An Autonomous Mapping Robot

An Autonomous Mapping Robot

Michael Pusatera

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06/10/09

Summary of Talk Introduction  Controlling Hardware  Sensors  Actuation  Platform  Conclusions  Future Work 

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Introduction Mapping Robot  Obstacle Avoidance  Applications 

 Military  Police  Anywhere

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not safe

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Controlling Hardware Motorola 68HC11 EVBU  Mekatronix ME11 

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Sensors 

Bump Sensor  Pushbutton

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Infrared Sensor  Sharp

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IR sensors

Distance Navigation Sensor  Optical

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switches

Mice

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Actuation 

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Two Servos

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Platform Based on TJPro  Larger due to EVBU board size and Distance sensor 

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Conclusions Simplistic mechanical design  Can be implimented in 10 weeks  Complex software behaviors 

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Future Work Basis for production design?  Add metal and substance detection? 

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EEL5666C: Intelligent Machine Design Laboratory

06/10/09