ROOM MAPPING ROBOT

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ROOM MAPPING ROBOT
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ROOM MAPPING ROBOT

• Created by WiJoNa
• John Grothe
• Wit Phichiansoonthon
• Nate Phillips

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Project overview

• What is our project?
• Robot that uses sonar to explore a room and map
  it.
• Why did we choose it?

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Hardware

• Robot frame
• Lego mindstorms
• Controller hardware
• Systronix Jstamp
• Systronix JCX Controllers
• MaxStream RF Modem
• SRF04 Sonar Ranger

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Software

• Robot Software
• Java MicroEdition
• Controls the sonar, motors, and communication
  with PC
• PC Software
• Java Standard Edition
• Controls the robot and displays map.

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Demo
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Spec Sheet

• RF Modem range
• 50 Meters through walls
• Sonar accuracy
• Better than 10 at distances under 2 Meters
• Battery Life
• 30 minutes constant use

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Design Considerations

• Sonar Tower
• Treads
• Gearing

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Problems Encountered

• RF Modem?
• Accurate sonar picture

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Practical Applications

• Law Enforcement
• Military
• Search and Rescue
• Radioactive/Hazardous Zones

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Future Additions

• IR to detect living objects
• Digital Compass/GPS
• Projectile Launcher
• Live Video Feed

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Questions?