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Autonomous Robot

The goal was to design and program a robot to autonomously navigate a farm-based skill course and perform various tasks. Navigation was achieved through a course-wide "GPS" set up for traversal actions and reflective strips to fine-tune the position as the robot approached a task.

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The design had to remain under a certain weight limit and fit inside of one cubic foot. The only other requirement was that the robot must be fully autonomous.

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My responsibilities included the electrical system and programming, as well as assisting with mechanical troubleshooting.

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Tasks

Terrain

  • Rough lower area with bumps

  • Smooth upper area with metallic strips for line following

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Hay Bale

  • Drop off a preloaded hay bale on top conveyor

  • Push button to activate conveyor

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Corn

  • Retrieve Corn Stalk on lower level

  • Deposit Corn Stalk into a corral decided randomly by the course

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Wagon

  • Hook on to wagon hitch

  • Pull out of barn area

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Return

  • Push a “Finish” button at the starting location

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