Robot Progress Report“Emerson”

Crawford HampsonEEL5666: IMDL

March 25, 2010

Robot: “Emerson”

• Autonomous robot capable of using wall outlets to recharge itself

Structure

• Circular plan• Two drive wheels• Forward and rear

wheel casters• T-Tech and bandsaw

for balsa platform and motor mounts

• Dremel, bandsaw, drill press for LCD, IR, bump sensor mounts

Sensors

• Bump sensor plates– Radio Shack switches

• IR sensors– Sharp medium-range

sensors

• Electromagnetic– Currently, hacked

Stanley stud finder

Behavior

• Obstacle Avoidance– Bump sensors

• LS, LF, RF, RS differentiation

– IR• Crossing or not

• Fuzzy logic speed control

Conclusion

• A little behind schedule, but coming along well

• Next: – Fully develop EM sensor– Build XYZ stage– Integrate

Questions?