OMNI

Log

Week 1 (Sept. 10)

All: Group meeting to discuss modular robotic arm idea and designate roles.

Week 2 (Sept. 17)

Allen, Jacky, Neel: Met with Brandon DeHart (RoboHub Manager) to discuss modular arm idea. Came up with alternative ideas (extending end effector/arm, universal base for robotic arms).

Week 3 (Sept. 24)

Allen & Jacky: Met with Prof. Melek to discuss ideas. 

All: Group meeting to discuss all ideas and brainstorm alternatives

Week 4 (Oct. 1)

No Meeting.

Week 5 (Oct. 8)

Allen: Updated solutions, needs, criteria, etc. on presentation slides. Discussed technical details with Prof. Melek and Brandon via email. 

Jacky: Researched 3 relevant patents.

Mann: Added 2 potential solutions and a decision matrix based on criteria.

Week 6 (Oct. 15)

All: Had a meeting to discuss some technical details and a rough CAD model.

Week 7 (Oct. 22)

All: Preliminary Design Presentation.

Week 8 (Oct. 29)

No Meeting.

Week 9 (Nov. 5)

Allen and Mann: Discussed mechanical design specifics and potential motors/end effectors, created rough sketches for final mechanical design.

Neel and Jacky: Discussed Electrical/Controls/Software design specifics including power, motors, control boards, sensors, simulation potential, and GUI.

Week 10 (Nov. 12)

Allen and Mann: Designed CAD models of base assembly, link + joint assembly.

Neel: Researched potential power options, contacted Paul regarding safety and power requirements.

Jacky: Researched component selection for electronics and did some planning for the electrical architecture.

Week 11 (Nov. 19)

No Meeting.

Week 12 (Nov. 26)

All: Final Design Presentation.

Week 13 (Dec. 4)

All: Final Design Report.