17. Applications and Implications¶
This week I worked on my final project and answer important questions to finalize my project.
The project should incorporate:
- 2D and 3D design
- additive and subtractive fabrication processes
- electronics design and production
- microcontroller interfacing and programming
- system integration and packaging
- Where possible, you should make rather than buy the parts of your project.
- Projects can be separate or joint, but need to show individual mastery of the skills, and be independently operable.
What does it do?¶
CafeBot is a Robot for Coffee Delivery in a coffee shop. This robot will help the barista to focus in making good coffee and the robot will deliver the coffee to the customer. Also this robot will help to keep the social distance during COVID-19 pandemic.
Who’s done what beforehand?¶
During COVID-19 there are a lot of demand robot delivery.
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PuduBot is indoor Delivery Robot for Restaurants
pudurobotics.com -
Bear Robotics, a company making robot waiters
bearrobotics.ai
What will you design?¶
In this project I’ll Design the Following:
- Electronics circuit and PCB design
- 3D Design of the Robot frame
- Software and Application Design
- Logo
What materials and components will be used?¶
Electronics: -
Components¶
| Items | Qty | Item Cost | Tolal |
|---|---|---|---|
| RPLIDAR A1M8-R6 - 360 Degree Laser Scanner | 1 | $99.00 | $99.00 |
| 36V 350W Hub Motor Wheel with Tire | 2 | $32.29 | $64.58 |
| Brushless Motor Controller | 2 | $14.28 | $28.56 |
| 7 Inch Full View LCD IPS Touch Screen | 1 | $48.76 | $48.76 |
| Universal Swivel 50mm | 2 | $2.83 | $5.66 |
| 12V Battery | 2 | $16.62 | $33.24 |
| Total Cost | $279.80 |
Where will they come from?¶
Most of items can be sourced from aliexpress.com and the rest of items are available in FabLab inventory
How much will they cost?¶
The Total cost for the project will be around $279.80
What parts and systems will be made?¶
The following parts will be made in the Lab: - PCB - Robot frame - System Integration
What processes were used?¶
The Following software will be used for Design - 3D Design (Autodesk Fusion 360) - PCB Design (EasyEDA) - 2D Design (Inkscape)
What questions need to be answered?¶
This project has a lot of potential, so What is next and future development?
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This project will be open source for public to use develop.
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This project can be used for other application as well like offices and houses.
- This robot will be compatible with Robot Operating System (ROS).
How will it be evaluated?¶
This project will evaluated based on the following criterias: - Packaging: It should be nice and clean design and ready to be used by final customer - System Integration: The system should be fully integrated and user friendly - Automation: The robot should able to navigate from starting point to the final destination autonomously.