demos of two six-axis robots that up the ante on payload capacities and reach.
Thursday, 31. July 2008, 01:34:38
TRAP, Robotics, Mechatronics, Engineering
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Well work has begun on The Robotic Arm Project (TRAP) and it is coming along -- slowly. i have ordered and received most of the parts but still have a integral part to go -- an ARMmite Single Board Computer. i have decided to experiment a bit more with it, and it came down to a tossup between getting an Arduino or the ARMite, i decided on the ARMmite. This choice was made because the ARMmite comes equipped with a built-in C compiler that will prove handy in allowing me to open up the programming side of the experiment more. It will allow me to handle a good deal of the programming in the C programming language, it might allow me to experiment with C++ robotics, and it will allow me to finally get a chance to try out the Small Device C Compiler (SDCC). Another reason for choosing the ARMmite over the Arduino, is because i have other plans for the Arduino that involves Java, more on that later.
On a final note, i am definitely looking forward to officially starting work on this project since i have not done any soldering in a few months, and this project will afford me that opportunity. Besides, i will also get to break out the old multimeter and test out iResist on the iPhone.
Saturday, 7. June 2008, 19:41:01
Robotics, Mechatronics, Engineering, iPhone
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So i've been busy with a few projects in addition to the regular stuff. First up, a new robot. A robotic arm to be specific. i decided to build my very own 'Jarvis', you know, Tony Stark's robot assistant. My version, although similar, will just be an arm/desktop robot that will perform simple assistance tasks; hand me a pencil/pen, hand me my iPhone when it rings, keep watch for "suspicious" activities, and report back to me via an SMS message and picture, etc.
Secondly, for the past few years, i have wanted to experiment with home automation but never had the time to devote to it. Seeing that it has been a few years, and my time does not seem to be getting any more available, i will go ahead and start the process. i will slowly add different devices and features until i am satisfied with what i have done. i am mostly focusing on the electrical stuff; lights, coffee, music, TV, etc. Perhaps at some point i will figure a way to get the (or a) robot to interface with this and perform some of the tasks.
Lastly, i have officially begun working on a new application for the iPhone. It is nothing major, but it is useful and should be fun to use. This particular application is not a business solution in the typical vein of what i do, but more of a tool to help active with a certain aspect of their lives. That really is about all i am willing to divulge at this point but i will keep the updates coming.
Sunday, 1. June 2008, 21:33:31
Robotics, Engineering, Bionics, Mechatronics
The John's Hopkins university Applied Physics Laboratory, along with DARPA, has begun Phase II of Revolutionizing Prosthetics 2009, a 24-month project involving more thtn 100 engineers, to make the most advanced bionic arm, wrist, and hand to date.
Saturday, 17. November 2007, 03:30:54
Mechatronics, Robotics
DARPA second place -- Stanford Racing Team!
Thursday, 15. November 2007, 02:57:18
RFID, Robotics, Mechatronics
Yeah, i think i will treat myself this holiday season (and especially for all the work i've put in) to a new robotics kit. i have been looking at the developer version of the iCreate and i think it holds tremendous possibilities. Too, it is a very cost-effective way to further one's experimentation with the study of robotics. In addition to that, over at Parallax they have a very cool, tiny, and inexpensive RFID kit for performing introductory experiments with the techonology. Hmmmm...
Thursday, 15. November 2007, 02:45:54
OMar, Robotics, Mechatronics
Still crazy busy with work, and getting even busier, but i am trying to make a little free time for myself. In what little free time i can scrounge up, i have been playing with OMaR and i love it. i have not had the opportunity to do much reading on robotics or mechatronics lately, but today i took a little trip over to Design News (3M R&D giving up on Six Sigma) and visited the Mechatronics Zone -- very interesting stuff is listed including GT's plans for a huge RF research lab (gotta keep my eyes on that one).
Thursday, 2. August 2007, 18:02:47
Mechatronics, Robotics, *bot, OMar
i have been a bit busy this week, but i am hoping to debut OMaR this weekend (Saturday, specifically). He has to be able to see (he does), measure distance and direction, as well as demonstrate edge-awareness. i have started working on some of the code to handle some of the functionality -- particularly distance measurement. The objective is for him to be able to measure a specific distance from himself to a pre-determined object, and choose the shortest 'best' path to that object. In case of an obstacle or some other obstruction, he must then re-calculate the distance, and then choose a different direction in which to travel. Upon successfully arriving at the desired object, he must then push -- 'object Manipulation' -- it to some other location and put it in place.
More specifics on his functionality features in the future.
i have also been thinking of different ideas on how to skin him -- not skin him -- but apply some skin to him. i like seeing the wires and circuitry, but he can't just run around naked. Ha!
Wednesday, 4. July 2007, 22:46:59
algorithm, *bot, Java, Mechatronics
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Well, the initial *bot algorithm has been completed. It seems to be a quality, thorough algorithm that covers all the tasks and actions of the *bot's primary functions. The next step now, is to begin work on the specifc function algorithms; i.e., the grip and inspection algorithms. Updates, of course, will follow as we take you on the path to *bot's official debut. Too, as additional progress is made, i will add video and image files for all to see.
Tuesday, 3. July 2007, 16:58:29
Robotics, Mechatronics
i thought the following story to be very interesting, so i decided to add it. Enjoy!
MIT student Guy Hoffman, a PhD candidate involved with the Robotic Life department of the MIT Media Lab, developed a robotic lamp that automatically follows the movement of its user and adjusts its lighting volume and color using motion sensors and voice-activated commands. Named AUR, the lamp is made from aluminum, steel, plastic and some acrylics. Full Story >>
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