An Autonomous Mapping Robot

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An Autonomous Mapping Robot

• Michael Pusatera

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Summary of Talk

• Introduction
• Controlling Hardware
• Sensors
• Actuation
• Platform
• Conclusions
• Future Work

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Introduction

• Mapping Robot
• Obstacle Avoidance
• Applications
• Military
• Police
• Anywhere not safe

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Controlling Hardware

• Motorola 68HC11 EVBU
• Mekatronix ME11

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Sensors

• Bump Sensor
• Pushbutton switches
• Infrared Sensor
• Sharp IR sensors
• Distance Navigation Sensor
• Optical Mice

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Actuation

• Two Servos

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Platform

• Based on TJPro
• Larger due to EVBU board size and Distance sensor

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Conclusions

• Simplistic mechanical design
• Can be implimented in 10 weeks
• Complex software behaviors

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Future Work

• Basis for production design?
• Add metal and substance detection?