Design, fabricate, and control a multi-axis robotic manipulator.
The ARM Project focuses on precision kinematics, mechanical fabrication, and embedded actuation. Working in dedicated sub-teams, members engineer a functional robotic arm capable of dexterous grasping, coordinate-based trajectory planning, and automated pick-and-place tasks.
What You’ll Work On:
Mechanical Design & Kinematics: Design multi-degree-of-freedom (DoF) joints, gear reduction setups, and rigid structural links while learning forward and inverse kinematics.
Actuation & Motor Control: Interface high-torque servos, stepper motors, and feedback encoders to ensure smooth, accurate multi-axis movement.
End-Effector Engineering: Prototype custom mechanical grippers, vacuum cups, or specialized tooling to handle various payloads.
Control Systems & Automation: Program inverse kinematic solvers, motion profiles, and automated routines for precise positional control.
Experience Level: Intermediate to Advanced. Best suited for students interested in mechanical kinematics, motor control algorithms, and industrial automation.