My Final Project example

This is where I will start defining my final project idea and start to get use to the documentation process.

Research

Apple's so-called "robotic arm lamp" originates from its ELEGNT research, which explores Expressive and Functional Movement Design for Non-Anthropomorphic Robots. In this context, the lamp-like robot becomes more than a simple tool; it transforms into a social device. It doesn't merely move to complete tasks—like aiming light or turning to face me—but also to convey intent and personality through its motions. The research aims to define the basics of expressive movements, such as attentive turns, curious leans, or a "listening" posture, and examines how these motions can enhance understanding, trust, and engagement. Essentially, this "arm" is not just a mechanical structure; it functions as an interface where timing, smoothness, and pose are just as crucial as the range of motion.

For my own Robotic Arm Lamp, utilizing a servo and Espressif Systems ESP32, designed in Autodesk Fusion 360 and built through 3D printing and laser cutting, it's beneficial to explore Apple's "expressive robotics" strategy alongside reliable open-source builds that emphasize reproducibility and maker-friendly construction. Consider LeLamp, for instance—this open-source project offers a multi-axis servo lamp with interactive features and a thorough build guide. Meanwhile, projects like robot-luxo and other Pixar-inspired lamp robots demonstrate how hobbyists can combine servos, printed joints, and controller logic into a stable kinematic chain. My analysis could argue that an ESP32-based version can advance the ecosystem by: (1) reducing cost and complexity compared to Pi-based builds, (2) enhancing the CAD-to-fabrication process with parametric joints and laser-cut components, and (3) prioritizing motion "expressiveness" as a design necessity (comfort, clarity, and delight) rather than an afterthought.

Materials

Qty	Description	Price	Link
Material one	22.00 $	https://amazon.com/testoe	Order many
Material two	22.00 $	https://amazon.com/testoe
Material three	22.00 $	https://amazon.com/testoe
Material four	22.00 $	https://amazon.com/testoe