Program Type
Undergraduate
Faculty Advisor
Mr. Jacob Weidenfeller and Dr. MohammedAmjadi
Document Type
Poster
Location
Face-to-face
Start Date
18-4-2024 4:00 PM
Abstract
Arkansas Tech University Modular Robotic Training System (ATUM RTS) project aims to combine two existing systems: The Georgia Tech Robotarium and the Micromouse maze-solving competition. The goal of ATUM RTS is to incorporate the challenge and excitement of maze-solving robots with the cloud-based learning system of the Robotarium. We intend to develop an automatic maze table with future remote capabilities to further student learning and engagement. By being able to create custom mazes with ATUM RTS, students will have access to a resource that will allow them to practically apply what they are learning in the classroom. The ATUM RTS maze table will consist of modular tiles with remote controlled walls in between them that can be raised and lowered in order to create the custom maze. The main goal for this phase of the project was to design the wall structure and the wall actuation system through the utilization of nitinol shape memory alloy. The actuation system was determined by looking at previous studies with nitinol and by experimenting with different methods. The best method was found to utilize two-way nitinol, mechanical relays, and a bi-stable magnetic flexure. The remaining objectives to be completed by future groups for this project include designing and programming remote and wireless communication capabilities, and implementing the complete 12x12 tile table.
Recommended Citation
Hilsdon, Andrew L.; Crawford, Jacob L.; Hartman, Luke C.; Allen, Samuel E.; Knudson, Anthony W.; and McMillan, Kyle B., "Arkansas Tech University Modular Robotics Training System" (2024). ATU Research Symposium. 58.
https://orc.library.atu.edu/atu_rs/2024/2024/58
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Arkansas Tech University Modular Robotics Training System
Face-to-face
Arkansas Tech University Modular Robotic Training System (ATUM RTS) project aims to combine two existing systems: The Georgia Tech Robotarium and the Micromouse maze-solving competition. The goal of ATUM RTS is to incorporate the challenge and excitement of maze-solving robots with the cloud-based learning system of the Robotarium. We intend to develop an automatic maze table with future remote capabilities to further student learning and engagement. By being able to create custom mazes with ATUM RTS, students will have access to a resource that will allow them to practically apply what they are learning in the classroom. The ATUM RTS maze table will consist of modular tiles with remote controlled walls in between them that can be raised and lowered in order to create the custom maze. The main goal for this phase of the project was to design the wall structure and the wall actuation system through the utilization of nitinol shape memory alloy. The actuation system was determined by looking at previous studies with nitinol and by experimenting with different methods. The best method was found to utilize two-way nitinol, mechanical relays, and a bi-stable magnetic flexure. The remaining objectives to be completed by future groups for this project include designing and programming remote and wireless communication capabilities, and implementing the complete 12x12 tile table.