Zero G Drone 

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Greenhouse Environment and Ripeness Detection

Farming requires a lot of time and a lot of money to be done; this robot tries to reduce the cost of farming while also allowing the farmers to work on more important tasks than checking up on their greenhouses. This robot is equipped with multiple environmental sensors, an LDR for light detection, a Temperature/Humidity sensor, and an air quality sensor to detect CO2  levels. The sensor data is sent to an allocated PC; this allows the farmer to check up on the status of their greenhouses without having to go there. The robot is also equipped with a camera that can send pictures of the plant beds to the PC to be fed into an image recognition application that can identify how many ripe fruits are on the plants. (Currently setup for strawberries).

Farming requires a lot of time and a lot of money to be done; this robot tries to reduce the cost of...

Rear wing for a sports car 

This project aims to create a sports car system that increases and decreases its downforce-to-drag relationship. With the use of a variable DRS system, this design can allow corners to be taken at faster yet more controlled speeds with calculations done in real-time for optimal performance. Using Fusion 360, I have designed an aerodynamic and reliable rear wing. This design concept can be applied to race cars and everyday sports cars on a smaller scale, allowing for adaptability depending on the vehicle this system will be a part of. As the system is fully automated, there is little need for the user to tinker with the code aside from changing pin numbers depending on the processor used.In industry moulds can be formed, allowing for this concept to be applied to faster vehicles with a longer lifespan.

This project aims to create a sports car system that increases and decreases its downforce-to-drag r...

Environmental Sensing Platform

Currently a basic Platform for environmental sensing costs over One Hundred Pounds, and only collects a minor amount of environmental data. This project seeks to reduce the cost of collecting environmental data so that those in rural areas, and in lower economic backgrounds can access accurate local weather data and predictions. It can also be used to accurately tell the environmental data of a particular field that the platform is placed in, giving the consumer an accurate prediction system for their fields so they can grow groups more accurately. Using a BME280 and soil moisture sensor to give four different environmental data readings of the pressure, humidity, temperature, and soil moisture, it is possible to give basic predictions of how the weather is going to occur over the next couple of readings.

Currently a basic Platform for environmental sensing costs over One Hundred Pounds, and only collect...

Automated Vision

The objective of this project is to design and develop an automated walking aid for individuals with visual impairments, utilising Ultrasonic and Lidar sensors for obstacle detection. The aim is to advance the technology in the aid and provide a cost-effective solution that enhances the user's independence and improves their quality of life. The Ultrasonic and Lidar sensors work in tandem, integrated with a microcontroller that processes the data and controls the actuators to navigate around obstacles. The walking aid provides feedback to the user through vibrations, indicating the proximity of said obstacles. The device is designed to be lightweight, durable, and ergonomic, ensuring comfort and ease of use for the user. This project will contribute to the field of assistive technology and the development of walking aids.

The objective of this project is to design and develop an automated walking aid for individuals with...

Machine Vision Putt-Putt Pal

My project plays with machine vision, object detection, embedded systems and golf! I am using a high fps playstation 2 camera to detect moving objects in Qt creator using the OpenCV libraries. The center point of the ball is found and the coordinate data is sent via serial port to the STM board. Code designed in Mbed studio then moves a stepper motor powered by a 12V charger to the correct position for the hole to receive the golf ball. I used fusion360 to make mounts for the camera and hole. In future I would make addons for different games to be played like football playing against a robotic goalkeeper. I would also add an encoder for more accurate positional data.

My project plays with machine vision, object detection, embedded systems and golf! I am using a high...

NOMAD - Low Cost, Versatile Robotic Walker

Nomad is a prototype mechanical walker designed to overcome the limitations of current walking robots, making it more accessible for widespread use. Its custom mechanical linkage system makes it more robust, easier to repair, and manufacture than other walking robots. Nomad can navigate rough terrain similar to expensive walking robots but at a fraction of the cost, and it’s able to better traverse steep and uneven terrain than comparable mechanical walker robots that use the existing Klann or Jansen linkages. An iterative prototyping process was used to develop Nomad into a fully functional prototype built from 3D printed PLA parts and a variety of stainless-steel components. Nomad includes an on-board OV2640 camera for real-time HD video streaming and can be wirelessly controlled through Wi-Fi from a smartphone or PC provided it has Wi-Fi connectivity.

Nomad is a prototype mechanical walker designed to overcome the limitations of current walking robot...

 Autonomous Astrodroid Tidier - Vacuum Cleaner

This project presents the development of A.A.T (Autonomous.Astrodroid.Tidier), an autonomous vacuum cleaner designed to combine visual aesthetics with functionality, while maintaining a cost-effective solution. The field of study revolves around self-driving robots and the technology behind vacuum cleaners, particularly how an impeller creates suction. The objectives encompassed the creation of a visually appealing robot, using Fusion 360, that seamlessly integrates into hard floor environments while offering efficient cleaning capabilities, using two rotating brushes, pushing dirt towards the dust collector with a vacuum motor above it. Through an iterative design process and the integration of sensing and navigation technologies, A.A.T achieves obstacle avoidance, using 3 IR sensors that detects objects and edges of a room, which then feeds information to the wheels motors to change their speed and direction, using Arduinos software IDE.

This project presents the development of A.A.T (Autonomous.Astrodroid.Tidier), an autonomous vacuum ...

Self-Balancing Remote Control Bicycle

Here is a self-balancing remote control toy bicycle designed using Solid Edge and 3D printed. The bike is equipped with an Arduino Nano, MPU6050 sensor for balance detection, a DC motor spinning a reaction wheel to maintain balance, and servo motors for steering and drive. The remote control feature allows easy navigation in various directions.The self-balancing system is based on the inverted pendulum principle, with the sensor detecting the bike's inclination and the control unit sending commands to the DC motor. The servo motors provide steering and drive control.This project is a fun and challenging educational tool combining mechanical design, electronics, and control systems. The self-balancing remote control toy bicycle provides entertainment and education for users of all ages.

Here is a self-balancing remote control toy bicycle designed using Solid Edge and 3D printed. The bi...

Flat Sized Hydroponics

A Hydroponic system which is designed to be used by all ages to allow everyone access to clean fresh vegetables. This design is very easy to use with an LCD screen displaying the values of the UV-B from the lights (Measured using a UV sensor) as well as electro-conductivity and temperature with a personally designed general purpose probe. All this is being controlled by a Nucleo development board as the brains of the operation are being stored in a weatherproof box to protect the circuitry from water and knocks. With these pieces of equipment, the system can run without much human intervention with just new nutrients needing human help.

A Hydroponic system which is designed to be used by all ages to allow everyone access to clean fresh...

Berry Picker

This project involves the design and development of a 3-finger gripper intended for picking up berries and soft fruits. The gripper is 3D printed in a lightweight, flexible material known as Ninja Flex. It is powered by an Arduino microcontroller and programmed using the Arduino IDE. The gripper operates using a servo motor that pulls an in-through string, allowing for uniform tension to be applied to the fingers. Additionally, each finger is equipped with a capacitive touch sensor that provides feedback on the grip to prevent damaging the fruit. The gripper is controlled using an IR remote controller, with the option to operate in semi-automatic or manual modes. The proposed gripper is expected to facilitate efficient fruit picking while minimizing damage to the fruits.

This project involves the design and development of a 3-finger gripper intended for picking up berri...

Modular Fractal Vice Gripper 

Grasping everyday objects is second nature to most people; however, generalised gripping is a challenge within robotics that’s still being researched today. This project modernises a mechanical device called a “Fractal Vice” by implementing electronics, artificial intelligence, and modern manufacturing methods. A common challenge in industries like agriculture and manufacturing is the need for a unique robotic end-effector to match every different product. The purpose of this project is to explore the fractal vice’s potential for generalised end-effectors and if it’s possible to make a reliable, cheap end-effector using this design.

Grasping everyday objects is second nature to most people; however, generalised gripping is a challe...

Tendon Gripper

With the rapid growth in the human population, there has become more and more of a demand to sustain the number of resources produced. One of these being the ability to harvest food at a consistent and low-cost manner.  In this project I am going to show you a basic gripper design based on the use of tendons to not only mimic our ability to grab fruit or veg from a tree but also to do it in a way the doesn’t damage the product and result in waste.   

With the rapid growth in the human population, there has become more and more of a demand to sustain...