THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE IMPROVISED REMOTE CONTROLLED FLOOR

POLISHER IN POLISHING THE FLOOR (TILES)

A Research Paper

Presented To

Mrs. Annallee Q. Aron

Iligan City National High School

Iligan City

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In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements

For the Subject – Research II

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VINCE LOUIE CHIU EBLAMO

SADE ONIN CANAPE GASCON

HECTOR ANDREW ARCELO DUMAGUIN

2009

ABSTRACT

Vince Louie Chiu Eblamo, Sade Onin Canape Gascon and Hector Andrew Arcelo Dumaguin. Iligan City National High School, 2009. “ The Effectiveness of the Improvised Remote Controlled Floor Polisher in Polishing the Floor (Tiles)”. Research consultant: Mrs. Annallee Q. Aron

The main objective of this study is to produce the desired robotic product (Remote

Controlled Floor Polisher) out of recycled materials, which can help in doing some household

chores. The researchers used materials such as: R.C. Car which will serve as the body of the said

robot it will be collected from any available sources, Motorcycle Battery as the source of energy

will be bought from any hardware stores and DC Electric Fan Dynamo as the Polisher’s spinner

which will be aimed from any unused DC electric fan. And to test its effectiveness in terms of

polishing the floor by conducting a survey.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Above all, the researchers would like to express their sincerest appreciation to the Lord

for His kindness and generosity. The researchers have been able to overcome obstacles due to

Him. Without Him, this research study would not have been possible.

The accomplishment of this study would not have been possible also if not due to the

following helpful persons who offered their boundless assistance and their talents to the

researchers:

To the researchers’ multi-talented adviser, Mrs. Annallee Q. Aron for her comments,

opinions, suggestion and editorial assistance, which helped the researchers in creating a good

research paper.

To all the Maxtein ’09 people and teachers in different subject areas.

To all the beautiful girls who have given the researchers inspiration during the times

when we needed it most.

To all individuals that the researchers forgot to mention, who in one way or another

contributed to the success of this research study.

And specially to our parents, sisters and brothers for the love, financial, moral and

spiritual support that they’ve given to the researchers.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

Title Page ………………………………………………………………..

Approval Sheet ………………………………………………………….

Abstract ………………………………………………………………….

Acknowledgement ……………………………………………………….

Dedication ………………………………………………………………..

Table of Contents ………………………………………………………..

CHAPTER

I INTRODUCTION

Background of the Study ……………………………………….Statement of the Problem …………………………………….....Objectives ……………………………………………………….Significance of the Study ……………………………………….Scope and Limitation ……………………………………………Definition of Terms …………………………………………….

II REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

Robots ……………………………………………………………Floor Polisher ……………………………………………………

III METHODOLOGY

Gathering of Variables …………………………………………..Removing of Unnecessary Parts ……………………………..

a. Remote Controlled Toy Car ……………………...b. Direct Current (DC) Electric Fan …………………...

Assembling ………………………………………………………

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IV RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS

Table of the Result of the Researchers’ Survey ………………….

V SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATION

Summary …………………………………………………………Conclusions ………………………………………………………Recommendation ………………………………………………...

BIBLIOGRAPHY ………………………………………………

APPENDIX ………………………………………………………

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CHAPTER I

INTRODUCTION

Background of the Study

Technology has greatly improved the quality of man’s life. It is a major cultural

determinant, no less important in shaping human lives than philosophy, religion, social

organization, or political systems.

The technology which surrounds almost everyone in the modern society, affects both

work and leisure activities. Technology contains information that many would rather it did not

have. It influences minds in good and bad ways, and it allows people to share information which

they would otherwise not be able to attain. Even if a person does not own a computer or have

credit cards, there is information on a computer somewhere about everyone. The technology

which is just now beginning to be manipulated and harnessed is affecting the minds of small

children and adolescents in ways that could be harmful. It is affecting our immediate future. It

also gives another form of communication and exchange of information which was not available

before, information that is both good and bad. And robotics are widely used today in society.

Robotics is a branch of engineering that involves the conception, design, manufacture,

and operation of robot s. This field overlaps with electronics, computer science, artificial

intelligence , mechatronics, nanotechnology , and bioengineering.

Robotics is one of the fastest growing engineering fields of today. Millions of dollars

have been spent in the developments of robots to be used in all sorts of field. The use of robots is

more common today than ever before and it is no longer exclusively used by the heavy

production industries. Robots are designed to remove the human factor from labour intensive or

dangerous work. The computer is the brain of the robot which receives data from various sources

to control the movement of the robot in order to accomplish a task.

Robotics are now used in factories, industries, hospitals, farm industries, in schools and

even used in our home.

The majority of robots found in this category are simply a single arm with a special

attachment in the place of a hand. They are computer controlled and operate independently once

programmed. Some examples of robots found in this category are: pick-and-place robots which

move objects around, programmable robots which can be programmed with a "teach box",

computerized robots which have an on board microcomputer, sensory robots that are welding

robots and even assembly robots that are used in assembly lines?. Although industrial robots are

thought to be large and heavy machines, there are new, smaller robots that are specifically

designed for precision work. An example of this would be robotics used for the construction of

computer chips. As a result of the increasingly smaller sizes of chips, it would be next to

impossible for humans to insert and weld all the intricate components and to produce them at the

speed that robots are capable of.

Even as late as the 1950's, the technology was not available for the production of robots

for industry. However, now there are over a million robots in factories across the world (most of

which are in Japan, the United States and Western Europe.) The entire evolution from human

workers to the "steel-collar workers" was spurred by production of the first miniature computers,

the rising labor cost and declining productivity rate.

These new robotic workers have taken over many of the more dangerous, boring and

physically demanding jobs. Despite the variety of abilities demonstrated by the many factory

robots, they are still very primitive as compared to the robots in science fiction movies. They

can't make decisions based on sight, sound, touch unless they have been programmed with a

specific command when presented with a situation. However, when these aspects are taken into

consideration, modern robots are quite restricted to only manufacturing positions. Presently they

can't hold positions in clerical jobs, in offices, and in some professions such as medicine and law.

Will their social impact be beneficial as Aristotle foresaw, or will it be something quite different?

Another useful application of robotics is in the farming industry. In 1870, 47% of the US

workforce was required to grow our foodstuffs. By 1970, the farm population had diminished to

only 4% of the total. Presently, the farming population is down to approximately 1% of the total

US workforce. When someone thinks about agricultural machinery, the first image that usually

comes to mind are huge combines, cotton harvesters, giant lumbering spraying machines and

milking machines.

The idea of applying robotics technology in agriculture is very new. The main area of

application of robots in agriculture is at the harvesting stage. Fruit picking robot and sheep

shearing robot are designed to replace human labour. The agricultural industry is behind other

industries in using robots because the sort of jobs involved in agriculture are not straight forward

and many repetitive tasks are not exactly the same everytime. In most cases, a lot of factors have

to be considered (ie: size and colour of the fruit to be picked) before the commencement of a task.

Unfortunately, technologies in the Philippines are not improving because of our

economical problems like in financial, and the lack of government support. Not like in other

countries, they have proper materials and research institutes that cover the field of robotics. And

their governments are mostly focusing on technological development which makes their country

successful.

Dealing with robotics is quite expensive. It requires many years to perfect and to build a

desired product. And during the experiment they encounter some mistakes that results into

useless spending of money. Consequently, people specially students in particular, who are

conducting studies in this field, have difficulties in terms of financial. To resolve this problem,

the researchers are trying to make a robotic product out of recycled materials that can be easily be

found at many areas.

Generally, this research study will prove that there is possibility that we can form a kind

of robot which is cheaper yet useful. The researchers are planning to make an improvised Remote

Controlled Floor Polisher. If ever proven that it is possible, this would be a great help to us

people and maybe in our society by using this simple product.

Statement of the Problem

The main problem of this research study is to prove that there is a possibility that we can

make the said robotic product (Improvised Remote Controlled Floor Polisher) out of recycled

materials. In this study the researchers will use the R.C. Car which will serve as the body of the

said robot, Motorcycle Battery as the source of energy and DC Electric Fan Dynamo as the

Polisher’s spinner.

Objectives of the Study

The main objective of this study is to produce the desired robotic product (Remote

Controlled Floor Polisher) out of recycled materials, which can help in doing some household

chores.

This study also aims to prove that the researchers can make robotic product out of

recycled materials.

Significance of the Study

Dealing with robotics as we all know it is quite expensive. Thus, through this study the

researchers will produce an improvised robotic product which is the Remote Controlled Floor

Polisher out of recycled materials. If it is successfully proven, it will be a great help in terms of

economic crisis of the society especially for the students who were having much expenses in their

studies. Instead of using expensive materials, they may use this product which is cheaper yet

reliable and safe to the environment.

This research study would also be a reference for future researchers, knowing more about

other possibilities that we can make in recycled materials.

Scope and Limitation

This research will be conducted regarding its limitation on the materials as well as in the

building of the said robotic product (Remote Controlled Floor Polisher) out of recycled materials.

The materials will be collected from the unused materials such as: R.C. Car which will

serve as the body of the said robot it will be collected from any available sources, Motorcycle

Battery as the source of energy will be bought from any hardware stores and DC Electric Fan

Dynamo as the Polisher’s spinner which will be aimed from any unused DC electric fan.

Definition of Terms

Robotics - the use of computer-controlled robots to perform manual tasks, and

application of robots

Technology - the branch of knowledge that deals with the creation and use of technical

means and their interrelation with life, society, and the environment upon such subjects

as industrial arts, engineering, applied science, drawing and pure science.

R.C. ( Remote Control ) - control of the operation or performance of an apparatus from a

distance, as the control of a guided missile by radio signals.

D.C ( Direct Current ) - an electric current of constant direction, having a magnitude that

does not vary or varies only slightly.

Floor Polisher - a material that gives smoothness on the floor.

Recycled Materials – materials that are use again in the original form or with minimal

alteration.

Dynamo - an electric generator, esp. for direct current.

CHAPTER II

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

Robots

A robot is a virtual or mechanical artificial agent. In practice, it is usually an

electro-mechanical system which, by its appearance or movements, conveys a sense that

it has intent or agency of its own. The word robot can refer to both physical robots and

virtual software agents, but the latter are usually referred to as bots. There is no

consensus on which machines qualify as robots, but there is general agreement among

experts and the public that robots tend to do some or all of the following: move around,

operate a mechanical limb, sense and manipulate their environment, and exhibit

intelligent behavior, especially behavior which mimics humans or other animals.

Stories of artificial helpers and companions and attempts to create them have a

long history, but fully autonomous machines only appeared in the 20th century. The first

digitally operated and programmable robot, the Unimate, was installed in 1961 to lift hot

pieces of metal from a die casting machine and stack them. Today, commercial and

industrial robots are in widespread use performing jobs more cheaply or with greater

accuracy and reliability than humans. They are also employed for jobs which are too

dirty, dangerous or dull to be suitable for humans. Robots are widely used in

manufacturing, assembly and packing, transport, earth and space exploration, surgery,

weaponry, laboratory research, and mass production of consumer and industrial goods.

People have a generally positive perception of the robots they actually encounter.

Domestic robots for cleaning and maintenance are increasingly common in and around

homes. There is anxiety, however, over the economic impact of automation and the threat

of robotic weaponry, anxiety which is not helped by the depiction of many villainous,

intelligent, acrobatic robots in popular entertainment. Compared with their fictional

counterparts, real robots are still benign, dim-witted and clumsy.

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robot

Floor Polisher

Floor polishing machines are designed to polish a wide range of your hard floor

types including Lino/ Vinyl/ Terrazzo and Wooden Floors. Waxing and polishing not

only helps improve the general appearance of your floor, but also protects against

cracking, moisture and dirt damage - your waxed and polished floors stay clean longer

too.

A full range of machines designed to scrub the widest range of floors. In cases

where polishing is not required these slower speed scrubbing machines will do a

thorough job of every day scrubbing or stripping off old polish in preparation for re-

sealing.

Source: http://www.rgk.co.uk/floor.polishers/polishers-scrubbers-buffers.php

CHAPTER III

METHODOLOGY

I. GATHERING OF VARIABLES

The materials were collected from the unused materials which is said to be recycled, such

as: R.C. Car which will serve as the body of the said robot, it will be collected from any available

sources, Motorcycle Battery as the source of energy, will be bought from any hardware stores,

DC Electric Fan Dynamo as the Polisher’s spinner which will be aimed from any unused DC

electric fan and copper wires which transports the electricity from the source to the said product

(Remote Controlled Floor Polisher).

The other materials such as rug, screwdriver, pliers, wire stripper, screws, hammer,

electrical tape, driller, soldering gun and lead, were borrowed from different sources.

II. REMOVING OF UNNECESSARY PARTS

A. Remote Controlled Toy Car

1. Remove the unnecessary parts of the RC toy car, such as the cover

2. Strip the rubber of the copper wire by using the wire stripper

3. Assign the copper wire (optional).

RED = positive (+) BLACK = negative (-)

B. Direct Current (DC) Electric Fan

1. Remove the unnecessary parts of the Direct Current (DC) Electric Fan, such as the

cover and the fan propeller.

2. Attach the improvised floor polisher.

2. i. Attach a rug into the recycled toy car’s wheel.

2. ii. Attach the floor

polisher to the spinner (DC electric fan).

III. ASSEMBLING

1. Attach the DC Electric Fan’s base to the body of desired robot (RC Toy Car).

2. Make a one connection between the RC Toy Car’s wire with DC Electric Fan’s wire with the

use of alligator clamp.

2.a. Pair the assigned Negative (-) wire of the RC Toy Car’s with the DC Electric Fan’s.

2.b. Pair the assigned Positive (+) wire

of the RC Toy Car’s with the DC Electric

Fan’s.

3. Assemble the desired robotic product ( Improvised Remote Controlled Floor Polisher)

3.i. Final Robotic Product in different views.

3.i.a. Top View

3. i.b. Side View

CHAPTER IVRESULTS AND DISCUSSION

The researchers conduct their survey to the thirty (30) respondents. The

respondents were given a questionnaire which is:

1. How do you find the effectiveness of our product (improvised Remote controlled

floor polisher) in polishing the floor (tiles)?

a. Very Effective

b. Effective

c. Dull

d. No effect at all

RESULTS:

Question Very Effective

Effective Dull Not Effective Total Number of

Respondents

How do you find the

effectiveness of our product (improvised

Remote controlled floor

polisher) in polishing the floor (tiles)?

IIIII-I

IIIII-IIIII-I

IIIII-IIII

IIII 30

Total in Numbers

6 11 9 4 30

Table of the Result of the Researchers’ SurveyIn conducting the survey, out of thirty (30) respondents six (6) answered VERY

EFFECTIVE, which is 20%, eleven (11) answered EFFECTIVE which is 36%, nine (9)

answered DULL which is 30%, and the remaining four (4) respondents answered NOT

EFFECTIVE which is 14%.

Based on the results of the researchers’ survey, the researchers found out that the

respondents were convinced that the product (Improvised Remote Controlled Floor

Polisher) is effective enough in polishing the floor (tiles).

CHAPTER VSUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS & RECOMMENDATION

Summary

The main objective of this study is to produce the desired robotic product (Remote

Controlled Floor Polisher) out of recycled materials, which can help in doing some household

chores. The researchers used materials such as: R.C. Car which will serve as the body of the said

robot it will be collected from any available sources, Motorcycle Battery as the source of energy

will be bought from any hardware stores and DC Electric Fan Dynamo as the Polisher’s spinner

which will be aimed from any unused DC electric fan. And to test its effectiveness in terms of

polishing the floor by conducting a survey.

Conclusions

In conducting the survey, out of thirty (30) respondents six (6) answered VERY

EFFECTIVE, which is 20%, eleven (11) answered EFFECTIVE which is 36%, nine (9)

answered DULL which is 30%, and the remaining four (4) respondents answered NOT

EFFECTIVE which is 14%.

Through the results the researchers were able to conclude that the Improvised

Remote Controlled Floor Polisher is effective enough in polishing the floor (tiles).

Recommendations:

1. The researchers recommend the use of alternative polisher instead of a rug.

2. Use a lighter yet heavy duty motorcycle battery.

3. Use a DC Electric Fan that spins faster.

BIBLIOGRAPHIES

INTERNET

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robot

http://www.rgk.co.uk/floor.polishers/polishers-scrubbers-buffers.php

http://www.google.com

http://dictionary.com

http://ask.com

http://yahoo.com

APPENDIX

IMPROVISED REMOTE CONTROLLED FLOOR POLISHER